Morning Prayer
Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.
Inspiration
We are children of God. When we meditate on this truth, we are often reminded of what it says about us, and about how much we are loved. But what does it say about God? His creation of us in His image and His design of our complexity reveal His grandeur. God is not a small, human idea made by our finite minds. He is infinite and above all.
Prayer
God, it is a joy to call you ‘Father.’ As Your child, I am in awe at the depth of Your love and care for me. But today I pause to consider Your greatness. You were before all things and all men, and You are above all things and all men. Help me to see You more as You really are, and not merely what men try to make You to be. 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.
