Morning Prayer
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Inspiration
Contrary to what the world might say, revenge is never sweet. If someone wrongs you, do not seek to get back at them. That is not love and that is not of God. Focus on healing and forgiving instead, and move on with your life. This is mature and it is godly.
Prayer
Dear God, I pray that in times where I am offended may I never stoop to the level of my offender. I pray that you will help me heal and forgive, instead of seek to gain revenge. I know that there is nothing in revenge. May I act in your love instead, Lord. In Jesus' name, I pray. 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.
