¹Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. ²He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; ³and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. ⁴And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was.

⁵So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; ⁶as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”

⁷In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. ⁸Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; ⁹and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, ¹⁰having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

• 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.
• As you pay attention to your breath today, open yourself in submission.
• As you inhale, say to yourself, “I am yours.”  Consider those things that are gifts from God, and embrace these on the inhale.
• As you exhale, say to yourself, “I am only yours.”  Consider those things that keep you from God, and let go of these on the exhale.
• Continue this practice until you are as free as you can be.
• In this safe place where you are held by God, consider obedience you have learned through your suffering.
• Give thanks for God’s faithfulness.
• In this safe place where the world is held by  God, consider obedience the world has learned through the world’s suffering.
• Give thanks for God’s faithfulness.
• Is there a message for you from God?
• Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
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