Night Prayer
So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
Inspiration
Rain falls from the sky to nourish the ground below so that nature can flourish. Water evaporates into the heavens when its job is complete. God does not speak to us without purpose. He gives us direction to nourish our souls; so the Good News will flourish in the world. After we accomplish our job, we will reunite with our heavenly Father. His work in our lives will have served its purpose.
Prayer
Dear Lord, when You speak to us, we will listen. Your words have purpose and meaning in our lives, and we will surrender 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.
