James 1:26

If any man among you seem to be religious,

and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his

own heart, this man's religion is vain.

Meditation:

What works best for me in restraining my tongue?

Affirmation:

The truth of my faith is in my mouth today.

Prayer:

In your presence, Oh Lord, I repent wholeheartedly of misspoken,

unkind words.

Hebrews 12:3

For consider him that endured such

contradiction of sinners against himself,

lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

Meditation:

Is my mind weary of hearing the assertions of falsehood? Will I recall the

mighty endurance of the Lord when sinners spoke against him?

Affirmation:

I think of the Lord's endurance and so strengthen my mind.

Prayer:

Father God, thank you for showing me Jesus and so caring for

my mind.

Hebrews 10:38

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any

man draw back, my soul shall have no

pleasure in him.

Meditation:

Can I remember a time recently when I felt God's pleasure in my life?

Affirmation:

My faith is growing for God's pleasure.

Prayer:

Dear God, I confess the doubts of my mind which have cut me off

from your pleasure; and I return my mind to you now.

Hebrews 3:7-8

Wherefore as the Holy Ghost saith, Today

if ye will hear his voice, harden not your

hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of

temptation in the wilderness...

Meditation:

Am I hoping to hear the voice of God in my heart today?

Affirmation:

I am listening for God.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, please help me to be aware of any hardness in my

attitude today; then may I confess to you my Friend.

Titus 1:15

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them

that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure;

but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

Meditation:

What will I do today to clean up my thoughts?

Affirmation:

I keep my head clear by focusing on Christ Jesus.

Prayer:

Dear God, I pray that you will keep me from wrong thinking today

so that my sight will be clear to see your glory all around.

1 Timothy 1:5

Now the end of the commandment is

charity out of a pure heart, and a

good conscience, and of faith unfeigned.

Meditation:

Am I giving with expectation of return? Let me be clear

about the Source of my gift and the gratitude which moves me to give.

Affirmation:

Today my goal is a heart full of faith and a clear conscience.

Prayer:

Lord God, I confess the times lately when my caring for others has been

motivated by a wish for attention or approval rather than by my faith in you.

Help me to return to you with clarity of purpose.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

And the Lord direct your hearts into the love

of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

Meditation:

How might my emotions be affected if I were actively

patiently waiting for Christ?

Affirmation:

I experience the love of God today while I wait for Christ to appear.

Prayer:

How wonderful you are, my God, that you always direct my heart

to love.