Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

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.

Friday, September 25, 2009

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.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

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.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

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.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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.

Monday, September 21, 2009

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.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

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.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

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.

Friday, September 18, 2009

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.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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.



Tuesday, September 8, 2009

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.



Monday, September 7, 2009

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.


Sunday, September 6, 2009

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.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

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.

Friday, September 4, 2009

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.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

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.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

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.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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.