Morning Prayer
Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
Inspiration
The centurion understood authority and power, for he himself was a commander. And he recognized the depth and reach of Jesus’ power over all the world. “Just say the word,” the centurion pleaded, understanding that Jesus could command sickness and health with just a word, even from a great distance.
Prayer
Father, like the centurion, I am not worthy to come to You, yet You welcome me into Your presence anyway. I confess that sometimes I don’t recognize Your full power, and I pray with uncertainty and doubt. Teach me to pray with confidence and boldness, knowing that all power and authority are in Your hands. 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.
