Monday, May 12, 2008
(Meditation: Ephesians 4:31-32)
God, when my heart is filled with hate, it's because I haven't forgiven someone. When my heart is filled with blame, it's because I haven't forgiven someone. When my heart is filled with jealousy, it's because I haven't forgiven someone. When my heart is filled with vengeance, it's because I haven't forgiven someone. O God, help me to forgive others the way You have forgiven me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
(Meditation: I Peter 5:6-7)
God, lead me by Your wisdom . . . correct me by Your justice . . . restrain me by Your providence . . . forgive me by the blood of Christ . . . defend me by Your power . . . and keep me by Your faithfulness. Through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
(Meditation: Isaiah 41:10)
God, I know You are here and I shouldn't be afraid. But I am. Help me to FEEL Your presence. O God, still my fears, calm my heart, and grant me Your peace. Through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.

Thursday, May 15, 2008
(Meditation: Deuteronomy 11:18-21)
Eternal and everlasting God, I want my children to love You, but I've been relying on Sunday School and others to do this. Help ME to tell my children how important You are in my life. Make ME a good example of a life of faith. Help ME to be a strong spiritual leader in my family. May my words and my behavior speak the same language. Through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.

Friday, May 16, 2008
(Meditation: Colossians 2:6-10)
God, my life doesn't always have meaning, and nothing I do seems to give it meaning. Forgive me when I think that it comes automatically with my work and my own efforts, and not from You. Help me to find meaning in the plans that You have for me. Help me to turn over my feverish ways to You and say, "Thy will be done." Amen.