HEART

And because ye are sons, God hath sent

forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts,

crying, Abba, Father.

Galatians 4:6

Meditation

When lately and why have I cried to God, my Father?

Affirmation

The Spirit of Jesus Christ is in my heart today.

Prayer

Thank you, Father God, for the beautiful Spirit of your Son that you have

sent into the hearts of Christians everywhere.

SOUL

Now is my soul troubled: and what shall

I say? Father, save me from this hour:

but for this cause came I unto this hour.

John 12:27

Meditation

What is revealed to me in these words of Jesus?

Affirmation

When my soul is troubled, I remember the purpose of Jesus' suffering.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank you for your cause in saving us. Thank you for showing us

the way through suffering, your way.

HEART

Them (of the tribe of Dan) hath he filled with

wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of

the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and

of the embroiderer in blue, and in purple, in scarlet,

and in fine linen, and of the weaver...

Exodus 35:35

Meditation

Have I seen people working for God whose hearts seem to be filled by Him

with wisdom?

Affirmation

God inspires people to work beautiful works for Him.

Prayer

Creator God, I am in awe of all the beauty you have inspired, and all the

hearts you have blessed with wisdom.

MIND

I beseech thee (Philemon) for my son Onesimus...

whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive

him... But without thy mind would I do nothing:

that thy benefit should not be as it were of

necessity but willingly.

Philemon 10,12a,14

Meditation

Do I encourage others to make up their minds freely, or have I

developed a habit of making subtle or not-so-subtle demands?

Affirmation

Freedom of mind is in Christ Jesus.

Prayer

Forgive me Father, through you son Christ Jesus, for the demanding pressures

I have put on others to do my will. Help me aspire to a greater freedom in you.

SOUL

Why art thou cast down, O my soul?

and why art thou disquieted in me?

hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise

him for the help of his countenance.

Psalms 42:5

Meditation

How shall I speak to my soul, and what part of me is speaking?

Affirmation

God is the lover of souls.

Prayer

Lord, please give me patience with my soul's down times; may I praise you forever.

HEART

For we commend not ourselves again unto you,

but give you occasion to glory on our behalf,

that you may have somewhat to answer them

which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

II Corinthians 5:12

Meditation

What do I have to say to people who glory in appearances?

Affirmation

The heart of the matter is what matters most to me.

Prayer

Thank you for the glorious hearts of your apostles and disciples, precious

Lord, my friend and redeemer.

MIND

And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the Lord

hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not

done them of mine own mind.

Numbers 16:28

Meditation

When lately have I known works which seem to be from the mind of God?

Affirmation

I detach from my own thoughts and let God through.

Prayer

Almighty and everlasting God, thank you for the powerful and humble example of your

servant Moses! May I be less attached to my own thoughts and seek yours instead.