Night Prayer
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Inspiration
It pleases God when we are good stewards. Whether He has entrusted us with great wealth and responsibility, or meager means and influence, He calls us to be faithful with what we’ve been given. When we respond in obedience, and serve where and how we are able, He invites us to participate in greater service for His kingdom’s sake.
Prayer
Thank You for calling me to be a part of Your good work. Help me to use my time, talents, and treasure in ways that honor You and further Your kingdom. Please accept my gifts and my service, and use them to Your glory. 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.
