Night Prayer
The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
Inspiration
Scripture has much to say about our treatment of the weak; we look to Jesus as the best example. He visited the homes of undesirable people and spoke openly to followers society shunned; he broke bread with all who sought Him. He died on the cross to save an entire world of sinners. We are thankful to our God in Heaven for loving and caring for us; we find solace in His mighty arms.
Prayer
Our Father in Heaven, we thank You for Your everlasting love; we will live according to Your example by loving everyone as You have loved us. 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.
