Morning Prayer
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Inspiration
When we preach or hear the Word preached, we should understand that the Bible is the oracles of God. Where is the prophet among you, O Church of the living God? There is none today save one, His written Word, which is the very words of the prophets recorded for us and given to us for our benefit.
Prayer
Speak, Lord, through your Word to me and to all your Church. Speak to this generation, which has become so wise in its own eyes, and humble us. Let us see true wisdom and perfect beauty in your holy Law and holy Gospel. Give us the eyes to see and the heart to obey your truths. 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.
