Morning Prayer
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Inspiration
Have you ever felt like there is a separation between you and God? Like no matter how much you try, you simply cannot get close to him? Let go of these thoughts! If you have placed your faith in God through his son, Jesus Christ, you can speak to him, you can call on him, you are welcome to join him. His grace is enough. He is waiting with open arms! Allow this truth to fill you with the peace of God and rejoice! Your hope lies in seeing your savior face to face.
Prayer
Dear God, you have given my hope. My faith in you gives me a peace beyond all understanding. O Lord, your grace allows me to draw close to you in a way that I struggle to understand. Help me to let go of anything keeping me separated from you. Thank you for meeting me where I am and for replacing my fears with peace. My faith in you fills me with rejoicing. Jesus, you are my hope when I need 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.
