Night Prayer
And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
Inspiration
We feel small looking out upon the massive crashing waves of the sea. Our hearts swell with humility, and joy fills our spirit as crisp ocean water splashes across our toes. Struggles often leave us feeling weak, like debris tossed upon the waves of life, but we remain hopeful with the knowledge that our Creator holds the sea in the palm of His hand. God prevents our struggles from crashing down upon us just as He commands the mighty waves to come so far and no further.
Prayer
Dear God, we lift our voices in praise as we observe the beauty of the world You have created. We are thankful for the hope, peace, and security we have in 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.
