Night Prayer
And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
Inspiration
Consider the vast depths of the sea, teeming with vibrant life. God did that. Gaze at the brilliance of the stars in the night sky and see their patterns. God did that. Stand at the foot of a great mountain as you look up at the peak rising high above the earth. God did that. All around us, the magnitude and wonder of creation reveal the greatness of the Creator.
Prayer
Lord, words cannot describe the wonder that I experience when I consider the works of Your hands. The mountains and the seas, the moon and the stars, all testify to Your power. From the first moments, the universe has displayed Your glory. Your majesty and creativity leave me awestruck, and all I can do is offer You praise. 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.
