Night Prayer
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
Inspiration
The command to love our neighbor is tied closely to the command to love God. When we love our neighbor, we bear witness to the love of God that is within us, as we pour out the compassion that He so freely showers on us. Love is only genuine when it is shared, so God calls us to be sharers of His love by enabling us to meet the needs around us.
Prayer
Lord, You have given so freely of Yourself, and I am overwhelmed by the riches of Your love. Help me to dwell in that love with open eyes and open hands so that I might see where Your compassion is needed and share a measure of Your love. Please continue to fill me with Your love, so that I may always be prepared to share You with others. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Night Prayer
Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.
Inspiration
We humble ourselves before the Lord when faced with the almighty power He possesses. Death is final to us, yet it has no command over the Maker of the heavens and earth. God has authority over all His creation; we feel small, yet mighty and honored, to be loved by Him. We are grateful that the One who holds the world in the palm of His hand also carries our spirits close to His heart and feels we are worthy to experience eternal life.
Prayer
Dear God, we humble ourselves before You. Thank You for considering us worthy of Your love. We devote our spirits to You and are proud to be Your children. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
