Morning Prayer
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
Inspiration
We must consider the cost of discipleship as we lay down our lives to follow the Lord. Surrendering our spirit includes changing our lifestyle, relationships, and mindset. We no longer focus on earthly things as our mind concentrates on eternal salvation. We are ready to repent our transgressions and move forward by removing the alluring temptations of sin from our lives. In some instances, these changes may cause sorrow, yet, we continue living life with the new heart God has created with us.
Prayer
Dear Lord, We have invited You into our hearts and are ready to change our mindset. We yearn to be closer to You and live our lives according to Your will and not the worlds. 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.
