Night Prayer
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
Inspiration
We are delighted by the multitude of talents the Lord has bestowed upon us. We observe, in anticipation, as our children’s spiritual gifts come to light and mature. What are their skills? How will they put them to work for the Lord? More importantly, we ponder how to nurture and encourage their growth. God created us with unique physical and intellectual expertise, and we are humbled in the knowledge that each of us has a role in God’s master plan.
Prayer
Dear Lord, it’s an honor to have a role in Your master plan. Help us encourage one another as we grow and mature. 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.
