James 4:1-10, Psalm 55:7-11, 23, Mark 9:3--37

Daily Holy Mass Readings:  James 4:1-10, Psalm 55:7-11, 23, 

                                              Mark 9:30-37

James 4:1-10, 

My Beloved, as I stand on the threshold of Lent You have many things to say to me.  Grant me the grace to listen with an open heart and a sensitive spirit in order that I may do all You ask of me.  Teach me to go down on my knees this Lent and beg You to strengthen me so I can overcome my weaknesses which are legion.  be merciful to me Lord a sinner who wishes to please You always.  But I am weak willed my own true God help me!!!

Verse 5

 “The longing of the spirit He sent to dwell in us is a jealous longing?

"---- Mine, why do you moan, lament and wring your hands as if you are alone.  When you ask I give - believe that all you ask in faith has been granted you and act on it.  You have all you need for I am a generous God who withholds no good thing from those who ask in confidence and faith. I love you."


Psalm 55:7-11, 23

My Beloved, thank You for speaking to me so directly and clearly this morning.  I shall come away with You to be alone with You my Beloved.  I shall rest in You and I shall comfort You and in turn, You will comfort and strengthen me.  All my burdens I shall place on You who are my Rock, my Strength and my Deliverer.

Mark 9:30-37

36 Then he took a little child, placed it in their midst, and putting his arms around it he said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes a child such as this in my name, welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, welcomes not me but the One who sent me.”

My Beloved, help me to welcome all children for Your sake for I want You and the Father to find a welcome in me always.

Proverbs 30:3

Daily Meditation:  Proverbs 30:4

Proverbs 30:4

"---- Mine, who has ascended the heavens and descended?

Who has gathered the winds in His hands?

Who has encircled the waters with His cloak?

Who has established the limits of the earth?  What is His Name or the Name of His Son?  Do you know?"

"Yes I do my Beloved, His Name is Abba Father and the Name of His Son is Jesus Christ, One who saves, the Anointed One, the Only Son of the Living God.  

I am grateful that I am the Father's adopted daughter, co-heir with You who has redeemed and saved me and calls me His little sister, His spouse, His own.  Thank You my Beloved for loving me as You do."