Morning Prayer
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Inspiration
Leadership and teaching are high callings. There is more to both than just imparting knowledge or giving instruction to others. We must have the conviction to live what we teach and lead by example. When we do so, we demonstrate not only the integrity and reliability of our words but the credence of the gospel itself as others see the effect that it has on our lives.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for calling me to be a leader. Whether I have many or few in my care, I ask that Your Spirit would fill me and empower me to live according to Your goodness and grace. Test my actions so that they may always be in step with Your truth. And test words so that they may always lead others in Your truth. 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.
