Scripture: Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. —Philippians 2:5-7 Devotional: We are a finite people, living into a consciousness that assists us in understanding an infinite God. Our Christ consciousness is the beautiful part of God that we see manifested through Jesus, the Christ! The renewing of our minds is essential, so that we can think daily, into what is most liberating, most loving, most God-like! We fast and pray, humbling ourselves, submitting ourselves to what is higher than our systems of thought, and wider than what has been imagined this far. We are open to new levels of consciousness that would cause us to think and live deeply into the constructs of Christ in the earth. Prayer/Centering Instructions: // Find a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted. Sit with your back straight. You can sit on a cushion or on a chair. // Set a timer, if you have one. // Begin with five or ten minutes. Allow your body to relax. // Begin to notice your breath flowing in and out at its natural speed. // Choose a sacred word of one or two syllables as the symbol of your intention to be open to God’s presence. Choose any word with which you are comfortable to remind you to be present to God. Examples of a sacred word: Silence, Stillness, Faith, Trust, Holy, Glory, God, Jesus, Abba, Father, Mother, Mary, Amen, Love, Listen, Peace, Mercy, Let Go. // Sitting comfortably and with eyes closed, silently begin to repeat the sacred word, which points you gently towards God’s presence. // When you are ready, you can let go of the sacred word and simply rest in God. // Notice how your body feels after sitting in silence. // End with time and space of thanksgiving/gratitude