Night Prayer
Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.
Inspiration
God loves His creation; He tends to the birds of the air and the lilies of the field. We know He also cares for us; He knows what we need before we ask, and He understands our hearts with wisdom beyond our limited knowledge. We desire many things we do not need, which makes the working hand of God seem invisible at times. By surrendering our hearts to His will, we see all the blessings He has bestowed upon us.
Prayer
Dear Lord, You are our refuge and constant provider. We lift our voices in praise for Your steadfast love and understanding. 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.
