Morning Prayer
And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Inspiration
We can't imagine the work and planning God devoted as He created this beautiful world. On the seventh day, God rested. After putting forth a hard day's labor, we are also encouraged to rest. Our earthly bodies need time to restore themselves and rejuvenate, so we return to work physically and mentally refreshed. Rest allows us to remain alert and ready to put forth the best effort in our work, school, or home environment.
Prayer
Dear God, Please help us understand it is acceptable to rest; so our bodies remain rejuvenated and refreshed for future endeavors. 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.
