DayLight Scripture –

We have believed in Jesus Christ so that we might be made just by faith in him, and not through our own deeds which can’t save anyone.

Galatians 2:16b

DayLight Prayer –

Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me enough faith to believe in your saving power. I certainly know that my deeds are not good enough to save squat–much less my eternal soul–so Jesus, Thank You.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

For the God of Daniel is the living God and endures forever; God’s kingdom will never be destroyed and God dominion has no end.

Daniel 6:26b

DayLight Prayer –

Lord God, King Darius recognized that you are God of all things, omniscient, omnipotent and everlasting. When I get in those moments of stress and fear, help me to stop and remember Darius’ words. Help me take strength from the fact that such a One as You notices and loves even me.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

When Solomon was old, his wives seduced him to follow other gods. His heart was not completely with God as his father David’s had been.

1 Kings 11:4

DayLight Prayer –

Gracious God, As I grow older keep my heart finely attuned to you. Give me faith to trust you day by day even as my life ebbs away and my body begins to fail. Use me to the very end, I pray.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

Teach a young person about which way to live, and when the young one is old, she will live that way.

Proverbs 22:6

DayLight Prayer –

Father, you know the great influence we have on our children even more than we do. Oh God, help us to live before the young, lives that please you, so that we influence them to live to please you as well.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

Your life needs to be free, and then you will be satisfied with all you are blessed with. Love of money and things should not rule you.

Hebrews 13:5

DayLight Prayer –

Lord, this culture is always offering me more…more food, more stuff, more sex appeal, more fun, more relaxation, more love…more, more, more–Help me turn from the need for more and turn toward my need for you. Keep my heart and my desires focused on the One who satisfies.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” the Spirit says, “let them rest from their labors, for their works follow them.”

Revelation 14:13

DayLight Prayer –

Heavenly Lord, The promise of rest, especially today, is very appealing to my spirit. An eternity of blessed peace awaits all of us who die knowing you. Thank you for your promise of everlasting blessings. Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

Lord, see how I am in distress; churning inside; my heart breaking, for I’ve been rebellious. Outside the children are being murdered and inside, there is death.

Lamentations 1:20

DayLight Prayer –

Lord, when I look at this crazy world and how we humans hurt and murder one another with fists, weapons, words, and cruel actions, my heart cries out: Have mercy, have mercy upon us. Give us eyes to see, hearts to break, repentance to offer, and wills that want to change. Start with me first. Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

People cannot be made secure from scheming and wicked actions, but the one who seeks to be righteous is rooted in secure soil.

Proverbs 12:3

DayLight Prayer –

Holy Lord, Thank you for the understanding that only the righteousness of Jesus can secure me. Help me to make my actions match up with your way and Jesus’ commands. Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

God said to humanity, “Look! The fear of the Lord–that is wisdom, and turning from evil is understanding.”

Job 28:28

DayLight Prayer –

Dear Lord,  wisdom and understanding is illusive to me on many days, but I hope and trust that you guide me, even when I lack even a basic type of sense. Thank you, Lord, for your constant presence–the foundation on which I stand. Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

An intelligent person uses restraint when speaking, and a person who keeps a cool head is a person who understands.

Proverbs 17:27

DayLight Prayer –

My Lord, a cool head is not easy to keep in some situations. Give me divine intelligence and understanding today to be restrained and wise in my responses. Amen.