Inspired by lyrics to “My Every Notion” by Sue Riley and Glen Roethel
Words I say come back to me. I choose my words carefully. With my thoughts and words, I build my life.
As I speak, my words have power. My life opens like a flower.
This is why I know: My every notion puts energy In motion.
What I say is what I get. So, when I feel I’ve lost my way, I find perfect words to say.
I look within, I make the choice, I take a breath, I lift my voice.
Words and thoughts are seeds that grow. This is why I know: My every notion puts energy in motion!
Responsive Reading for Sunday, June 9
Whenever King Saul felt blue, “David would take the harp and play, and Saul would be relieved and feel better” (I. Samuel 16:23).
Words I say come back to me. I choose my words carefully. With my thoughts and words, I build my life.
“The desert and the parched land . . . will rejoice and bloom. They will bloom with abundant flowers and rejoice with joyful song …. Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not!” (Isaiah 35:1-4).
As I speak, my words have power. My life opens like a flower.
This is why I know: My every notion puts energy In motion.
“If I speak in human and angelic tongues, but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal…. speak to human beings, for their building up, encouragement, and solace” (I Cor. 13:1 -14:3).
What I say is what I get. So, when I feel I’ve lost my way, I find perfect words to say.
I look within, I make the choice, I take a breath, I lift my voice.
“So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it. Yes, in joy you shall depart, in peace you shall be brought back; mountains and hills shall break out in song before you, and all the trees of the countryside shall clap their hands. In place of the thornbush, the cypress shall grow” (Isaiah 55:11-13).
Words and thoughts are seeds that grow. This is why I know: My every notion puts energy in motion!