Night Prayer
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
Inspiration
Whether we have much or we have little, it is the state of our hearts and not the balance of our bank accounts that is our true measure of value. Wealth can do much in this life, but it cannot help us in eternity. But the righteousness that comes from God is a lasting treasure that secures our future.
Prayer
Lord, help me to see past the wealth of this life, and protect me from any greed or envy that might enter my mind. Help me to be content with what I have, and to put my trust and hope in the immeasurable righteousness that You have given me, for it is a treasure that cannot be bought and sold. 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.
