Night Prayer
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Inspiration
Medieval kings did not want to be bothered by the lower class and brushed them off to be taken care of by others. Peasants served a king who cared nothing for them and enjoyed the separation. God reigns over the world and despises the sin that separates us. He allowed Christ’s death upon the cross so we could come before throne of grace. We are invited to speak openly and boldly regarding our need for forgiveness.
Prayer
Dear Lord, we come before You with rejoicing hearts to ask forgiveness for our sin. Thank you for sending Christ to die upon the cross, giving us access to You. 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.
