MIND

And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the Lord

hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not

done them of mine own mind.

Numbers 16:28

Meditation

When lately have I known works which seem to be from the mind of God?

Affirmation

I detach from my own thoughts and let God through.

Prayer

Almighty and everlasting God, thank you for the powerful and humble example of your

servant Moses! May I be less attached to my own thoughts and seek yours instead.

SOUL

For ye were as sheep going astray:

but are now returned unto the Shepherd

and Bishop of your souls.

1 Peter 2:25

Meditation

Have I had enough of the dangers that arise from wandering without my Shepherd?

Affirmation

My soul has been returned to the care of Christ Jesus.

Prayer

Creator God, I repent with my whole soul of the pain caused by my straying from your care.

HEART

And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house

of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them: for I have

mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them

off: for I am the Lord their God, and will hear them. And they of

Ephraim shall be like a mighty man... their heart shall

rejoice in the Lord.

Zechariah 10:6,7

Meditation

How do the qualities of strength and joy emerge as I come to the place God has for me?

Affirmation

I feel joyful and strong in my relationship with God.

Prayer

Thank you God, for hearing your people, for leading, and for your tender mercy

throughout history.

MIND

But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care

into the heart of Titus for you... And not that only, but who

was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this

grace, which is administered to us to the glory of the same

Lord, and declaration of your ready mind...

2 Corinthians 8:16,19

Meditation

Who is responsible for a mind's readiness to receive the Gospel?

Affirmation

Grace abounds to the glory of God.

Prayer

Thanks be to you, O God, and glory for all hearts and minds which through

your grace come to you, and minister for you.

SOUL

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly;

and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body

be preserved blameless unto the coming of our

Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Meditation

Who has the power to preserve and sanctify a soul?

Affirmation

God desires wholesome souls.

Prayer

All praise and glory are due to you, God of Peace, for your care to preserve and

sanctify the souls, spirits and bodies of your children.

HEART

Though a host should encamp against me,

my heart shall not fear: though war should

rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Psalms 27:3

Meditation

How can the psalmist be so confident in his heart?

Affirmation

The confidence of my heart is God's presence.

Prayer

God I surrender all my fears to you and ask that you would give

me confidence of heart for whatever comes.

MIND

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our

Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing,

and that there be no divisions among you; but that

ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind

and in the same judgement.

1 Corinthians 1:10

Meditation

What is the unity of mind that I seek?

Affirmation

The Christ mind is healing and unifying.

Prayer

I am ready Lord, to let go of impediments to unity of mind, such as pride in my own thinking and narrow-mindedness.

SOUL

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and

superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with

meekness the engrafted word, which is able

to save your souls.

James 1:21

Meditation

Which are the words of scripture which are speaking strongly to me of late? Am I actively living them?

Affirmation

My soul needs the saving power of the word of God.

Prayer

May I hear you speaking to me today, Lord, through your Word.

HEART

A sound heart is the life of the flesh:

but envy the rottenness of the bones.

Proverbs 14:30

Meditation

What if I know for sure that envy would shorten my life?

Affirmation

My heart is enlivened by gratitude.

Prayer

Thank you, Lord, for creating us to be whole and wholesome in the unity of

mind, body, and spirit.

MIND

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord

Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That

ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by

Spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the

day of Christ is at hand.

2 Thessalonians 2:1,2

Meditation

What is my understanding of "the day of Christ?"

Affirmation

My mind is firm: the future belongs to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Prayer

Holy One, thank you for the ever-living Hope that is Christ Jesus--past, present, and future.

SOUL

Our soul waiteth for the Lord:

he is our help and our shield.

Psalms 33:20

Meditation

How does waiting for the Lord feel to me?

Affirmation

Our help is coming.

Prayer

All helpful ideas come from you, Lord God. May I wait patiently for your guidance.