Romans 8:26-30; Psalm 12:6; Matthew 1:1-23

called
for God’s purpose
to love
all things
work for good
as we say yes
to all
we feel
called to be
even as we struggle
to know
life’s meaning
and purpose
even as we see
our faults
and ways
we have gone astray
God leads us
home

Do you see all things working for good for those who love God?

Col 1:9-14; Psalm 98:2-6; Luke 5:1-11

we sing
joyfully
praising God
for all the blessings
of this day
reaching into
the deep waters
of faith
praying
always
to see God’s will
for love
in every moment
thankful
for kindness
and courage
and strength
and endurance
for our journey

Are you thankful for this day?

Col 1:1-8; Psalm 52:10,11; Luke 4:38-44

seeing
the way
allowing all
to be
in this
present moment
with God’s healing touch
we release all
that keeps us
bound to sickness
fear
and death
we live
giving thanks
every moment
for life

Do you allow God’s healing touch?

1Thess 5:1-6,9-11; Psalm 27: 1,4, 12-14; Luke 4:31-37

with the wisdom
of no escape
we embrace
this moment
where the light
of Christ
reveals
the eternal love
of God
expelling demons
we live
all our days
within God’s courage
his presence
the source of all
goodness

What is the wisdom of no escape?

1Thess 4:13-18; Psalm 96:1,2,4-13; Luke 4:16-30

hope
beyond death
in God’s Spirit
we are raised up
leaving
our fears
and anxieties
knowing
that God
reveals
His Spirit
even in the ordinary
in the day to day
and the known
if we have
ears to hear
and eyes
to see
God’s love
in All

How do you see God in the ordinary?

Jeremiah 20: 7-9; Psalm 63; Romans 12: 1-2; Mt 16: 21-27

our hearts
a burning fire
shut up
in bones
thirsting
for God’s will
we present
ourselves
as a living
sacrifice
to be
transformed
renewed
by what
is good
and perfect
letting nothing
or anyone
stand
in our way
we give all
to follow
this love

Do you feel the fire of God’s love in your bones?
Do you let your very self be transformed by it?

1Thes 4:9-11; Psalm 98:1,7-9; Matthew 25:14-30

taught by God
with the justice
of love
we share
what has been given us
through grace
aspiring to
work and live
a peaceful life
within God’s presence
even as we struggle
with our fears
and anxieties
we embrace the light
of God’s love
that is always there

Do you allow the light of God’s presence in?

1Thes 4:1-8; Psalm 97:1-6; 1-12; Matthew 25:1-13

mindful
of God’s presence
at every moment
we are awake
and prepared
for the Spirit’s guidance
in our life
neither taking advantage
or exploiting another
the light
dawns
on our heart
and soul
and mind
as we rejoice
and are glad
to be found
in God’s love

Are you mindful of God’s love every moment?
Do you experience the Holy Spirit’s guidance?

1Thes 3:7-13; Psalm 90:3-5, 12-17; Matthew 24:42-51

stay awake
stand firm
in faith
let your heart
be strengthen
with God’s love
and sing for joy
at the daybreak
that brings
wisdom
and kindness
through His word

Are awake to God’s presence in your life?

1Tes 2:9-13; Psalm 139:7-12; Mt 23:27-32

knowing
our hearts
and our ways
God seeks
our goodness
drawing out
into the light
loving-kindness
and compassion
healing all
of our brokenness
releasing our bones
from death
into new life
in the Spirit

Do you experience God drawing you out into the light?