HEART

From the place of his (God's) habitation he

looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.

He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all

their works.

Psalms 33:14,15

Meditation

When are some times that my heart has felt most connected to all the inhabitants of the earth?

Affirmation

All hearts are God's creation.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, please teach me to respect every creature's heart and so to honor our Creator.

SOUL

A true witness delivereth souls: but a

deceitful witness speaketh lies.

Proverbs 14:25

Meditation

When recently have I heard the truth and so experienced a feeling of freedom?

Affirmation

To hear and to speak the truth is vital to me.

Prayer

Thank you, God, for all of your true witnesses throughout time.

HEART

And all the women that were wise-hearted did spin

with their hands, and brought that which they had spun,

both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen.

Exodus 35:25

Meditation

How is the work of my hands connected to the wisdom of my heart?

Affirmation

Today I offer the work of my hands to the glory of God.

Prayer

My heart sings to you, Father God, for all the beauty you bring forth in every generation.

SOUL

Therefore let those who suffer according

to the will of God commit their souls to Him

in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

1 Peter 4:19

Meditation

Let me think of a time recently when doing the right thing for God lessened my physical or emotional pain.

Affirmation

The life of my soul is commitment to God, the Good.

Prayer

Dear God, may I be firm today in my commitment to you and to your perfect

plan for salvation.

SOUL

What man is he that feareth the Lord? Him shall

he teach in the way that he shall choose. His soul

shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

Psalms 25:12,13

Meditation

How could God-inspired awe and humility bring more ease to my life?

Affirmation

I rest my soul in humility today.

Prayer

Your way is the only way for me, Lord Jesus; may I continue to be at ease with you.

HEART

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit

the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the

wise of heart.

Proverbs 11:29

Meditation

In what way have I foolishly troubled my own house lately?

Affirmation

Today I am in service to the wise heart of Jesus Christ.

Prayer

Lord of my heart, please help me to employ more of your wisdom at home.

MIND

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giveth to all men

liberally, and upbraideth not: and it shall be given him. But let

him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that waivereth is like a

wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that

man think he shall receive any thing from the Lord. A double-minded

man is unstable in all his ways.

James 1:5,6,8

Meditation

Will I ask for and expect to receive wisdom for today?

Affiirmation

I receive wisdom from God today.

Prayer

I seek your presence, Lord Jesus, and boldly ask for wisdom to live this day

according to God's will for me.

SOUL

And when they (Paul and Barnabas) had preached the gospel

to that city (Derbe) and had taught many, they returned again

to Lystra (where Paul had been stoned), and to Iconium and Antioch,

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue

in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the

kingdom of God.

Acts 14:21,22

Meditation

Let me imagine the characteristics of a life lived with firmness of soul.

Affirmation

It is in relationship with other believers that I find firmness of soul.

Prayer

For the lives of Paul and Barnabas, and for the lives of all believers, I am truly grateful, Lord. May I continue with inspiration and firmness of soul towards your kingdom today.

HEART

And they (the believers) continuing daily with

one accord in the temple, and breaking bread

from house to house, did eat their meat with

gladness and singleness of heart.

Acts 2:46

Meditation

What is the purpose of my heart when I partake of food with others?

Affirmation

My heart seeks unity with other believers.

Prayer

May I be forgiven, dear Lord, for times when I selfishly pursue gratification of my own needs, forgetting about others.

MIND

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking

the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but

willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind.

1 Peter 5:2

Meditation

Does my willingness to serve come from an inspired mind or from a feeling of guilt or

a desire for money?

Affirmation

My mind is free and ready to serve God.

Prayer

Thank you, God, for all people who serve from their freedom and from their love of you.

SOUL

Werefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am

against your pillows (you mediums) wherewith ye

there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will

tear them from your arms, and will let their souls

go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly.

Ezekiel 13:20

Meditation

What do I think about spiritual experiences that are outside of Biblical tradition?

Affirmation

I stay grounded today through the Word of God.

Prayer

Please increase my understanding, Lord, of your will for me in relation to various popular spiritual practices.

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MIND

And the angel came unto her (Mary), and said,

Hail, thou art highly favored, the Lord is with thee:

blessed art thou among women. And when she saw

him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast

in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

Luke 1:28,29

Meditation

Let me imagine Mary in the humility of not knowing.

Affirmation

Today I cherish Mary's beautiful mind.

Prayer

In the Name of Jesus, I pray to come closer to Mary in the experience of not knowing.

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This is a work in progress designed to encourage a personal relationship with the Bible. The work includes daily questions for meditation, affirmations, and prayers, based on scripture verses.