Morning Prayer
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Inspiration
Those living in sin are living in darkness. Even more, they are living under the power of darkness. We have a true enemy and it exists in this power of darkness pulling us further away from the light and from truth. It is in darkness where we try to hide our sins. However, we do not have to live in darkness! God sent his son, Jesus Christ, to save us! When we place our faith in Jesus Christ, he is quick to forgive us and we become a part of his kingdom. There is no darkness in his kingdom. Praise God!
Prayer
Dear God, we know that spiritual warfare is real. The powers of darkness exist and they try to pull us away from the light and apart from you. Give me wisdom and strength to battle this darkness in your name. Thank you for sending your son, Jesus Christ, so that I no longer have to live in darkness but may rejoice as a member of your holy kingdom. We know you will conquer evil and darkness. Help me to live my life as a light shining in the darkness to help draw others to you. 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.
