Acts 14:19-28; Psalm 145:1-21; John 14:27-31

do not
let your hearts
be troubled
even as death
or hardship
are at your door
for God
is with you
offering peace–
a peace
the world
cannot give

How do you hear these words?
Do you take them to heart?

Acts 14:5-18; Psalm 115: 1-4,15-16; John 14:21-26

His word
coming
as Advocate
alive
and working
through
our minds
and hearts
we follow
the living God
of Wisdom
and Truth
we have
all we need
as each breath
is a welcoming
to God’s love

Where is your God?
How do you receive God’s word?

Acts 9.26-31; 1 John 3.18-24; John 15.1-8

we grow
into the vine
of His love
fed by the Holy Spirit
we bear
the fruits of God
loving one another
in deed
and truth
beyond all
of our sins
beyond all
our divisions
we see
what God
can give
and forgive-
in Him
our soul lives
and peace
finally comes.

What needs to be pruned from your life?
Can you forgive everything?
What are the fruits of your love?

Acts 12:44-52; Psalm 98: 1-4; John 14:7-14

each day
we sing
a new song
as our hearts
arise
to God’s love
holding us
and shining
on All
in Justice
to the ends
of the earth
His kindness
and saving power
live
when eyes
and ears
and minds
and hearts
are opened
to God’s
sustaining Glory

What song does your heart sing?
Do you see God’s sustaining Glory?

Acts 13:26-33; Psalm 2:6-11; John 14: 1-6

do not
let your heart
be troubled
you who know
and serve God
in humbleness
see the path
set before you
by the one
who came
to save
there is your
dwelling place
your home
in goodness
and loving-kindness
beauty and Truth

By what is your heart troubled?
Do you see the path set before you?
Where do you find your dwelling place?
Do you live in the Joy of the Lord?

Feast of St. Mark
1Peter 5:5-14; Psalm 89: 2-17; Mark 16:15-20

we speak the language
of compassion
with humility
and steadfast faith
singing
the goodness
of the Lord
casting
our worries
upon Him
the God of all grace
because He cares for us
providing
love and strength
and guidance
for all we must face
in the world
that challenges us
everyday

Do you cast your worries upon the Lord?
Do you speak the language of compassion?
Do you sing the goodness of the Lord?

Acts 12:24-13:5; Psalm 67:2-8; John 12:44-50

coming
as Light
he shines
in our darkness
revealing
a goodness
we didn’t know
or see
as our own
Holy Spirit
guiding our life
we listen
always
for your way

How do you hear the voice of the Holy Spirit?

Acts 11:19-26; Psalm 87:1-7; John 10:22-30

with firmness
of heart
we put all
of our faith
in God
trusting in
the love
that is calling us
we welcome
every moment
as God’s grace
and let go
of our own programs
for happiness
and listen to
His voice

What are your programs for happiness?
What are God’s?

Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 42:2-4; John 10:11-18

dreams
and visions
open our minds
to all that is
of God
nothing created
is profane
but ill intent–
with our soul
in longing
we hear His voice
and open our lives
to a love
that endures
laid down
and taken up
we enter
the joy
of the living God

Do you listen to your dreams?
Do you hear Gods’ voice?
What is your vision?

Acts 4.8-12; Psalm: 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26,21,19; John 3.1,2; John 10, 11-18

building our lives
on this cornerstone
that was rejected
by the world’s power
a foundation
of saving grace
and mercy
laid down
beneath
our crippled lives
we are healed
and hear the voice
of the one
who works
for love
laying down
His life
freely
this is the love
we will follow
no longer trusting
human frailty
and princes
children of God
we know
who we are.

What is it to hear the voice of God?
To hear the voice of Jesus?
How do you follow?