Thursday, September 24, 2009

MIND



Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds,
and destitute of truth, supposing that gain
is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
1 Timothy 6:5


Meditation
Have I been drawn into some argument lately which does not serve the greater good?


Affirmation
I withdraw from corrupt, argumentative people.


Prayer
Father God, may I remain firm in the truths you reveal to me.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

SOUL



Wherefore let them that suffer according to the
will of God commit the keeping of their souls
to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
1 Peter 4:19


Meditation
How do I comprehend the idea that suffering can be the will of God?


Affirmation
My soul is committed to the good I can do today for God.


Prayer
Faithful Creator God, thank you for the care that you give to all souls each and every day.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

HEART



Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be
thou in fear of the Lord all the day long.
Proverbs 23:17


Meditation
Have I been envious lately of some person or lifestyle? Do they represent the values to which I am truly committed?


Affirmation
I remember the goodness of God all day long.


Prayer
May my heart be strengthened with the Holy Spirit to follow Jesus, and none other.

Monday, September 21, 2009

MIND



Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness
of speech: And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face,
that the children of Israel could not steadfastly look to the end
of that which is abolished: But their minds were blinded: for
until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading
of the old testament; which veil is done away in Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:12-14


Meditation
In what way are the past and future veiled from my sight and why? What am I wanting to understand?

Affirmation
The Christian hope is plain to me.

Prayer
Father God, thank you for the whole testimony to your love, which is clear through Jesus Christ.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

SOUL



And fear not them which kill the body, but
are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear
him which is able to destroy both soul and
body in hell.
Matthew 10:28


Meditation
Whose power is ultimate in life and death? Will I surrender the life of my soul to Him?


Affirmation
My soul is completely in God's care


Prayer
Gracious God, I surrender my soul to your power, love and mercy. Thank you for your never-ending care.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

HEART



But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on
a woman to lust after her hath committed
adultery with her already in his heart.
Matthew 5:28


Meditation
What condition is my heart in lately concerning lust? Have I confessed and sought
forgiveness?


Affirmation
The Lord Jesus knows the condition of my heart.


Prayer
Merciful God, I confess the sin of lust and ask for you to clean my heart with forgiveness.

Friday, September 18, 2009

HEART



But let it (your adornment) be the hidden man
of the heart, in that which is not corruptible,
even ornament of a week and quiet spirit,
which is in the sight of God of great price.
1 Peter 3:4


Meditation
Have I ever been attracted to a meek and quiet spirit? Let me think of people who exemplify this to me.


Affirmation
God highly values the beauty of a quiet spirit.


Prayer
Lord God, may I return to peace today and trust in the beauty of your ways.