Genesis 42:21

And they (Jacob's brothers) said one to another,

we are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that

we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us,

and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come

upon us.

Meditation:

When recently have I seen a soul in anguish? How did I respond

and why did I respond that way?

Affirmation:

I am ready with God's help to respond to the pain of others.

Prayer:

Lord God, I pray that you will forgive me for all the times I have refused to hear with

empathy the needs of other people. Please help me to listen with your love.

Genesis 2:7

And the Lord God formed man of the dust

of the ground, and breathed into his

nostrils the breath of life: and man

became a living soul.

Meditation:

In what circumstances do I most often experience myself as a soul, and not

just a personality?

Affirmation:

My breath is from God.

Prayer:

Lord God, I rely on you for inspiration. May I humbly regard your presence

in all souls.

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.