July 31

1Chron 6-17

It is in the written record, those who lived for the Lord.

The famous and all those, who were of the people God chose.

Each important in their own way , in leading people of their day.

Until the time did come, Christ was revealed to everyone.

Mark. 2:1-12

In the crowd that came to view. There was sinful lonely you.

Not able to go in and see, felt God had crippled me.

Then some friends, lowered me in. The Lord smiled on me and said , you are forgiven.

Shocked those all around, who felt I deserved to be bound.

Then he said something that startled me. Just believe and I can set you free.

I lept up in delight, all were amazed at that sight.

Their faith grew so much more. They had never seen such thing before.

Ps 78:32-39

In spite of all this. Gods people did miss.

So often on their day. Gods perfect narrow way.

Just ordinary mere mortals. Compared to almighty God looked fools .

That is why, their faith did die.

They were all just talk, not walking the walk.

But even then God did save, despite the way we did behave.

Many times this was true, showing just us weak but God was true.

Prov. 20:1-3

Ungodly things distract , from Gods full impact.

July 30

1Chron. 4-5

This story from ancient time , mirrors present life of mine.

Where our beliefs are dependent, from whom we descended.

Then we grew and matured, we then could be assured.

That we were all one, living in the promised land Christ had won.

Each winning the territory, that would set the world free.

Then living in victory, with each other peacefully.

But then the enemy did attack. And took our freedom right back.

Mark 1:35-45

Our need to get up early and go, to a quiet place that we might know.

What our mission is today, where Gods healing power we can display.

So when someone comes to ask, we will fulfil our God given task.

To heal and restore, hoping people will ignore.

And not make a fuss , that is centred on us.

But proving and knowing totally, that it was Christ that made them free.

Ps 78:17-31

We see it again and again, from victory of God to sins stain.

Where we refused to believe, that we could ever receive.

The gifts of God’s, that seem totally at odds.

At first glance, with our circumstance.

Yet Gods victories I know all about. , but my heart is still full of doubt.

How offensive this is, for I have seen the blessings Christ gives.

Prov. 19:27-29

When stop listening to instruction, you will see only destruction.

July 29

1Chron. 3-4

Men famous in their day, who have long since passed away.

Were influential men, but their days have gone and been.

Gods kingdom is still here, men and woman under his care.

Some are so famous, some ordinary like us.

Others we now deride, for they fell by the side.

Some had a name, that only brought shame. cried to the Lord, from whom help came.

Some notable women who, for some reason were mentioned too.

All together part of the history, affecting today you and me.

Then the day will come, to open a book, there see the lives, of everyone.

Mark 1:21-34

While Jesus spoke with authority, the world around him is his priority.

To heal the mentally ill, cure fevers and the diseased at will.

Amazed all people then came. Because of his compassion and his fame.

Ps. 78:9-16

Some follows of God now choose to ignore, all the amazing things that have happened before.

Documented down through history, for everyone now to see.

Refusing to live and obey, what Gods word plainly does say.

Prov. 19:24-26

Becomes obvious to all, those who are about to fall, and those God did call.

July 28

1Chron 1-2 Heritage

What an amazing heritage we can trace, that has brought us to this place.

We should recognise as we see, how they influenced me.

As forbears of ours. So from our seed the flowers.

Come fruit that renew, because of the ongoing effect of you.

Mark 1-9-20

Jesus baptised in Jordon there, God said this is my beloved Son right here.

Jesus went out in the desert place, where the challenges of this world he had to face.

Jesus went then to Galilee, where the kingdom of God we began to see.

Jesus taught we need to repent, to discover what this kingdom living meant.

Jesus called his disciple by name, they saw who he was so they came.

Ps. 78:1-8

We should alway be prepared to discern, the good and the bad from our ancestor we can learn.

Remembering our descendants will say, look at what he did in his day.

Though each generation need, the Holy Spirit to them lead.

Aware of those who did before refuse, to hear Gods good news’s

Prov. 19:21-23

We all see if we can, follow the Lords plan.

July 27

Ezra. 9-10 repentance

When I realised, we Gods people, had done what he despised.

That we had done all over again, things that caused us so much pain.

l wept at what I saw, that others tried to ignore.

But everybody knew, it was the wrong thing to do.

God had rescued us few, so what were we to do?

We all come together, despite the rainy weather.

And agreed that we would leave, those things that made the Spirit grieve.

Though some said no way, we are not doing this today.

Most now agreed, this was our greatest need.

Mark 2:1-8

This is the Good news about Jesus, though confronting to all of us.

Be prepared on this day, for what the Holy Spirit does say.

We have to now face, as we cry out in this desert place.

Repent and turn around, if your God is to be found.

Then he will baptise with much more , than you have ever seen before.

Ps 46

God is our refuge and strength , he has gone to great length.

To rescue us from sin, and all this trouble we are in.

A river of joy has come, it flows out to everyone.

Though we God have annoyed, because of his great love we avoid.

The chaos all around, for our hope in him can be found.

As we do the Fathers will, with our spirit calm and still.

Honour will come our way, as the goodness of God we display.

Prov. 19:18-20

All must find on this day, the Lords true and faithful way.

July 26 Sunday. power

Eze. 37:1-14 Mth. 27:50-53 Eph 1:18-21

When l see nothing but dry dead bone. Christ says look to me alone.

Says speak and they will come alive, I am your Lord you don’t have to strive.

So I spoke a positive word, that all those dry bones heard.

Alive they stood on their feet, I knew then all my hopes God could meet.

Then I remembered again, when crucified and in great pain.

Jesus gave over his own will, so God could his purpose fulfil.

The old religion could now be ignored , relationship with him was restored.

Then shocked and shaken to see, those old saints there with me.

Now I pray my heart be flooded with light, then see before me the Lords power and might.

That l can hold onto my glorious inheritance. Understanding that in every instance.

My God is a above every other power, he watches over me every hour.

I believe so no longer left to wonder, For my Lord is seated in the place of honour.

July 25

Ezra. 6-8

Like Ezra I am amazed, that our God is never fazed.

By the troubles of mine, that things turn out just fine.

Though some always will oppose, my King had chose.

To supply all my needs, as the Holy Spirit leads.

What would seem insurmountable. Christ is for all accountable.

The Eucharist is so we, are reminded how he rescued me.

So that Lord we can glorify you, in everything we are about to do

For others have now come to see, how the God of heaven provides for me

Then they are left in no doubt, they too should be there to help out.

Oh Lord how good you are, you have brought all of us from afar.

To dedicate our temple again, To glorify your holy name.

Mth. 28:11-20

The risen Christ some chose, to deliberately oppose.

Even though we also had some doubt, Jesus came and told us all about

The authority he had been given, to help in this new life we live in.

To baptise to teach and to obey, everything the Spirit does say.

Ps. 42:6-11

Lord deeply discouraged I am, it seems l am in such a jamb.

The tsunami waves of the storm, have left me alone and forlorn.

But each day l feel the love, as l pray to my God above.

Who sees the trouble I’m in, to my rock I keep clinging.

Even though I now worry and sigh, he will be with me to the day I die.

Prov. 19:15-17

It is the way,

you fill the day,

makes life gay.

July 24

Ezra. 3-5

Gods edifice of ancient renown, now completely broken down.

But good men started to rebuild, so Gods temple could again be filled.

With the people God chose, even though others did oppose.

The work did not stop that day. Despite what the enemy did say.

While it did for awhile falter. They were determined never to alter.

The re-establishment of Gods temple, although strong opposition made them tremble.

Mth. 28:1-10

We woke this depressing morn, hearts feeling all forlorn.

Then when arrive at the burial place, meet Gods messenger face to face.

Told Jesus has risen, go tell others his mission.

Is to go before them, for they are Gods men.

Do not be afraid, for I have a plan outlaid.

Ps. 42:1-5

As the deer pants for water, my determination will never falter.

To come into the presence of the Lord, where his kingdom is restored.

Despite what others say, l know this is the Lords way.

Walking with the people of God, though at first it may seem odd.

And my heart feel sad,l know one day l will be glad.

Prov. 19:12-14

When feeling in demise. Jesus comes, to our surprise.

July 23

Ezra. 1-2

Lord did restore, as was prophesied before.

The people told to return, with riches they never did earn.

Each to do what God did ask. A monumental task.

Many people went, all with the leaders God sent.

Everybody that was known, to have claimed God as their own.

Each making this decision , to fulfil Gods special mission.

To build once again , the temple destroyed by sins stain.

Mth. 27:57-66

Amazing as it is to see, who Lord uses to prove to me.

Who had in the main, not shown to honour Jesus’s name.

Who now honoured him, who they secretly believed in.

To roll out a heavy stone, that would forever be shown.

God will haves his way, despite the leaders of today.

While the women watched on, with much to ponder upon.

Ps. 1

The joys of those who stick at it, and don’t follow the paths of the wicket.

But delight in Gods law, that they now cannot ignore.

Like trees that water does renew, they proper in all they do.

While the wicked are destroyed. Gods people blessing have now enjoyed

Prov. 19:9-11

Those who do wrong, Gods blessings withdrawn from.

July 22

Zephaniah. 1-3

The day will surely come, when a righteous holy God will judge everyone.

Repent while you can, you unrighteous man.

For there is no people who have truly done right, in our Gods sight.

From those who did always oppose , to Gods children he chose.

All people went their own way, right up to this very day.

But there will be the individual , who Gods will fulfil.

A remnant that God will save, because they did behave.

Who Jesus dwells within, restored and blessed by him

Mth. 27:45-56

Like when Christ died on the cross, our whole world a disastrous loss.

Cry unto the Lord oh where? Why aren’t you here?

But then my whole world he does shake, from this disaster l awake.

The curtain is torn, I see my hope reborn.

As l see I’m in company, with the saints who went before me.

As many watch on, wondering if I have really won.

Ps 65

Praise awaits you oh Lord, forever worshiped and adored.

For we have only won, because of all that you have done.

What a disaster we were in, our world was full of sin.

Blessed are those you choose, they have believed the good news.

For you are our only hope , in this world we now can cope.

We should make quite a fuss, as we see you bless us.

Prov. 19:5-8.

When we feel all a disaster , look to Jesus our master.