Genesis 27:4,5a

And make me savoury meat, such as I love,

and bring it to me, that I may eat: that my

soul may bless thee before I die. And Rebekah

heard Isaac spake to Esau his son.

Meditation:

How are blessing and eating related in my life?

Affirmation:

Today I seek to bless and to notice how I am blessed.

Prayer:

Creator God, thank you for your plan which works its way out in the

intimacy of families and food.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one

of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous...

Meditation:

Will I choose thoughts today that inspire me to courtesy and compassion?

Affirmation:

I surrender my thinking to Christ Jesus.

Prayer:

I praise and adore you God for the love that unifies minds and leads to service.

1 Peter 1:13

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind,

be sober, and hope to the end for the grace

that is to be brought unto you at the

revelation of Christ Jesus.

Meditation:

How will I strengthen my mind today?

Affirmation:

The strength of my mind is grace and hope.

Prayer:

God, Father of my mind, may I be confirmed today in hope and in grace.

James 5:8

Be ye also patient: stablish your hearts:

for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

Meditation:

Is my heart steady towards the Lord today, or is there some particular

worry that is crowding Him out?

Affirmation:

I steady my heart for the coming of the Lord.

Prayer:

Almighty God, I cherish the promise of your return in Christ Jesus.

Ezekiel 12:7

And it shall be, when they say unto thee, wherefore

sighest thou? that thou shalt answer, for the tidings;

because it (the sword of the Lord) cometh: and every

heart shall melt...

Meditation:

What is my human response to the justice of God?

Affirmation:

My heart responds to God.

Prayer:

My heart is calling to you, God, for mercy in your Judgement Day.

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.