Morning Prayer
Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?
Inspiration
Often, people try to hide their sins. They sin behind closed doors or in the actual dark where they think others cannot see. Why? Because sin is shameful. We do not want to expose our sin to the light. Yet, no matter how much effort you place into hiding your plans or sins from the Lord, he still sees your heart. He searches our heart and knows what evil is lurking in the darkness. He will bring what was hidden in the darkness into the light and judge it accordingly.
Prayer
Dear God, search me and know my ways. Do not allow me to hide anything from you. Whatever secret sin I am harboring, bring it to the light so that I may seek forgiveness and repent. I know you discipline us because you love us. Remove any sin from my life that is separating me from you. Thank you for loving us enough to send your son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for my sins so that I may have eternal life. 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.
