Morning Prayer
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
Inspiration
We face the issue of time management each day. We manage our work schedule, daily routine, and a monthly list of events. What do we consider priorities; work, family, entertainment, or education? We often place worldly business over worship, prayer, and Bible Study. As we think about tomorrow, next week, or the month ahead, we must remember that we have devoted our lives to the Lord, and He always comes first. We will include Him in our planning for His blessing and direction.
Prayer
Dear Lord, We want You involved in every moment. As we make plans for days ahead, You come first! Please teach us to manage our time accordingly. 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.
