Dawn of a New Day

Before the dawn and a blessed new day and darkness gives way to light

A prayer from the heart under the stars and peace is passing the night 

That the newness of light and sunshine will awaken in us to start anew

All that has passed into memory brings the promise of life-giving truth 

A moment to enter into reflection of beginning again and living our role

Wherever life has brought us to this point as we persevere highs and lows 

The day starts as a mystery as we never really know how things will unfold 

We thank you Lord for your blessings and the goodness awaiting to flow 

The time has come for us to lift our human nature and voices to on high

Ask for the strength that we will need as a new day welcomes us to rise 

That you will be with us this day no matter how everything will find its way 

Thank you Lord for the gift of life and this grace filled dawn of a new day. Amen 

Peace on Earth

The cost of fuel, price of food, drums of war beat on

Distressed nations, weigh on us, peace all but gone

Pray for the elderly and children living lives of fear

Will hate cease to be, will we ever cry our last tear

From the beginning sowing seeds of endless discord

That the children of the Creator be slain by the sword

The destruction of evil setting aflame the master plan

Dividing nations, stealing grace in the hearts of man

Do not be silent, boldness of conviction brings to bear

Approaching the end crossroad; this a time of prayer

Many have fallen prey to systems of worldly desires

The wisdom of the ages is endless and never tires 

So do not be consumed with a world in total disarray

We, as children of God, have been given a role to play

Manifest the Kingdom of God as ordained from birth

The Will of the Father, lasting joy, and Peace on earth

The Father and Son are One

The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of earthly things. But the one who comes from heaven is above all. He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. Whoever does accept his testimony certifies that God is trustworthy. For the one whom God sent speaks the words of God. He does not ration his gift of the Spirit. The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to him. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him.

Consideration: Jesus, who comes from heaven, proclaims that God the Father is trustworthy. He has been given all things by the Father and speaks the words of God. Eternal life has been promised to all who believe in the Son, but the wrath of God remains on those who disobey the Son; for the Father and Son are One.

Believe!

Believe in things we cannot see, a mystery

Faith of a mustard seed, achieve, believe

Moving mountains, parting the seas, believe

One step at a time, the uphill climb, believe

Surrounded by things we cannot change

Twist and turn pressure without brakes

Ups and downs of the rollercoaster of life

Be strong, persevere and stay in the fight

Blessings are waiting to be showered down

Choose the side of the righteous and found

The winding road is filled with many a battle

Glories and victories cause demons to rattle

Live life with trust and the promises of truth

Every encounter was placed there for you

Beyond the moment is never a guarantee

Faith, hope, trust, the mystery of love...Believe!

His only begotten Son

God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but the one who does not believe in him has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the only begotten Son of God. And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but the people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.

Consideration: God sent his only begotten Son to save the world and not condemn it. But many preferred the darkness of evil, rather than the glory of the Son of God. The wicked hate the light, but those who live in truth love the light, and the Son, from which it comes. Amen.

Born from Above

Jesus said to Nicodemus: "'You must be born from above.' The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." Nicodemus answered and said to him, "How can this happen?" Jesus answered and said to him, "You are the teacher of Israel, and you do not understand this? Amen, amen, I say to you, we speak to what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but your people do not accept our testimony. If I tell you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has gone up to heaven except the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."

Consideration: Nicodemus, a teacher of the Jews seems confused. Jesus, the Son of Man, explains a teaching of his own, telling Nicodemus that if he does not believe in the earthly Jesus told him; how will he be able to comprehend and believe in heavenly things. Do we believe in the words of Jesus, the Son of Man?

Born of the Spirit

There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. He came to Jesus at night and said t him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these signs that you are doing unless God is with him." Jesus answered and said to him , "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man once grown old be born again? Jesus answered, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one is born of water and Spirit he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. What is born of the flesh is flesh and what is born of spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I told you, 'You must be born from above.' The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes: so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit."

Consideration: Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, sees what many Jews cannot see. He has come to the realization that Jesus came from God; and admits that no one could do the signs Jesus was doing unless God was with him. But, still not claiming that Jesus is the Son of God.