4/14/24 Through 4/20/24

 4/14/24 Through 4/20/24

Sunday

How ignorant the ways of sin

We all at times are found within

For whom it is that we ignore

Is He that offers so much more.

So much within the scripture would

Renew us if but understood

But oft His word, by man ignored

And freedom's truth left unexplored.

The prophets long ago foretold

That we would look and then behold

A face so marred and wracked with pain

To lead us to eternal gain.

It's only natural, you see

For man to pain and anguish flee,

But suffering can lead to love

With peace and joy from God above.

Repent of sin, endure the pain.

And so much more you have to gain,

Then learn to love in varied ways

And give to God your duty praise.

The scriptures hold the sacred key

To peace and joy, and setting free

The prisoner who's trapped in sin

For Light and Life are found within.

Ignore no more the sacred guide,

Cast off the chains of sinful pride

And hear anew the Word of God

To guide you on the path you trod.

So, sift and savor all that's true

And let His Word abide in you

For that which sinner just ignores

True happiness and joy restores.

Monday

Angelic glow upon his face

Filled with wisdom, poise, and grace

Not backing down when faced with death

But speaking truth with every breath

The martyr, Stephen made his way

From death to life that very day

Forgiving those, his life would take

To many more disciples make.

Tuesday

What a gift, this Holy Bread!

By this, a multitude is fed

Though broken and divided so

Yet undiminished grace we know

This tiny morsel feeds the soul

With life eternal we extol

An overflowing font of grace

That fear and doubt cannot efface.

Communion with Creator here

A creature yet, one held so dear

The Lord of Lords, the Great I AM

Became our precious Paschal Lamb.

Wednesday

His signs and wonders went with them

When scattered o'er the earth

And they became a budding stem

To bring about new birth

Though persecuted, young and old

Who heard the Gospel news

Repented sin to be enrolled

And Christ, as King to choose.

As sparks amid the stubble spread

No force could ere contain

The word of He who rose from dead

To now forever reign

Within the world, but not of such

His followers remain.

The ones who felt His gentle touch

And live in love's domain.

Thursday

The bread of life, to earth came down

His word was spread from town to town

By those who listen and obey

Who eat His flesh and light the way

His food which gives both life and light

A savored meal and sweet delight

To feed the masses great and small

And evermore His gift recall

This bread will feed the hungry mind

And all who seek will surely find

Their sustenance for every need

When daily on this Bread they feed.

Friday

From Heaven rains this Holy Bread

The morsel sweet by which we're fed

A feast within a desert land

So those in darkness understand

A Sacrifice that's true and real

A Victim slain to make our meal

Alike to manna found of old

This treasure far surpasses gold.

My daily food for many years

My strength and hope to conquer fears

My comfort when I needed rest

My always welcome loving Guest.

Oh, Flesh and Blood of Love Divine,

Come change this selfish heart of mine

May all I do be done in love

And mold my will to Thine above.

Saturday

How shall I make a return to the Lord?

What tribute or gift could I ever afford?

His blessings are many, the trials are few

And trials I learn may be good for me too.

His word is a treasure uncovered for me

A window beyond the earthly I see

A glimpse of the mysteries of heaven above

A door to the wonder of mercy and love.

Teachings are hard and distasteful at times

Trusting, though weak, I ascend through the climbs

And always I find there is truth in his word

Unlike all the voices of earthly I've heard