Monday, November 8, 2010

1 Corinthians 4:5



Therefore judge nothing before the time, until
the Lord come, who both will bring to light
the hidden things of darkness, and will make
manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall
every man have praise of God.


Meditation:
Do I consider myself to be a righteous judge? In what situations lately
am I tempted to judge others? Do I judge myself?

Affirmation:
I wait on the the Lord for truth and justice.

Prayer:
Come, Lord Jesus: bring Light to our darkness.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Acts 15:8,9



And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare
them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost,
even as he did unto us; and put no difference between
us and them (the Jews and the Gentiles), purifying
their hearts by faith.


Meditation:
Where is the "us and them" dilemma in my life today?

Affirmation:
I look for the Holy Spirit to unify and harmonize groups of people.

Prayer:
Lord God, help me to see the unity that you have designed.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

John 16:22



And ye now therefore have sorrow;
but I will see you again, and your heart
shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.


Meditation:
Am I looking for Him?

Affirmation:
The joy of my heart is Jesus.

Prayer:
Thank you, God, for the truth of your returning presence
and the joy it brings.

Friday, November 5, 2010

John 14:1



Let not your hearts be troubled:
ye believe in God, believe also in me.


Meditation:
What is troubling my heart today?

Affirmation:
I believe, and so I unburden my heart.

Prayer:
Thank-you Father God, that you want my heart to be
free of trouble; and you provide the way for this to be so through Christ Jesus.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Luke 24,25


(on the road to Emmaus) Then he said unto them,
O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the
prophets have spoken: Ought not Christ to have suffered
these things, and enter into his glory?


Meditation:
Is my heart slow to believe good news?

Affirmation:
I embrace God's plan of salvation.

Prayer:
God, I give you my heart for healing in hopes the I will follow Jesus
to glory.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Luke 21:25,26



And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon,
and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations,
with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts
failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which
are coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.


Meditation:
How could my heart be strong enough for the end of times?

Affirmation:
God's heart is my stronghold.

Prayer:
Lord God, I trust in you. Please draw me close when fears threaten
my heart.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Luke 12;34



For where your treasure is,
there will your heart be also.


Meditation:
What heavenly treasures will I enjoy today?

Affirmation:
My heart is within God's majesty.

Prayer:
God, you are the source of all treasure; and I love you above all else.