Author Archives: Judy Eurey

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About Judy Eurey

In my life I am a wife to Ed, a mom to Amanda and Charles, Mimi to Sara and Jessy, and Judy to my friends and family. In 2019 I retired from pastoral ministry and have settled into my new normal. Frankly I love being retired. Unless otherwise noted, the Scripture passages used on my blog DayLight are my own paraphrased interpretations. I invite you to verify, dispute and otherwise comment. I am open to discussion.

DayLight 1.24.16

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school_of_fishDayLight Scripture – Wherever the river flows, every living thing that moves will thrive. There will be great schools of fish, because when these waters enter the sea, it will be fresh. Wherever the river flows, everything will live.

Ezekiel 47:9

DayLight Prayer – Lord, It’s obvious isn’t it? When water is stagnant, there is no life. Help me today to let your living water flow through me, so I will be alive. Amen.

Daylight 1.23.16

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icecrystalsDaylight Scripture – God pours frost, like salt, upon the earth, and when it freezes it has pointy thorns.  A cold north wind will blow, and ice will freeze on the water; it will settle on every pool of water, and the water will put it on like armor.

Sirach 41: 19-20

Daylight Prayer – Lord, some days are glazed with beauty, cold, stark and life threatening. It is on those days that I realize the blessings that you give me; warm home, warm food, warm love. You surround me in the midst of the ice, with the homey fire of your Holy Spirit. I am most blessed. Selah!

Daylight 1-15-16

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Daylight Scripture – Whoever instructs the cynic gets insulted; whoever corrects the wicked gets hurt. 

Proverbs 9:7
Daylight Prayer: Gracious God, there are so many days when I want to instruct cynics and correct the wicked with a tongue of firey righteousness. Then I remember my own sins, doubts, and cynicism. Why is it that we so clearly see those things in others? Why is it we overlook our own grievous faults? Lord, forgive me and help me this day to vocalize kindness, understanding and hope to both the wicked and the cynical…which includes me. In your mercy, Amen.

Daylight 12-18-15

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  Daylight Scripture – If I speak in tongues of human beings and of angels but I don’t have love, I’m a clanging gong or a clashing cymbal.

1Corinthians 1:13
  Daylight Prayer. – Gracious and most merciful Lord. Forgive me when I do not speak with love…in person, to others, under my breath, when writing, when praying, and on Facebook. Keep me from simply clanging and clashing. Amen.

Daylight 12-15-15

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Daylight Scripture – The Son is the light of God’s glory and the imprint of God’s being. He maintains everything with his powerful message. After he carried out the cleansing of people from their sins, he sat down at the right side of the highest majesty.

Hebrews 1:3
Daylight Prayer – Lord, I pray for your power to understand the depths of your glory and majesty. Help me to see rightly, and help me to look for ways to serve that are pleasing to you. Guide me daily to seek your wisdom. Show me how to be more like you. Amen.

Daylight 12-14-15

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Daylight Scripture – God said, “let there be light, and there was light.”

Genesis 1:3
Daylight Prayer – Lord, my prayer this day is for persons who are lost in the darkness of this world. Cast away fear, doubt, and heartbreak. Restore faith. Transform circumstances. Create blessing. I pray that in your mercy you speak light into their lives as only you can do. Amen.

DayLight 12-4-15

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Mary2DayLight Scripture – The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,  because the Lord has anointed meHe has sent me to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to liberate the oppressed, and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

Luke 4: 18-19

DayLight Prayer – Lord, These words help me to remember my own calling. Thank you for the blessings of life and ministry. I have come to learn that when we follow the calling your give us, or as some might say, realize our life purpose and do it, our lives are anointed; anointed by your Spirit, your grace, and your favor. Help me each day to overcome my own resistance to follow you, and enable me to continue to share the good news. Amen.

Daylight 12-2-15

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light in darkDaylight Scripture –  There was a man sent from God whose name was John.  He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

John 1: 6-8

Daylight Prayer – Gracious Lord, Today I think about all the people who need your light; those who live in dark places, dungeons of doubt, caves of crisis, and man-holes of misery. Please send a “John” or a “Jane” to find them. Bring them the witness to your love, mercy and grace. Let the light shine in their darknesses and bring them hope. Amen.

DayLight 11-25-15

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2015-10-31 20.39.59-1DayLight Scripture – Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

1 Chronicles 16:34

DayLight Prayer – Today on the day before Thanksgiving, I want to say thank you. I know that everything comes from you. Everything. Thank you, God. Amen.