Sunday, September 5, 2010

Jeremiah 31:12



Therefore, they shall come and sing in the height of
Zion, and shall flow together in the goodness of the Lord...
and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they
shall not sorrow any more at all.


Meditation:
Do I thirst for the watered garden of the Lord's goodness?

Affirmation:
I enjoy the heights of worship and coming together with others.

Prayer:
Thank you, God, for all worshipful songs that bring
people together within goodness.




Saturday, September 4, 2010

Isaiah 26:3



Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee.


Meditation:
How will I keep my mind focused on God today?

Affirmation:
Trusting God gives me peace.

Prayer:
I praise you, Lord of All, for the dwelling place of peace which you have
created in the minds of your children.


Thursday, September 2, 2010

Ecclesiastes 9:1



For all this I considered in my heart even to
declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise,
and their works are in the hand of God...


Meditation:
Will I stop to think today about the good in the world and God's
hand in it?

Affirmation:
I trust that God is working through people.

Prayer:
Lord, I now take time with my heart to ponder and to praise you for the
miraculous ways you are working in the world through many wise and careful
people.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Isaiah 42:1



Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect,
in whom my soul delighteth, I have put my spirit
upon him: he shall bring forth judgement to the Gentiles.


Meditation:
How would my life change if I believed that its purpose is to give God
delight?

Affirmation:
Today I offer my present to God for His delight.

Prayer:
God, please show me the areas of my life which could delight you more,
if I would give them more attention.


Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Proverbs 21:28



The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination:
how much more, when he bringeth it with
a wicked mind?


Meditation:
When my thoughts are full of harm, is this the time to do service?

Affirmation:
Prayer life produces true gifts.

Prayer:
Thank you God, for bringing me to to your presence where all
gifts originate.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Proverbs 4:4



He (Father God) taught me also, and said
unto me, let thine heart retain my words:
keep my commandments and live.

Meditation:
What Godly words will I repeat by heart today?

Affirmation:
My heart retains God's Word.

Prayer:
I am in awe of your Word, Lord God; and I know its life-giving power
in my heart.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Genesis 6:5



And God saw that the wickedness of man
was great in the earth, and that every
imagination of the thoughts of his heart
was only evil continually.



Meditation:
How will I use my imagination today?

Affirmation:
I choose to imagine a good and lovely future.

Prayer:
Thank you, Jesus my Lord, for bringing the message of salvation and hope
to my heart.