Night Prayer
Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
Inspiration
When we think of strength, we think of bulky biceps and chiseled torsos. The tongue, by comparison, is just a tiny muscle that doesn’t seem strong at all. Yet, the tongue wields the power of words that speak from our hearts. And once words get out, they cannot be contained. Like a small spark that spreads across an entire forest, so too can our words bring about sweeping destruction.
Prayer
Lord, please help me to guard my tongue. Before I speak, give me the wisdom to examine my own heart so that any malice, hate, or ridicule may not escape my mouth. I have seen and felt the destruction of an untamed tongue, and I do not wish to cause such harm to others. Watch over my thoughts so that my words may honor 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.
