Night Prayer
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Inspiration
When driving, we tend to use the main highways as much as possible. Those roads are big, they’re designed to accommodate a lot of traffic, and they lead to popular destinations. But our spiritual journeys are different. It is the narrow gate, Jesus himself, that leads to eternal rest. No other road, no matter how well-traveled, will get us there. The ways and ideas of this world may be popular, but they don’t lead to a good destination.
Prayer
Father, thank You for sending Jesus to not only show me the way to You, but to be the way. Help me to listen to his leading so that I may follow him, staying on the narrow path that leads to salvation. Even if the people around me don’t understand, and choose to go another way, guide me so that I may not stray from You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Night Prayer
O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.
Inspiration
Do you ever feel like nobody understands you? Perhaps you wrestle with conflicting feelings or stumble over thoughts that can be put into words. It’s comforting to know that our God, our Maker, knows us fully and completely. There is no corner of our hearts or minds that He cannot find. And He not only knows our thoughts, but He understands them and is ready to care for whatever needs we have.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, it is a comfort to know that You know me so well. Thank You for remaining close to me. All of my thoughts and feelings are known to You, even the ones that confuse me. You know me better than I know myself. Please meet my needs, according to Your love, power, and knowledge. In Jesus’ name, amen.
