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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Luke 12:29

And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what

ye shall drink, neither be ye of a doubtful mind.

Meditation:

What am I looking for with my mind?

Affirmation:

My mind is full with the promises of Christ.

Prayer:

Thank-you Father, that when I seek you, you are near.

Luke 9:46,47

Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of

them should be greatest. And Jesus, perceiving the thought

of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, and said

unto them, whosoever shall receive this child in my name

receiveth me.

Meditation:

In what way is a child like the Jesus I know?

Affirmation:

Today I seek what is simple and true in Jesus.

Prayer:

Please help me to loosen my grasp on this world, God, and to delight with

you as your child.