Morning Prayer
Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
Inspiration
Actions display our faith! If we say we live by faith through Christ, we must consider how our actions reflect our claim. If we are not genuine, our faith and works are phony. Faith inspires us to act by providing for those in need, working within the church, or sitting with a grieving friend. Loyalty to the Lord motivates us to get out into the world and make changes in His name.
Prayer
Dear Lord, through faith, You inspire us to make the world a better place. Show us opportunities to act on Your behalf as we continue to live according to Your will. 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.
