Thursday, September 15, 2011

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.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

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.