Night Prayer
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Inspiration
God gives us spiritual gifts of all shapes and sizes. He has created within each of us a precious light that reflects His great love. Often, we become shy about stepping out into the world to let our light shine. Let us remember that the Holy Spirit fills our hearts; He provides wisdom and guidance. He will open opportunities for us to use our unique gift for the works of the Lord.
Prayer
Dear God, we are excited to use our spiritual gifts for Your good works. Please lead us through the darkest areas so that we may shine for 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.
