Morning Prayer
Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
Inspiration
We prepare for a hike by wearing efficient shoes and bringing plenty of water; so we don't become weary or dehydrated. We also equip our spirits by abandoning earthly business to follow the Lord. Jesus told the disciples on multiple occasions that the road would be challenging; thus, God would always provide for them as they spread the Gospel in His name. God followed through to ensure they were clothed, fed, and sheltered each step of the way. God calls us to special ministries throughout our life. We doubt our abilities or become worried about day-to-day provisions. We must remember that God will always provide for us as we continue our work in His name.
Prayer
Dear God, You call us to minister to the world by undertaking various tasks. We will not worry about the details because we know that You will provide for us accordingly. 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.
