Hebrews 2: 5-12; Psalm 8: 2-0; Mark 1: 21-28

unclean
spirit
rebuked
we
are amazed
at His
authority
that
comes from
the love
of God
for His people
willing
to suffer
in this love
for us
until
we see
who
we are
sacred
in our creator
brothers
and sisters
to one another
given
His power
to love

Do you know who you are?
Do you see your life as sacred?

Hebrews 1: 1-6; Psalm 97: 1-2, 6-9; Mt 1: 14-20

rejoice
be glad
the time
of fulfillment
is here
heaven
among us
no longer
separated
by sin
and death
the glory
of God
shines
and seizes
our hearts
called
by this truth
and love
we follow

Do you follow when He calls?
Do you see heaven among us?

Isaiah 42: 1-7; Psalm 29: 1-10; Acts 10: 34-38; Mark 1: 7-11

the skies open
and
a Holy Spirit
descends
on a beloved Son
from a God
well pleased
he comes
to us
who wait
in anticipation
wondering
and waiting
in our hearts
for good news
of peace-
grasping
our hand
with no
partiality
He forms us
opening
our eyes and
setting us free
in the light
of His justice
His love for all
we share in
His good works
blessing
and
healing

Do you accept the grasp of His hand?
Do you accept the blessing of peace?

1John 5: 14-21; Psalm 140: 1-9; John 3: 22-30

sing
be glad
dance
and praise
with thanks
for the living God
of love
who protects
us from evil
and hears
our prayers
immersed
in the Spirit
of His Truth
no longer
of the world
that separates us
with sin
and death
we belong
to life
eternal
and good

Do you have confidence that God hears your prayers?
Do you ask according to His will?

1John 5:5-13; Psalm 147: 12-20; Luke: 5: 12-16

Jesus
withdrawing
to pray
hears the Spirit
testify
in truth
to all
that is of God

incarnate
within him
God’s will
graced
to us
through
love
and
healing

we turn
in prayer
and
worship
to give
thanks
for all
the blessings
given

Do you withdraw with Jesus to pray?
What do you hear?

1John4: 19-5:4; Psalm 72: 1-2, 14-17; Luke 4: 14-22

loved
by God
we are freed
to love
one another
no longer
in bondage
to hatred
and lies
and covetousness
we have all
we need
in this love
in the power
of the Holy Spirit
always
with us
we pray
always
and bless
as we are
blessed
amazed at
His gracious words
we follow

Do you feel loved by God?
Do you love others with this love?
DO you experience the freedom of his commmands?

1John 4: 7-10; Psalm 72: 1-8; Mark 6: 34-44

God’s love
sees our hunger
and our need
and calls
out
to us
that we
might
share
what we have
with another
our little
with
His blessing
becomes
the miracle
of abundance
and we have
more than enough
for all
in His mercy
and love

Do you feel the call of God’s love?
Do you see that your “little” is enough?
What do you have to share?

1John 2: 29-3:6; Psalm 98: 1-6; John 1: 29-34

a Holy Spirit
descends
upon the one
who will save
with love
showing us
a way
of knowing
we are
not separate
living
in accord
with God’s goodness
we are freed
from the burden
of lawlessness
we sing
joyfully
as all
our hopes
are fulfilled
in the purity
of God’s love

Are your hopes fulfilled in God’s goodness and love?
For what purpose were you born?