Only say the word….
Isaiah 4:2-6; Psalm 122:1-9; Matthew 8:5-11

a faith
that asks-
a faith
that listens-
a faith
that believes
in God’s goodness
welcomes
God’s word
and we follow
rejoicing
in our return
to the One
who shelters us
heals us
and brings us
peace
praying
for our good
and the good of others
we live
in the Light
of God’s love

Where is your faith?
What do you believe?
What healing word do you hear?

Isaiah 2: 1-5; Psalm 122: 1-9; Romans 13: 11-14; Matthew 24:37-44

now is the hour
we wake
from sleep
to rejoice
and cast off
deeds of darkness–
to beat our swords
into plowshares
and pruning hooks–
for we
shall go
to the house
of the Lord
where peace
shall be with us–
quarreling
lusting
and jealousy
leave us
as we put on
the light
of Christ
and become
radiant
with love

Are you ready for peace and light and love?
Are you willing to shed your weapons?
Are you awake and watchful for the Lord?

Daniel 7:15-27; Daniel 3:82-87; Luke 21:34-36

the dreams
and visions of terror
in the night
give way
to blessing
and hope
as the one
who comes to save
appears
in our hearts
and mind
giving warning
to not become
drowsy
from anxieties
distractions
or drunkenness
but be vigilant
at all times
in prayer
that you not be
overcome
by tribulations
but always aware
of what God offers
in love
secure in Christ’s peace
and His will for your good

Has your heart been overcome by anxiety and distraction from goodness?
Where do you turn for peace of mind and heart?

Daniel 7:2-14; Daniel 3:75-81; Luke 21:29

terrors come
and terrors go
countries come
and countries go
yet God
coming in Glory
and Love
shall not pass away
Spirit of the living God
blessed by
mountains and hills
the growing earth
and springs
the seas and river
dolphins and water creatures
birds of the air
beasts wild and tame
shall renew us
as buds burst open
in early spring
in ways beyond our imagining
we live
in this peace
and hope

Do you live in the peace and hope of Christ?

A Prayer 

Philippians 4:6-9

Do not be anxious about anything,
but in every situation,
by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus
Finally, brothers and sisters,
whatever is true,
whatever is noble,
whatever is right,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable—
if anything is excellent
or praiseworthy—
think about such things…
and give thanks.

What are you thankful for today?

Daniel 5:1-17; Daniel 3:62-67; Luke 21:12-10

letting go
of all that possesses us
we do not fear
and persevere
in our given faith
enduring to the end
as all that is true
blesses God
sun and moon
stars of heaven
every shower and dew
all the winds
fire and heat
cold and chill
give glory
and praise
to God

How do you give glory and praise to God?
How do you count your blessings?

Daniel 2:31-45; Daniel 3:57-61; Luke 21:5-11

Jesus says
many will come
and say
“I am he”
but do not follow
although
the earth will quake
and nation
will rise
against nation
we will stay
with His voice
of love
and for peace
enduring
to God’s end
for justice–
revealing
God’s love
of All

How will you know His voice?
Do you see justice as God’s love for All?

Luke 21:1-4

from our wealth
and poverty
we give everything
withholding
nothing
from the God
who gives us
All
knowing
that all we have
is for something
greater
than our own
a Love
a Light
for All

Do you give all of yourself to God?
What do you hold back?
Do you hear the hymn of pure love?

2 Samuel 5:1–3; Psalm 122:1–5; Col 1:12–20; Luke 23:35–43

bone of our bone
flesh of our flesh
the One who is
firstborn of all creation
moves within us—
making us new
in Him

things visible
and invisible
the thrones we fear
the dominations that crush
the principalities and powers
that haunt our world
are gathered in His arms
and reconciled

we enter the house
of the Lord
not with fear
but rejoicing—
for violence is not our story
mocking is not our truth
death is not our destiny

we are remembered
by the Crucified
whose blood carries peace
like a river through the world
through our wounds
through our days
through everything that aches
to be made whole

in this remembering
we rise
we receive
we enter paradise
even now
with Him
who holds all things together

Can you see peace flow through the cross?
Can you see your being through Him?
Can you see with His light?

1Mc 6:1-13; Psalm 9:2-6, 16,19; Luke 20: 27-40

from our grief
we cry out
and are touched
and saved
by a Love
greater
than our imaginings
a Love
that makes us
worthy
in the God
of the living
we give thanks
we give praise
we sing
a song of joy

What makes you worthy? What makes you feel you belong?