Morning Prayer
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Inspiration
In our information-saturated world, we are bombarded with new ideas, theories, and philosophies every day. If we don’t take the time to weigh the merits of these ideas, we will get swept away by the lies. But when we walk in wisdom, God gives us the discernment to weigh ideas against His truth, so that we may make our steps intentional and not be led astray.
Prayer
Lord, every day, I find myself surrounded by noise. So many voices clamor for my ear. Help me to hear You above all others, and give me the wisdom to assess the information around me. Ground my knowledge in the truth of Your word so that my steps may be sure. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Night Prayer
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.
Inspiration
We despise the thought of a pile of dirty dishes in the sink. The outside is easy to clean; it's the caked-up residue on the inside that's so difficult to remove. Jesus compares the scribes and Pharisees with dishes that have been wiped clean on the outside while dirty inside. The Pharisees took exceptional care of their outward appearance and neglected their inward spirits. We are guilty of allowing our hearts to be left filthy as well. We look and act as we should while our souls are full of darkness. We must continue to converse with the Holy Spirit daily and trust His guidance to cleanse our sinful nature.
Prayer
Dear God, Please forgive our sinful nature. We yearn for cleansing from within, so we are genuine witnesses to Your name. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
