Morning Prayer
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Inspiration
In our bodies, we experience aches, pain, and discomfort. And as we age, our bodies groan even more as they grow weary and start to fail us. But God promises that when we are fully united with Him in eternity, we will be equipped with imperishable bodies, not subject to pain, death, or failure. So let us endure our days in this life as we look ahead to the glorious promises of the next life.
Prayer
Lord, I am thankful that You have secured a place for me in eternity. Sometimes, the aches of my body make me long to be free of the trappings of pain and suffering. And I trust in Your promise that one day I will fully know this freedom. So give me the power to persevere in this life, as I move forward with hope in You. 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.
