6/14/26 Through 6/20/26

 6/14/26 Through 6/20/26

Sunday

The harvest is rich, but the laborers few

So, what are the workers expected to do?

To pray for more workers, that men would repent

Then more for the harvesting work could be sent.

If all would meet one or but two on the road

Much lighter and bearable then be the load

So, who have I shepherded into the fold?

The time is but short, and I'm now growing old.

Firm prayer is the method I need to employ

To pray that the Light would the darkness destroy.

To step out in faith and to share the Good News

And pray that all people, the Light would then choose.

Monday

So foreign are the ways of God

Impractical, and simply odd

To turn the other cheek to find

The kind of peace that He designed

That kind of peace leads me to die

While wicked, then just multiply

They need someone to set them straight

And so, a lasting peace create.

I only speak with common sense,

We must provide for our defense.

And be the stronger always there

Protecting of our rightful share

Or might there be a better way

To find a lasting peace today

That doesn't need the might to win

But finds a way to conquer sin?

Suppose that love was common here,

And temporal loss would cause no fear,

Where all could see beyond the grave

That giving all is what will save?

Perhaps we then could turn the cheek

And freely give what others seek.

Perhaps the wicked then repent

And learn to love as Jesus meant

It seems absurd, but just might win

A vict'ry over selfish sin

Then all could have the peace they seek

If they would turn the other cheek

Tuesday

Loving the enemy, praying for good

Pray like the Man they nailed to the wood

Love is contagious if just we believe

Giving's the best way for man to receive.

Thirst for the blood may not ever be slaked

Love has a Cross as a marker, it staked

Showing how evil, by man is destroyed

When graces from God, by man, are employed.

Wednesday

I shall not leave. I've come to stay.

I shall be with you on the way

I want the Spirit you received

The One whose power you believed

A love for God so great it's true

It is a person, just like you

An Advocate to guide my way

And teach me always how to pray

In silence where no one can see

Where God will hear my humble plea

In groanings far beyond my tongue

To bless the old and bless the young

To guide me when the way's unclear

With signs to let me know You're near

With gifts for every needed task

Before I even think to ask

Thursday

Our Father loves His children well

And so, He came on Earth to dwell

Among the poor and humble crowd

To teach forgiveness to the proud

Forgiveness is the key to win

The liberation from our sin

Then love will wipe away the stain

So now, salvation we can gain.

Friday

Why work for what will pass away?

Why let the eyes lead us astray?

God gave us eyes so we could see

What lasts us through eternity

The power wielded here below

We all can see, so we should know

Is not of use from in the grave

And love alone has power to save.

Why let the sin take root within

And there a downward path begin?

Avert the eye and turn to love

To store your wealth with God above

Saturday

Two masters never work for man

They pull and tug across the span

Till one is dragged amid the mire

To satisfy the man's desire

Don't worry, for it never wins

Without your help, the world spins

The fields are clothed, and birds are fed

The Father knows you need your bread.

Seek Him alone, and you will find

He meets your needs of every kind.

So, worry not what futures hold

Just place your clay within His mold