Morning Prayer
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Inspiration
Patience is an expression of wisdom. It is never wise to follow whims and emotions because this will lead to even greater problems. When we choose to be patient, it allows us to put all emotional influences as bay, and clearly pay attention to a situation. When we choose to be quick to anger, we will end up hurting people and it will be hard to reverse the damage our actions caused.
Prayer
Dear God, I pray that I may be like you, slow to anger and eager to be patient. Father, whenever my emotions try to get the better of me, may you help me keep them at bay. I do not desire to hurt anyone – no matter what they have done to me. May I express your love in all situations, Lord. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Night Prayer
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
Inspiration
Can we ask for a better helper than God in times of trouble? Whether we look out across the land and sea or up into the distant sky, all that we see was made by God’s hands. What power! No trouble, no situation, no threat, can measure up to the power of the One who tirelessly intervenes for us, sustaining us by His hand.
Prayer
Lord, You are the Creator of all things. When I look at the works of Your hands, I know that I can trust in You, because You have shown Your power and Your goodness. Teach me to rely not on my own strength, or on fragile human ideas and alliances, but on You. For You are above all things, and You sustain all things. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Devotion
They Don’t Listen
Frances Taylor
Time and time again, prophets were sent to the leaders of Israel trying to bring them back to God, away from their idols, but they didn't listen. The time described above is not different and the result is not different. The leaders wanted the king to rule in their favor, they wanted power, and whatever else they could get. What they got, however, was the Syrian army that came to Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed all the princes of the people that had gone against God and sent the spoils to Damascus. What did they gain by worshiping idols? What do we gain by ignoring the teachings of Jesus and making idols of money, power, fame, and even ourselves? People with too much money often live in fear that someone will come and steal it. Notice that the fences and walls of the rich are usually higher than those of the poor. Fame is fleeting and those who have it spend a lot of time worrying about their safety. Power? There's always someone who wants to ...
Night Prayer
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
Inspiration
Just because a new idea sounds intelligent, that doesn’t mean it is true. And just because a new trend looks appealing, that doesn’t mean it is right. We have been given the Word of God, the life of Jesus, and the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide us in all truth. Let us not give ear to the voices that would oppose the truth that God has already given us, so that we may remain steadfast in Him.
Prayer
Lord, in the clamor of voices in our world, I desire to hear Yours. In the onslaught of information, give me the wisdom to sift truth from falsehood. Help me to not be deceived by false knowledge that sets itself up against You, and instead rely on Your word and Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, amen.
