Morning Prayer
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Inspiration
At times, we all go through mourning. We lose loved ones, relationships, or even jobs and find ourselves weighed down by grief. Jesus promises that when we mourn, He will be there to comfort us. Grief and sadness subside in their time, but it is assuring to know that in the midst of them, we are not alone, as God himself remains near and weeps with us.
Prayer
Lord, You are the God of all comfort, and I thank You for Your great love. As I wrestle with the grief of loss that weighs heavy on my heart, I pray that You would bring relief to my burden. Help me to bear my sorrow so that I may endure this season of mourning and take comfort in knowing that You are with me. 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.
