5/13/18 Through 5/19/18

5/13/18 Through 5/19/18

Sunday

Hated for My word received

Blest because they have believed

Though living in a world of wrong

Protected 'cause they don't belong

Consecrate in truth the ones

That chose to be the Father's sons

Give them unity in love

Reflective of our bond above.

Monday

For silver coins a love betrayed

Despairing once the deal was made

Another chosen in his place

Matthias, man of humble grace

Remain in Him no matter what

For Mercy's door is never shut

Then  follow well His every word

And spread to all what you have heard.

Tuesday

Go in peace, a job well done

Good news passed on about the Son

A conscience clear, you've shown the way

In love, you did, the word convey

It's up to those you leave behind

To seek, and then, His will to find

To follow in the way He shows

Till each and every child knows

Wednesday

May Your word of truth inspire

Spark a flame of holy fire

Illumine where the mind is dim

Help us to see our God in Him

The world and flesh will try to say

Come walk within their wider way

But where it leads is to a snare

To catch the foolish unaware

The way of truth will lead you there

Within the Shepherd's constant care

To where the verdant pastures grow

To where the one true God you'll know

Thursday

In unity the Spirit dwells

This unity a story tells

A final prayer that we be one

Was uttered by the Father's Son

For He knows well the enemy

Divides to conquer us you see

And where Diablo has his way

Humility will hold no sway

So heal divisions long since torn

In humble hearts, let Christ be born

Let us reflect in unity

Our God, the Holy Trinity

Friday

Although immersed in doubt and fear

The call to follow made quite clear

A call to love when on the cross

And count all other gain as loss

I wish I had, oh Lord, such strength

To love another to such length

But I am weak, and often fall

And fail to answer when You call

So trust and put your faith in Me

Then let My Spirit set you free

For I provide the strength you need

With every cross to sow the seed

Saturday

No chain can bind the mighty word

No darkness make this vision blurred

His eyes that penetrate the heart

The greatest love, to man, impart

To each He beckons, "Follow Me"

The doubtful told, "Now look and see"

It's true that love has conquered death

Now spread the word with every breath