⁵Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 
⁶   who, though he was in the form of God, 
          did not regard equality with God 
          as something to be exploited, 
⁷   but emptied himself, 
          taking the form of a slave, 
          being born in human likeness. 
     And being found in human form, 
⁸        he humbled himself 
          and became obedient to the point of death — 
          even death on a cross.

⁹   Therefore God also highly exalted him 
          and gave him the name 
          that is above every name, 
¹⁰  so that at the name of Jesus 
          every knee should bend, 
          in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 
¹¹  and every tongue should confess 
          that Jesus Christ is Lord, 
          to the glory of God the Father.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the deep breath.
• Empty all that you can.  Continue to breathe.  Empty some more.
• Write down anything you are afraid you will forget.
• Move aside anything that is distracting you.
• Empty to be able to be obedient.
• What does God ask you to do?
• Empty to be able to receive.
• What is God trying to give you?
• As you respond to this gift, how do you confess Jesus Christ is Lord?
• Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.