Morning Prayer
And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.
Inspiration
Jesus continues to teach us how to strengthen our walk with Him each day. We study His parables to learn more about God and ourselves; while also observing sinful flaws we must address. Jesus is an exceptional teacher. He teaches us how to grow personally and serves as an example of how we should be teaching others. We will continue to study God's word for direction and use Christ's life as an example when aligning our own life with the will of God.
Prayer
Dear God, Jesus is our salvation, friend, and teacher. Please direct our focus as we study today. We want to address our sinful flaws and grow closer 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.
