Night Prayer
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Inspiration
Our world is fallen, and we are faced with evil on a daily basis. And though we cannot escape evil, we are called to not participate in evil. Yet even those who are lost recognize what is true and honest. And when we choose the path of obedience, love, and peace, doing right even in the face of evil, God’s grace is revealed in us.
Prayer
Lord, judgment and revenge are Yours alone. When I am faced with evil, I ask that You would give me power by Your Spirit to resist the temptation to retaliate. Give me wisdom to discern the right path, so that my actions may be pathways to Your peace in all circumstances. 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.
