Night Prayer
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
Inspiration
Proper judgment demands fairness, but not at the expense of mercy. When judged by God’s righteous standards, all of us are deserving of the maximum penalty. Yet, God shows us mercy. And He calls us to bear testimony to the mercy we have been given, by being merciful to others. For it is mercy that led Jesus to the injustice of the cross, so that mercy could prevail over justice.
Prayer
Lord, You are holy, righteous, and just. I do not deserve to be found blameless in Your sight, yet in Your mercy, You have forgiven me and pardoned my sin. Help me to never forget Your mercy, so that I may share Your mercy with others and Your grace may be revealed in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Night Prayer
Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.
Inspiration
We humble ourselves before the Lord when faced with the almighty power He possesses. Death is final to us, yet it has no command over the Maker of the heavens and earth. God has authority over all His creation; we feel small, yet mighty and honored, to be loved by Him. We are grateful that the One who holds the world in the palm of His hand also carries our spirits close to His heart and feels we are worthy to experience eternal life.
Prayer
Dear God, we humble ourselves before You. Thank You for considering us worthy of Your love. We devote our spirits to You and are proud to be Your children. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
