8/9/26 Through 8/15/26

 8/9/26 Through 8/15/26

Sunday

Once called from our safety and into the storm

We see His chosen way is never the norm

But those who will listen and quickly obey

Will tremble when seeing what He calls the way

Where we look for safety, catastrophe looms

But hear and obey, and the desert now blooms

The wind and the fire, the storm and the sea

All draw us to safety by knowing of Thee

I tremble to think what You ask me to do

There's always a challenge in following You

You call me beyond where my safety is sure

You call for my love to be holy and pure

Relying on naught for my safety but You

I summon all courage by moving to You

I reach for Your hand as I call in distress

Please save me, oh Lord, and my weakness address

Monday

The seed of life at first must die

Must give of self and firmly try

To be as Jesus on the Cross

And see all Earthly gain as loss

What lies beyond is hidden now

But eyes of faith can see somehow

The treasure hidden in the field

And every Earthly treasure yield

Who dies for love, produces fruit

The faithful, humble, resolute

They see the pearl that lies beyond

Where never-ending light has dawned

Tuesday

Their angels in Heaven, the Father behold

Become like a child, disciples are told

For unto the child is granted to see

The kingdom of riches prepared there for thee

Those trusting and yearning for all He will say

Then letting Him guide us throughout every day

No fear when His answers are always so true

And welcome each morning, far more than the dew.

The Father's instructions are honey to me.

So good, and so wholesome, a savory tea.

He knows how to teach us, though sometimes it's hard

Just trust that He always, your good will regard.

Wednesday

The sign of faith, the Cross of life

The place where suffering is rife

It marks the ones who hear His voice

And make all righteousness their choice

For chosen ones who suffer well

And of the Gospel message, tell

Shall nary lack for all they need

As hungry hearts they work to feed

No mercy shown to wicked men

Who always turn to sin again

Instead of leaving sin behind

To all the promised blessings find

They see not with a trusting eye

And all the claims of Christ deny

They seek for power, wealth, and fame

And heed not to His Sacred Name

Thursday

The shaping of mercy, the forming of love

Is shown in the story of Master above

Forgiving of all, but His justice remains

We must do the same in the land where He reigns

No room for a grudge to be held or repaid

For action like that has been strictly forbade

Forgive without seeking an equal return

If justice you want, it's you who shall burn

So much He's forgiven, we too, should allow

That those who offend us, to mercy would bow

So, look to the story and see where you fit

Much better for all when our faults, we admit.

Friday

For love we were made, for love we endure

No love is a love if love is not pure.

Purity means we're devoted to one

Not looking around for misguided fun

But hardness of heart makes fidelity wane

Then nothing but grief the unfaithful will gain

The goal is for goodness to reign in the heart

That two, once they're joined, would never depart.

Saturday

So many riches in the Word

So many gifts in what we've heard

Our Mother pondered well indeed

And bore much fruit from every seed

No other in that sinless state

One pure and clean, the perfect slate

For God to write His love for man

Anew on one since time began

Through her all grace and glory flow

Through her, it's Perfect Love we know.

She shares in God's redemption plan

As only one who's perfect can

She brings more gold and precious stone

Than all the saints have ever known

A constant fervent, "Here am I"

Your servant waiting to comply

Oh, hear your children on this day

And help us follow in your way

Where all would do the Father's will

And you with every grace would fill.