Night Prayer
Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
Inspiration
In commerce, letters of recommendation are common. We use them in employment, lending, and leasing transactions. The ‘letters’ from Jesus that declare our worthiness to do His work are not mere ink and paper. They are the transformed hearts of the lives that we’ve touched. They are the outpouring of the Spirit through us to others. The fruits of our work testify to Christ’s power in us.
Prayer
Father, I may never fully realize the impact of the work that You’ve called me to. So I thank You for allowing me to see at least a portion of what You’ve done through me. It brings me joy and encouragement to know that You have made me useful. Continue to work through me, Lord, and use me to advance Your kingdom. 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.
