Morning Prayer
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Inspiration
We all daydream about our future and make plans regarding our employment, finances, family, or school. We share some of our ideas with friends and family while keeping others hidden in our hearts. Our plans need the Lord's wisdom to transform into reality, so we are delighted as we await His instruction. He pulls our hidden dreams to the surface and grants us peace as we follow through according to His plan.
Prayer
Dear Lord, We turn to You for wisdom regarding our plans. Help us determine what should be brought to the surface and considered a priority according to Your will. 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.
