Morning Prayer
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Inspiration
We put our best foot forward when completing any endeavor. Whether it be work, school, or other social events, we are to give our best instead of slacking off. Most importantly, we must work with a cheerful heart. God is all-knowing and recognizes our resentful, reluctant emotions right away. Actions speak volumes, and we want to reflect God's character in each activity, even when our obligations are tedious. When we commit our time or energy to someone, we will follow through with eagerness and a moralistic work ethic.
Prayer
Dear Lord, When we commit our time and energy to others, we will give our best and complete each endeavor with a cheerful heart. 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.
