Job 31:28-30

This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge:

for I should have denied the God that is above, If I

rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me or lift

up myself when evil found him: Neither have I

suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse on his soul.

Meditation:

What is my usual reaction to the person who does me harm?

Affirmation:

I cherish God and wish no harm.

Prayer:

O Holy One, please calm my soul and hold me close when I am tempted

to curse my enemy.

Job 30:25

Did I not weep for him that was in trouble?

Was not my soul grieved for the poor?

Meditation:

Who created the compassion in Job's heart?

Affirmation:

I take time to feel the troubles of others.

Meditation:

Thank you, God, for your servant Job's concern for the troubled and

the poor. Thank you for all souls who respond with feeling to those who are in trouble.