Night Prayer
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Inspiration
Before we knew Jesus, we had all sorts of selfish ambitions and desires that came from an impure heart. And even knowing Jesus, it’s not always easy to walk away from those desires. In fact, sometimes we have to run! And as we flee from selfish desires, Jesus opens our eyes to see that we are running to him as he purifies our hearts and wraps us in his righteousness.
Prayer
Lord, You have forgiven me and made me new. Yet the lusts and ambitions of my past creep into my thoughts. Please give me swift feet and a clear path so that I may flee from these thoughts. Embrace me with Your righteousness and fill me with Your purity, so that I may withstand the temptations that try to chase me down. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Night Prayer
And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Inspiration
We have many daily challenges that cause us to worry. Financial burdens, physical health, and other personal affairs cause anxiety and fear. Jesus reassures the disciples that they do not have to worry about where they will rest or what clothes they will wear because God will be present to provide for them as needed. We can apply this knowledge to our concerns as well. God is present and will provide for us physically and spiritually. Even when things are not okay, His presence alone grants us peace to make it through each life event.
Prayer
Dear Lord, we love and adore You. We are grateful for Your presence in our lives and the peace You bestow upon us. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
