Morning Prayer
And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.
Inspiration
Speaking up for the Lord is not always easy to do. Today, Christians still face prosecution from many sides, under the duress of governments, one's society, in the media, or even within one's workplace or school. But trust in the Holy Spirit to speak up in the face of ridicule, hostilities, or tyranny. Jesus promises to be there in the hour of our need; we may not have all the answers, but we will be provided for, we are not alone.
Prayer
Lord God guide me through the challenges of others to our faith, and grant me your wisdom and words against all who seek injury. Give me over to your will in defending our faith, and stay with me in the hour of my need. Help me help others see the way towards your truth and your salvation, 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.
