Disciples of the Holy One of God

They thought they had the inside track
the pathway to God
disciples of the Holy One
the Holy One of God
They followed him
the Christ, the Messiah
yet now they were alone together
locked in the upper room

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
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Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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They were disciples of Jesus

Their lives had meaning
an identity holy
they were disciples of Jesus
in his ministry
All of that shattered
without meaning
waiting in the upper room
before Christ appeared

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
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Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
read April 21, 2012

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They followed a path of purpose

During Christ’s ministry
the disciple cohesive, focused
they followed a path of purpose
leaving their nets for other seas
fishing for men instead
Walking as Christ’s disciples
followers of his word
humble serving the Master
out in the world

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
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Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
read April 21, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 17,620+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
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Their story made sense

their narrative, their purpose
before the Passion week
their story made sense
something they could explain
to their families, the rest
why they had left their ships
their nets on the shores
following their Savior
hope evermore

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
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Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Only confusion

Like the disciples
on Saturday, on Sunday
before they came to believe
before they saw the Christ
aimless, no purpose, only confusion
buffeted and bewildered
no rudder for my life

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
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Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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we search for a thread of purpose

harkening to their bewilderment
hidden in the upper room
before Christ’s appearing
we search for a thread of purpose
wishing Christ would appear
coming in to dwell with us
to guide us with a word

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
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Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Opened their Minds

Christ came into communion
there with them
his first disciples
in the locked upper room
Christ opened their minds
to the holy scriptures
so they would know your Word
so they may be worthy
and follow you always

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
&
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Open My Mind

As with the first disciples
in the locked upper room
open my mind Jesus
so I may know your Word
speak to me clearly
through the fog, through the haze
so that I may be worthy
and follow you always

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
&
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Open our Minds – v2

As with the first disciples
in the locked upper room
open our minds
so we may know your Word
speak to us clearly
through the fog, through the haze
so that we may be worthy
and follow you always

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
&
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Open our Minds

As with the first disciples
in the locked upper room
open our minds
so we may know your Word
speak to me clearly
through the fog, through the haze
so that I may be worthy
and follow you always

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
&
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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All the scripture about Jesus

Christ explained it all
opening the Word
making it clear
all the words about him
the law, the prophets
the songs, the psalms
all the scripture spoken
about our sacred Lord

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:44-48
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 22, 2012
read April 21, 2012
&
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Christ showed me his scars

Where he had been beaten
where the nails had been
his suffering, at the hands of man
Christ showed me mercy
in my unbelief, my confusion
Christ showed me his scars
that I would belief

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Christ showed us his hands

An act of pure grace, mercy for us
Christ showed us his hands
after he had risen from the dead
He didn’t have to do this
he is almighty God
yet he loved us enough
to be a servant once more

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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The Gash in his side

The gash in his side
the holes in his hands
The holes in his hands
the tear in his side
enough to have killed him
to render him dead
the place where the nails held
his feet on the cross
all shown to us
by Christ in that room
our servant king and master
raised from the dead
Christ teaching once more
that we would believe
to go where he would lead
to follow our head

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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The holes in his hands

The holes in his hands
the tear in his side
the place where the nails held
his feet on the cross
all shown to us
Christ teaching once more
that we would believe

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Proof of Christ’s resurrection

his hands and feet
his hunger, his eating
simple signs of witness
that he is living
the holes remaining
proof of his crucifixion
proof of Christ’s resurrection
that we would believe

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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So we would believe

Christ appearing not for himself
he could have gone to the Father
coming into the locked room
letting us touch him
so we would believe
even through our fear
unable to read the signs
yet wanting to be with him
joy in his presence
hope evermore
Christ came to us
that we would be restored.

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Letting us touch him

Our Savior victorious
defeating death
yet humble, a servant,
that we would believe
Letting us touch him
that we would know
unable to read the signs
loving us so

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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A risen servant

Even resurrected
victorious over death
Christ before them
a risen servant
Letting them touch him
the holes in his hands
only in touching
believing the Son of Man

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Look at my hands

Look at my hands
touch my pierced feet
I am alive
risen as I said

Look at my hands
touch my pierced feet
I am alive
risen as I said

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Christ repeated “Peace be with you”
in the John telling
John 20:19-21
Luke 24:36b-48
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Touch me and see – v2

Believe in Me
what your eyes perceive
touch me and see
I am alive

Joy in our hearts
at the words of Christ
risen, before us;
he had come back to us.

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:39
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Touch me and see

Believe in me
what your eyes perceive
touch me and see
I am alive

Joy in our hearts
at the words of Christ
risen, before us;
he had come back to life.

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:39
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Peace be with you – v2

The risen Christ speaking
cutting right through me
as he walked through the locked door
seconds before this

Peace, what peace
how could he speak of peace
yet this is what Christ said
when he appeared before us

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Peace be with you

The risen Christ speaking
cutting right through me
as he walked through the locked door
seconds before this

Peace, what peace
how could he speak of peace
yet this is what he said
when he appeared to us

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Fill me with joy

help me to believe
our Jesus lives
he has appeared in our midst
arise believers
enter his bliss
fill me with joy
help me to live

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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We have seen the risen Christ

We were gathered in
within the locked room
afraid, pensive
not knowing what to do
Christ came through the wall
through the locked door
breathing peace upon us
life evermore

We have seen the risen Christ
standing before us
sharing a meal
as when he was with us
alive, risen, yet in so ways spirit
God, yet fully human
overflowing with joy
life evermore

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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My Savior before me

Our Messiah has risen
Christ is alive
his victory over death
touching the Risen Christ

My eyes not believing
my fingers more trusting
Christ here with us
come back to life

My joy overflowing
my life began anew
when Christ entered in
through the locked door

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
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Christ appeared before us – v2

All of us struck silent
the air quiet
Christ’s words of peace
our minds in disbelief
He entered in with us
through the locked door
risen, fully human
Christ appeared before us
standing in our midst

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36-37
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
read April 21, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 17,590+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Touching the Risen Christ

Tentatively, afraid
My eyes not believing
my fingers more trusting
Christ here with us

Christ had conquered death
He is alive, risen
My joy overflowing, unending
My Savior before me
our Messiah has risen
Christ is alive
victory over death

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
read April 21, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 17,590+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Touching the Risen Lord

My eyes not believing
my fingers more trusting
Christ here with us
alive, risen from the dead
My joy too much
overflowing, unending
the Messiah had risen
He had conquered death

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
read April 21, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 17,590+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the flesh before us

Breathing now,
thanks be to God
Christ coming to us
in our hour of need
Through the wall
seemingly as a ghost
yet in the flesh before us
sharing our meal

Christ is alive, risen
gathered here with us
even though walked through the wall
he is clearly human
We were afraid,
not knowing what to think,
then he calmed our nerves
by asking for food and drink

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36-37
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
read April 21, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 17,590+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Alive, Risen

Christ was alive, risen
gathered here with us
he walked through the wall
but he was clearly human
We were afraid,
not knowing what to think,
then he calmed our nerves
for asking for food and drink

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36-37
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
read April 21, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 17,590+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ appeared before us

The room was silent
Christ’s words of peace
hanging in the air
our minds in disbelief
He entered in with us
through the locked door
yet he was risen, human
Christ appeared before us
standing in our midst

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:36-37
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
read April 21, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 17,590+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Why are you so troubled

Christ before them
walking through the wall
the room closed, locked
for fear of the Jews
Their Master killed
the Messiah before them
they had run, they had hid
behind the locked door
His word incredible
they were incredulous
why are you so troubled
where should they start
Christ before them
walking through the wall
their Master in the upper room
risen, alive in their midst

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:37
Luke 24:36b-43
Luke 24:36b-48
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 21, 2012
read April 21, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 17,590+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A prayer for God’s presence

Guide me Jesus
come beside me
as you did on that ancient road
on the way to Emmaus
Be with me Spirit
burn like fire within me
quench all fear
lead me to life
Hold me, Lord, my Potter
Creator, immortal
shape me as you need to
use me as you will
Come my God
show me the way
stay close beside me
I need you each day

April 21, 2012
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Walking in his path

in the steps of the Christ
away from my past
walking in his path
in the way of servanthood
seeking to follow
the path laid before me
wanting to walk with my Master
in the way of the cross

April 21, 2012
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Awaken our spirits

Awaken our spirits
fill us with joy
lead us in your paths
in your ways, oh Lord
Guide me in your grace
teach me to love
fall upon me Spirit
as with Christ with a dove

April 21, 2012
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Guiding our lives

The Spirit within us
Words written on our hearts
the blood of Jesus
guiding our lives
Wanting to be faithful
stumbling in our walk
prayers to be more righteous
conforming our steps

April 21, 2012
1 John 3:6
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

They have not seen Christ

They have not seen him
they do not know Christ
the Father, the Son
No one who continues to sin
has either seen or known him
God comes to those with repentant hearts
open as was Peter’s

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:6
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Do not let anyone lead you astray

Only listen to the Spirit within
not to the message of the world
do not let anyone lead you astray
farther from your God
Follow the way of Christ
abandon your past life
do not sin, conform your steps
to the One who went to the cross

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:7
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

No one who lives in Christ keeps sinning

No one who true has changed
who has repented of their sin
no one who lives in Christ
keeps sinning in their walk
We are blessed by Christ
by the indwelling Spirit
guiding our trembling feet
to walk in Christ’s light

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:6
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ appeared for a purpose

Christ came for a reason
for a God’s specific purpose
to be the sacrifice
to take away our sin
an example for all of us
no sin within him
to be the example for us
walking faithful before God
even to the cross

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:5
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

remember our heritage

Remember our heritage
our place with Christ
he showed us the way
to walk in God’s light
in fellowship with him
all children of God
sent out into the world
to share the Word of God

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in him there is no sin

in Christ, the lamb,
there is no sin
no blemish, clean
without stain or mark
in Christ, the Son
the mark of God upon him
the Spirit dwelling within
guiding his human feet

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:5
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we shall see him as he is

our eyes will be open
we will see clearly
we shall see Christ as he is
not some faint impression
God will appear to us
in brilliance, in radiance
we shall see him as he is
since before the beginning of time


April 20, 2012
1 John 3:2
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

sin is lawlessness

sin is lawlessness
unrighteousness
living against God
what he commanded
apart from the presence
out in the world
all of us prodigals
until we turn

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:4
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

everyone who sins breaks the law

all of us guilty
condemned in God’s sight
everyone who sins
breaks the law of God
all of us guilty
needing God’s grace
offered to us freely
by the gift of Christ

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:4
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We will be like him

We will glow with his brilliance
radiant, shimmering light
we will be like him
when Christ comes in power and might
Children with him
children of the living God
walking with him
in the courts of the Lord

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:2
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The world did not know him – v2

The world blind, they could not see him
even the leaders unable
to see the signs before them
The world did not know him
when Christ walked the earth
blinded by their own obsessions
failing to follow God

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The world did not know him

The world blind, they could not see him
even the leaders unable
to see the signs before them
The world did not know him
when Christ walked the earth
blinded by their own directions
failing to see our God

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The world does not know us

We are different, set apart
children of the living God
walking in love
The world does not know us
they cannot comprehend
because did not know him
the living Son of Man

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

when he appears

When he appears
from the heavens
he will know us
he will know his own
We will be like him
children with him
children of God
ready to come home

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:2
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Called Children of God

Called children of God
we with feet of clay
gathered in by Christ
into the family
Redeemed by the blood
restored from the pit
leaving our old lives, our sin
walking in the light with Him

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Love lavished on us

God’s love lavished on us
poured down like oil
water washing over us
changing our lives forever
Love lavished on us
called children of God
claimed, redeemed by our Savior
into the arms of God

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012
&
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read November 19, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Warned of danger – v3

in God’s promise of salvation
we are warned of danger
the false path of the world
leading us to destruction
We must repent of our past
we must leave our sin behind
walking in our Father’s shoes
the path of righteousness

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Warned of danger – v2

in God’s promise of salvation
we are warned of danger
the false path of the world
leading us to destruction
We must repent of our past
we must leave our sin behind
walking in our Father’s shoes
the path of Calvary

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Warned of danger

in God’s promise of salvation
we are warned of danger
the false path of the world
leading us to destruction
We must repent of our past
we must leave our sin behind
walking in our Father’s shoes
the path to victory

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

paths of compromise

Tempted to follow the world
the siren songs of other ways
paths of compromise
All of us called
by both God and the world
we each must choose
which call we will follow

April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

To wear our Father’s shoes

walk in righteousness
all you children of God
follow where Christ has lead
not the ways of the world
see the path of service
of servanthood to man
wear only our Father’s shoes
doing all the good we can.


April 20, 2012
1 John 3:1-7
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 20, 2012
read April 20, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

an unwavering joy

a true hope
an unwavering joy
filling our hearts to overflowing
our hope in the Lord
His presence here with us
walking with us in this life
a light in the darkness
making our path bright

April 20, 2012
Psalm 4:4-8
Psalm 4:1-8
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 19, 2012
read April 19, 2012
&
Psalm 4:1-3
Psalm 4:1-8
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 18, 2012
read April 18, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,600+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The reassurance of stuff

the illusion of comfort
possessions in this life
a hope grounded in wealth
the reassurance of stuff
as if somehow this matters
what we have in this life
a false joy in comfort
while our souls cry out to God

April 20, 2012
Psalm 4:4-8
Psalm 4:1-8
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 19, 2012
read April 19, 2012
&
Psalm 4:1-3
Psalm 4:1-8
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 18, 2012
read April 18, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,680+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Like a magnet

God wooing us
drawing us to him
like a magnet, Christ
the living Messiah
Calling us to him
away from the world
in whispers in sighing
the light in the Word

April 19, 2012
John 12:32-33
video April 15, 2012
Psalm 31:5
Psalm 31:1-5
&
Chapter 6:
“It is Finished”. . . “Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit”
John 19:30a
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar,
he said, “It is finished”” (KJV)
Luke 23:43:47
Luke 23:46
“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said,
“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit”:
and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.” (KJV)
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
&
Video 4/1/2012
&
John 19:28-29
Mark 15:22-23
Matthew 27:34
Luke 23:36-37
John 4
John 7
Exodus 12:22
Chapter 5:
“I Thirst”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
&
video 3/25/2012
&
Mark 15:34
“And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?”
(which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”)”
Mark 15:29-36a
Psalm 22:1
Psalm 22
Chapter 4:
“My God, My God, Why Have Your Forsaken Me?”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 23, 2012, March 24, 2012, and March 25, 2012
&
Mark 3:35
video 3/18/2012
&
Chapter 3
“Behold Your Son . . . Behold Your Mother”
John 19:26
John 19:25-27
“25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 17, 2012 and March 18, 2012
&
video 3/11/2012
&
Chapter 2
“Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise”
Luke 23:43
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (KJV)
Luke 23:32, 39-43
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 4, 2012
&
video 3/4/2012
&
Introduction and Chapter 1,
“Father Forgive them”
Luke 23:34
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (KJV)
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read February 25, 2012
and read February 26, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,600+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A New Covenant between God and man

Sealed by his sacrifice
Christ’s spilling of his blood
part of what was Finished
there on the cross
A new covenant between God and man
offered new life
through the light of Christ
a path of salvation
through the gate of the cross

April 19, 2012
Luke 22:20
video April 15, 2012
Psalm 31:5
Psalm 31:1-5
&
Chapter 6:
“It is Finished”. . . “Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit”
John 19:30a
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar,
he said, “It is finished”” (KJV)
Luke 23:43:47
Luke 23:46
“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said,
“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit”:
and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.” (KJV)
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
&
Video 4/1/2012
&
John 19:28-29
Mark 15:22-23
Matthew 27:34
Luke 23:36-37
John 4
John 7
Exodus 12:22
Chapter 5:
“I Thirst”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
&
video 3/25/2012
&
Mark 15:34
“And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?”
(which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”)”
Mark 15:29-36a
Psalm 22:1
Psalm 22
Chapter 4:
“My God, My God, Why Have Your Forsaken Me?”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 23, 2012, March 24, 2012, and March 25, 2012
&
Mark 3:35
video 3/18/2012
&
Chapter 3
“Behold Your Son . . . Behold Your Mother”
John 19:26
John 19:25-27
“25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 17, 2012 and March 18, 2012
&
video 3/11/2012
&
Chapter 2
“Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise”
Luke 23:43
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (KJV)
Luke 23:32, 39-43
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 4, 2012
&
video 3/4/2012
&
Introduction and Chapter 1,
“Father Forgive them”
Luke 23:34
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (KJV)
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read February 25, 2012
and read February 26, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Protection from Death

Life in the sacrifice
the Passover Lamb
painted on the lintels
the doorframes of our hearts
Protection from death
by his blood
offered, salvation
life evermore

April 19, 2012
video April 15, 2012
Psalm 31:5
Psalm 31:1-5
&
Chapter 6:
“It is Finished”. . . “Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit”
John 19:30a
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar,
he said, “It is finished”” (KJV)
Luke 23:43:47
Luke 23:46
“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said,
“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit”:
and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.” (KJV)
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
&
Video 4/1/2012
&
John 19:28-29
Mark 15:22-23
Matthew 27:34
Luke 23:36-37
John 4
John 7
Exodus 12:22
Chapter 5:
“I Thirst”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
&
video 3/25/2012
&
Mark 15:34
“And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?”
(which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”)”
Mark 15:29-36a
Psalm 22:1
Psalm 22
Chapter 4:
“My God, My God, Why Have Your Forsaken Me?”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 23, 2012, March 24, 2012, and March 25, 2012
&
Mark 3:35
video 3/18/2012
&
Chapter 3
“Behold Your Son . . . Behold Your Mother”
John 19:26
John 19:25-27
“25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.”
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 17, 2012 and March 18, 2012
&
video 3/11/2012
&
Chapter 2
“Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise”
Luke 23:43
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (KJV)
Luke 23:32, 39-43
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read March 4, 2012
&
video 3/4/2012
&
Introduction and Chapter 1,
“Father Forgive them”
Luke 23:34
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (KJV)
Final Words from the Cross
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827
http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton
https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton
read February 25, 2012
and read February 26, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Martyr

Like a martyr
the seed must die
planted and buried
rising from the ground
a harvest in God’s time
all over the earth

April 19, 2012

John 12:24

video April 15, 2012

Psalm 31:5

Psalm 31:1-5

&

Chapter 6:

“It is Finished”. . . “Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit”

John 19:30a

“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar,

he said, “It is finished”” (KJV)

Luke 23:43:47

Luke 23:46

“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said,

“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit”:

and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.” (KJV)

Final Words from the Cross

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton

https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton

&                                                

Video 4/1/2012

&

John 19:28-29

Mark 15:22-23

Matthew 27:34

Luke 23:36-37

John 4

John 7

Exodus 12:22

Chapter 5:

“I Thirst”

Final Words from the Cross

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton

https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton

&

video 3/25/2012

&

Mark 15:34

“And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice,

“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?”

(which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”)”

Mark 15:29-36a

Psalm 22:1

Psalm 22

Chapter 4:

“My God, My God, Why Have Your Forsaken Me?”

Final Words from the Cross

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton

https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton

read March 23, 2012, March 24, 2012, and March 25, 2012

&

Mark 3:35

video 3/18/2012

&

Chapter 3

“Behold Your Son . . . Behold Your Mother”

John 19:26

John 19:25-27

“25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.”

Final Words from the Cross

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton

https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton

read March 17, 2012 and March 18, 2012

&

video 3/11/2012

&

Chapter 2

“Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise”

Luke 23:43

“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (KJV)

Luke 23:32, 39-43

Final Words from the Cross

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton

https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton

read March 4, 2012

&

video 3/4/2012

&

Introduction and Chapter 1,

“Father Forgive them”

Luke 23:34

“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (KJV)

Final Words from the Cross

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton

https://twitter.com/#!/RevAdamHamilton

read February 25, 2012

and read February 26, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,490+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.