Ephesians 4:32-58; Psalm 1:1-6; Luke 13:10-17

set free
of infirmity
we live
in the Spirit
of God
moving
with kindness
compassion
and forgiveness
not held down
by immorality
impurity
greed
or believing
empty arguments
but embracing
the Light of Truth-
firmly planted
like a tree
near running water
we bear fruit
in due season
rejoicing
in our freedom

From what have you been set free?

Exodus 22: 20-16; Psalm 18: 2-51; Thess 1: 5-10; Mt. 22: 34-40

our whole heart
our whole soul
our whole mind
in love
with the living God
breathing
in God’s
strength
and courage
we love
one another
from this wellspring
showing justice
and mercy
and compassion
as we
have been
shown

Do you love God with your whole heart, your whole soul, your whole mind?
Do you love your neighbor as yourself?
Do you show justice and mercy?

Eph 4:7-16; Psalm 122:1-5; Luke 13:1-9

tossed
by waves
swept along
by every wind
of teaching
human trickery
and cunning
in interests
of deceitful
scheming
we are awakened by
and rescued
by Truth
its beacon
shining
in His light
above all others
creating
a unity of gifts
as we minister
to each other
rejoicing
in the Holy Spirit
who believes
in us
who gives
us faith
and love
to endure

How do you experience God’s faith and love in you?

Eph 4:1-6; Psalm 24:1-2,3-4;5-6; Luke 12:54-59

“live
in a manner
worthy of the call
you have received
with all humility
and gentleness
with patience
bearing
with one another
through love
striving
to preserve
the unity
of the spirit
through the bond
of peace
one body
and one Spirit
as you were also called
to the one hope
of your call
one Lord
one faith
one baptism
one God
of all
who is over all
and through all
and in all”

How do you experience the unity of the Spirit?
Do you live in a manner worthy of the call you have received?
Do you know how to interpret the present time?

Ephesians 3:14-21; Psalm 33:1-5,11-12,18-9; Luke 12:49:53

in the power of
the Holy Spirit
within
our inner self
our hearts
are renewed
for God’s justice
goodness
hope
and kindness
ablaze
in the autumn glory
of God’s love-
even as we
experience
harsh divisions
we hope
in his healing
as we send roots
deeply
into Christ’s love
where
we imagine
the unimaginable

How do we heal our divisions?
How do imagine a world of God’s love?

Ephesians 3:2-12; Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 12:39-48

awake
to His Word
I see
God’s coming
the Spirit’s
ever presence
in Christ’s
healing power
strengthening us
encouraging us
moment
to moment
with joy
we draw water
from the springs
of salvation
our hearts
become full of song
gratitude
and praise

Are you awake to God’s presence?
Do you hear God’s song in your soul?

Ephesians 2:12-22; Psalm 85:9-14; Luke 12:35-38

no longer
strangers
we are being
built together
into a dwelling place
of God
in the Spirit
where kindness
and Truth
shall meet
and peace
shall reign
among the people
serving only
God’s justice
God’s love of all

Do you experience God’s love of all?
Do you experience God’s love of all as justice and mercy?

Eph 2:1-1-; Psalm 100:1-5; Luke 12:13-21

turning
our lives
from greed
possession
and impulse
we become
rich
in what matters
to God
from a grace
given freely
an immeasurable
kindness
and mercy
that flows
through our work
day by day
as we love
and provide
what each moment
needs
not giving in
to what divides us
but what unites us
in love

What matters to God?
Do you accept the grace given freely?

Isaiah 45:1-6; Psalm 96: 1-10; Thess 1:1-5; Mt. 22:15-21

in the rising
and setting sun
I live
in the light
of God
laboring in
love
living in
love’s power
Holy Spirit
in my breath
upon my lips
I speak
God’s love
with conviction
rendering
all to God
as all
is God’s
not acting
for human favor
but for
the love of God
the love
of all

Do you give to God what is God’s?
What belongs to God?

Ephesians 1:15-23; Psalm 8:2-7; Luke 12:8-12

with
the Holy Spirit
provider
of love
and forgiveness
I am freed
from my anger
resentments
ignorance
and disregard
of Truth-
beholding 
creation
in the moon
and stars
the eyes
of my heart
are opened
to see 
God’s wisdom
and love
of All

What revelation brings the dawn of God’s love of all to your mind and heart?
How do you acknowledge the Holy Spirit in all you do and say?