Morning Prayer
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
Inspiration
People break our hearts with their words, actions, and other sinful behaviors. Sin is the root cause of our pain and suffering, and this imperfect world is full of darkness that will harm us. We hold fast to our relationship with God because He loves us unconditionally and shields us from exposure. We trust Him because He is faithful and dedicated to our safety. His love blankets our spirits to keep us safe and secure.
Prayer
Dear God, We are thankful for Your love and protection against the sinful behaviors of this world. We know we can trust You to keep us safe and secure. 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.
