MIND

And even as they did not like to retain God

in their knowledge, God gave them over

to a reprobate mind, to do those things which

are not convenient.

Romans 1:23

Meditation

How will I retain God in my thoughts today?

Affirmation

I enjoy thinking about God.

Prayer

Lord, I admit with sadness the frequency with which my thoughts stray from you. May I always listen to your calling me back.

SOUL

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord.

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.

Luke 1:46,47

Meditation

What relationship and purpose are proclaimed in Mary's praise?

Affirmation

Mary shows me the way of rejoicing.

Prayer

In the Name of Jesus, I praise you, God, for the soul and spirit of our Mother Mary.

HEART

And the Lord said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have

hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might

shew these my signs before him: And that thou mayest tell in

the ears of thy son, and of thy son's son, what things I have wrought

in Egypt, and my signs which I have done among them; that ye may

know how that I am the Lord.

Exodus 10: 1,2

Meditation

Can I imagine that God is working in the hearts of world leaders today?

Affirmation

God is making himself known in world events.

Prayer

I am in awe, Lord, of your involvement in every time, and in every heart.

MIND

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds,

and destitute of truth, supposing that gain

is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

1 Timothy 6:5

Meditation

Have I been drawn into some argument lately which does not serve the greater good?

Affirmation

I withdraw from corrupt, argumentative people.

Prayer

Father God, may I remain firm in the truths you reveal to me.

SOUL

Wherefore let them that suffer according to the

will of God commit the keeping of their souls

to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

1 Peter 4:19

Meditation

How do I comprehend the idea that suffering can be the will of God?

Affirmation

My soul is committed to the good I can do today for God.

Prayer

Faithful Creator God, thank you for the care that you give to all souls each and every day.

HEART

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be

thou in fear of the Lord all the day long.

Proverbs 23:17

Meditation

Have I been envious lately of some person or lifestyle? Do they represent the values to which I am truly committed?

Affirmation

I remember the goodness of God all day long.

Prayer

May my heart be strengthened with the Holy Spirit to follow Jesus, and none other.

MIND

Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness

of speech: And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face,

that the children of Israel could not steadfastly look to the end

of that which is abolished: But their minds were blinded: for

until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading

of the old testament; which veil is done away in Christ.

2 Corinthians 3:12-14

Meditation

In what way are the past and future veiled from my sight and why? What am I wanting to understand?

Affirmation

The Christian hope is plain to me.

Prayer

Father God, thank you for the whole testimony to your love, which is clear through Jesus Christ.

SOUL

And fear not them which kill the body, but

are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear

him which is able to destroy both soul and

body in hell.

Matthew 10:28

Meditation

Whose power is ultimate in life and death? Will I surrender the life of my soul to Him?

Affirmation

My soul is completely in God's care

Prayer

Gracious God, I surrender my soul to your power, love and mercy. Thank you for your never-ending care.

HEART

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on

a woman to lust after her hath committed

adultery with her already in his heart.

Matthew 5:28

Meditation

What condition is my heart in lately concerning lust? Have I confessed and sought

forgiveness?

Affirmation

The Lord Jesus knows the condition of my heart.

Prayer

Merciful God, I confess the sin of lust and ask for you to clean my heart with forgiveness.

HEART

But let it (your adornment) be the hidden man

of the heart, in that which is not corruptible,

even ornament of a week and quiet spirit,

which is in the sight of God of great price.

1 Peter 3:4

Meditation

Have I ever been attracted to a meek and quiet spirit? Let me think of people who exemplify this to me.

Affirmation

God highly values the beauty of a quiet spirit.

Prayer

Lord God, may I return to peace today and trust in the beauty of your ways.

SOUL

Which hope (the hope set before us),

we have as an anchor of the soul...

Hebrews 6:19a

Meditation

Why does the soul need an anchor?

Affirmation

I am held firmly in the hope of eternal life through Christ Jesus.

Prayer

Creator God, I praise and love you for the hope you offer to all people through your Son.

HEART

Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed,

and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto

him that is a hundred years old? and shall Sarah,

that is ninety years old bear?

Genesis 17:17

Meditation

Even the great man of faith Abraham had doubt in his heart. What doubts have I had

in my heart lately?

Affirmation

Miracles are performed by God despite the doubts of his people.

Prayer

Thank you, Father God, for creating this wonderful moment of hope and faith when Abraham laughed through his doubts. May I take my own doubts so lightly remembering your

awesome power and love to all generations.

MIND

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother

Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was

found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being

a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded

to put her away privily.

Matthew 1:18,19

Meditation

How does Joseph's predicament inspire me to humility of mind?

Affirmation

God's plan is perfect and beyond human justice.

Prayer

May I have the patience, Lord, to wait on you day and night in times of crises for a plan that is closer to your will than any seemingly fair reaction of my limited mind.

SOUL

Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say?

Father, save me from this hour:

but for this cause came I unto this hour.

John 12:27

Meditation

How might I grow in relationship to Jesus' example about trouble and the soul?

Affirmation

Trouble in the soul is within God's order.

Prayer

May I live in gratitude of the sacrifice Jesus made to show all people your Mercy, Lord God; and may I surrender to times of trouble, hoping in your perfect plan.

HEART

Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer

to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

Romans 10:1

Meditation

How would my strategies for helping others change if my heart's desire

was always for their salvation?

Affirmation

Salvation for all is my heart's desire.

Prayer

Lord, Jesus, thank you for your saving work throughout humanity,

throughout history, and into eternity.

MIND

When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers,

the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained:

what is man that thou art mindful of him and the

son of man, that thou visitest him?

Psalms 8:3-4

Meditation

When was the last time I experienced awe while observing the night sky?

Affirmation

God's mind attends to his creation, including all human beings.

Prayer

Glory to you God most High, for all you contain and create moment by moment.

SOUL

Then said he (Jesus) unto them, My soul

is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death:

tarry ye here, and watch with me.

Matthew 26:38

Meditation

Let me imagine Gethsemane at night, and the Lord's soul sorrowing.

Affirmation

My Lord has known deep sorrow.

Prayer

I pray to watch with you, Jesus, when you call on me. Have mercy on me for my failures to stay awake with you.

HEART

By thy great wisdom and by thy traffic

hast thou increased thy riches, and thine

heart is lifted up because of thy riches...

Ezekiel 28:5

Meditation

Why is it harmful to God, to others and to my soul when my heart is prideful

of worldly goods?

Affirmation

I return with all my heart to the riches of heaven.

Prayer

Lord, I feel your Spirit moving me to detach from worldly wealth and return

my soul to simple ways.

HEART

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper

than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the

dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints

and marrow, and it is a discerner of thoughts and intents

of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

Meditation

Am I ready to have my heart revealed by the scripture?

Affirmation

My heart is open to the powerful transforming word of God.

Prayer

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy, as you reveal my heart.