Night Prayer
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Inspiration
Living our lives as an example for fellow Christians and nonbelievers feels overwhelming. Each of us is human and makes poor choices that lead to sin. We cannot become lazy and use our imperfections as an excuse. Instead, we must change our behavior to directly reflect the nature of God. We can start by seeking peace with one another. Showing God’s compassion through brotherly love is the best example we can display.
Prayer
Dear Lord, please fill us with Your Spirit and guide us to making peace with one another so we may be exceptional examples of Your compassion and love. 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.
