Night Prayer
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
Inspiration
Just like Thomas, we have our moments of doubt. And like Thomas, sometimes the Lord supplies us with the proof that we demand. And sometimes, we must trust by faith. But when we struggle with doubt, Jesus is faithful to answer us, to answer our doubts, and to increase our faith.
Prayer
Lord, sometimes Your words are difficult to believe. Sometimes Your presence seems to elude me. Sometimes, I have questions and need answers. Please speak to me in my moments of doubt, give me sight where I need sight, wisdom where I need wisdom. Help me to trust in You as You lead me through and beyond my doubts. 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.
