Morning Prayer
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Inspiration
The word of God is so powerful; it is able to reform minds, compel hearts, and transform lives. When you read the word of God, or come into constant contact with God, through prayer, your life will never remain in the same way. The word of God contains life, and as we become exposed to it, that life comes into contact with our hearts and we are changed.
Prayer
Dear God, I am grateful for the transforming power of your Word. Were it not for you and your Word, Lord, my life would be a mess. Your word has saved me from the clutches of darkness, and has brought me into the light. For this, my God, I am truly grateful. In Jesus' name, I pray. 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.
