1 Samuel 25:29

Yet a man is risen to pursue (you David)

and to seek thy soul: but the soul of my

lord shall be bound in a bundle of life

with the Lord thy God...

Meditation:

When recently have I felt very close to God?

Affirmation:

Life with God is my reality.

Prayer:

In closeness to you my Lord is the experience of living; and I give

you thanks for every breath.

1 Samuel 26:21

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son

David: for I will no more do thee harm, because

my soul was precious in thine eyes this day...

Meditation:

Is there anything more precious than a soul to me?

Affirmation:

I see the precious souls of my friends and of my enemies.

Prayer:

God, please save me from fearful, divisive thoughts in relationship

with the people who are precious to me and to You.

2 Samuel 4:9

And David answered... As the Lord liveth,

who hath redeemed my soul out of all

adversity.

Meditation:

Who shall I thank for arriving safely to this day?

Affirmation:

The living God brings me out of adversity.

Prayer:

Lord God, I offer you praise and worship for the redemptive quality

of our Love as evidenced in the life of King David!

Psalms 13:2a

How long shall I take counsel in my soul,

having sorrow in my heart daily...

Meditation:

What if any sorrow is in my heart every day?

Affirmation:

I give attention to the feelings in my heart.

Prayer:

Thank-you Lord God for all the feelings you have created within the abundant life.

Luke 2:35

Yea (Mary) a sword shall pierce through

thy soul also, that the thoughts of many

hearts may be revealed.

Meditation:

What thoughts and feelings do I have in relation to Mary's suffering at the Cross?

Affirmation:

Today I open my heart in connection to Jesus and Mary.

Prayer:

Lord God, I worship you and praise you for the heartfelt love and devotion of all your followers.

Psalms 11:1

In the Lord I put my trust: how say ye

to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?

Meditation:

Might I remember and imagine communing with God in a peaceful

natural setting as part of my prayer time today?

Affirmation:

To God, my soul is as light as a bird.

Prayer:

I praise you my Father God, that King David heard your voice

calling to his soul; and I pray that I too may hear your call today.

Psalms 6:4

Return, O Lord, deliver my soul:

oh save me for thy mercies' sake.

Meditation:

How much freedom can my soul aspire to within the love of Christ Jesus?

Affirmation:

The mercy of the Lord gives my soul new life.

Prayer:

Thank-you God for the Psalms which speak to heart and soul of your

deliverance and mercy.