Night Prayer
And of some have compassion, making a difference:
Inspiration
Compassion makes a difference. As Christians, we must remember that we were once lost, strangers to God. But somehow, God’s mercy reached us and overcame our doubt. And now, we are bearers of this same mercy, so that we may be filled with compassion for those who still doubt. So that through our compassion, God’s mercy might reach and save others, too.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for Your great mercy, by which You’ve rescued me from the fire. I pray that You would fill my heart with compassion for those who still struggle, still doubt, and are still lost. Use me as an agent of Your mercy, so that others might see Your love, know Your grace, and themselves be rescued just as I have been rescued. 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.
