Morning Prayer
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
Inspiration
Just because a new idea sounds intelligent, that doesn’t mean it is true. And just because a new trend looks appealing, that doesn’t mean it is right. We have been given the Word of God, the life of Jesus, and the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide us in all truth. Let us not give ear to the voices that would oppose the truth that God has already given us, so that we may remain steadfast in Him.
Prayer
Lord, in the clamor of voices in our world, I desire to hear Yours. In the onslaught of information, give me the wisdom to sift truth from falsehood. Help me to not be deceived by false knowledge that sets itself up against You, and instead rely on Your word and Your Spirit. 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.
