Monthly Archives: August 2013

DayLight 8.31.13

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DayLight Scripture –

For the Lord is good: His mercy lasts forever; and His truth endures to all generations.

Psalm 100:5

DayLight Prayer –

Father God, How I long for your great mercy to be established in the earth, where your children could look at one another with compassion instead of only seeing the social labels we’ve acquired and given to one another. The truth is, our goodness is completely limited without you. Lord, have mercy on us.  Amen.

DayLight 8.30.13

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DayLight Scripture –

For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will be withheld from those who walk in the way of God.

Psalm 84:11

DayLight Prayer –

Father God, When the light is too bright you shield me. When the darkness is overwhelming you hold the light for me. You are all in all to me; never let me stray for the path I walk with you. Keep me close to you; as close as the air I breathe.  Amen.

DayLight 8.29.13

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DayLight Scripture –

We know that things work together for good to all who love God and are called according to God’s purposes .

Romans 8:28

DayLight Prayer –

Father God, Some days I fail to see the good that you are working, especially where there is pain, sadness and fear. But never-the-less I believe Paul’s proclamation. I believe that you are working everything to the good…because that is who you are. God you are good and your mercy is everlasting.  Amen.

DayLight 8.28.13

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DayLight Scripture –

If only people would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to all the children of humanity! For God satisfies the longing of our souls, and fills the hungry with goodness .

Psalm 107: 8-9

DayLight Prayer –

Lord, Let me give thanks and praise to you today. For I was able to open my eyes this morning and take a breath…all because of your favor. Let all who have breath sing and shout in praise to your holy name.  Amen.

DayLight 8.27.13

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DayLight Scripture –

We have received the fullness of Jesus, grace for grace.

John 1:16

DayLight Prayer –

Lord of heaven, Your grace is sufficient for me today. Like a great many days it is all I can see. I give thanks for your loving kindness to me; for being present; for holding me through the dark, scary and overwhelming days. Let me fall into your grace and pass it on to others. Your grace is sufficient for us all.  Amen.

DayLight 8.26.13

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DayLight Scripture –

Be confident in this thing, that He who has begun a good work in you, will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6

DayLight Prayer –

Dear Lord, This culture will deceive me into believing that I must look, act, live and be a certain way before I am valuable in the world. I reject this. I am thankful that you go past the outer façade of my being and into my heart to do your work. Live fully in me today and live in my actions. Help me to get out of your way. Help me to be your good work today.  Amen.

DayLight 8.25.13

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DayLight Scripture –

The Lord is good to all; God’s tender mercies are over all that God does.

Psalm 145:9

DayLight Prayer –

Father God, Pour out your tender mercies over me today. Give me the strength to dodge all the evil that is shot at me. Release me to live fearlessly and boldly proclaim the good news to the people. Let the name of the Lord be spoken, sung, praised, and let the word of the Lord be received with gladness by your people everywhere.  Amen.

DayLight 8.24.13

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DayLight Scripture –

Blessed is every one who honors the Lord; all who walk in the way of the Lord will find labor and feed themselves. Happiness will be your reward and wellness will be your joy.

Psalm 128: 1-2

DayLight Prayer –

Jesus, Lord, Today I am thankful for the gift of employment. I am grateful that you have given me a way to earn a living, care for myself and give to others. Help me today to work as unto you, so that my labors will be fruitful in your kingdom here on earth. Turn all my tasks to the good.   Amen.

DayLight 8.23.13

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DayLight Scripture –

For the Lord’s eyes are always upon his righteous children, and his ears are open to their prayers.

1 Peter 3:12

DayLight Prayer –

Gracious Lord, In many ways I lift my prayers to you; long wordy ones, formal church ones, over-the-sick and downtrodden ones, ones thought, ones cried, ones screamed and ones that are tormented, disappointed, and frustrated. Yet you hear them all. You receive them all, just as they are offered because your eyes see the places from which they come and your ears hear the prayers of your children. I give you praise because I am so grateful you hear me just as I am.   Amen.

DayLight 8.22.13

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DayLight Scripture –

Blessed are those whose heart is pure, for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:8

DayLight Prayer –

Lord, Phillip asked you to show the Father to him and all the disciples and they would be satisfied, to which you responded, “I am…” Give me a pure heart so that when I see God I will be able to recognize God. Help me to have peace today as I realize your presence in my life.   Amen.