Morning Prayer
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Inspiration
Jesus tells the disciples God already knows what they need for survival as they begin their journey and would continue to provide for them every step of the way. They did not worry about clothing, shelter, food, or water because these necessities were always available. God placed people along their path to provide for their physical needs and give them a place to rest. God places people in our lives at just the right moment to meet our spiritual needs. When we face challenging battles, He comforts us by providing spiritual friends to lean on.
Prayer
Dear God, We turn to You in times of trouble because You always know what we need. We are thankful for the spiritual friends You have gifted to us as we experience the challenging battles of life. 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.
