Friday, October 23, 2009

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.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

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.

Monday, October 19, 2009

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.

Friday, October 16, 2009

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.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

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.



Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

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.