DayLight Scripture – The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. On those living in a pitch-dark land, light has dawned.

Isaiah 9:2

DayLight Prayer – Lord, How many of us are lost in the dark? There are many, I believe. Even I have moments of darkness, when the clarity that I need evades me. But I know you are there, even in the darkness with me. I know that when I reach out for you, I will find you there to lead me into the light. Help me to reach for you always. You are my help, my strength, my answer to all darkness.  Amen. 

DayLight Scripture – Everyone went to their own cities to be enrolled.

Luke 2:3

DayLight Prayer – Great and Mighty God, Today I pray for all people who are associated with the governments of the world, especially those who are in public service from being elected by the people. God give them wisdom to make decisions that will help the causes of human dignity, empowerment, and lifting the oppression that occurs in the cities, towns and countries.  Amen. 

DayLight Scripture – Then Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Because my mighty God has done great things for me, and God is holy.

Luke 1: 46-47

DayLight Prayer – Lord,  My prayer for this day is a request for you to help us to magnify God in my own life. Help me to reflect the work of God in my life like a 10 power magnifying mirror. I repeat the words of sweet Mary. God is holy, and God has indeed done mighty things in my life. Praise the Lord! Amen. 

DayLight Scripture – A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and much grieving. Rachel weeping for her children, and she did not want to be comforted, because they were no more.

Matthew 2:18

DayLight Prayer – Lord,  My prayer today is for mothers who have lost their children. When they feel like the holes in their hearts will overwhelm them, give them reassurance of your presence. When their memories strike their emotions with tremendous sadness, help them carry on. When they are faced with people who can never understand their heart-break, their refusal to be comforted, their reluctance to go on, give them your mighty strength to sustain them. Amen. 

DayLight Scripture –  They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.”

Matthew 2:2

DayLight Prayer – Lord, The Christmas story never gets old to me, neither does the awe which accompanies it. What would make learned men take on such a perilous journey to bring you gifts. What did they really know? God today help me to have the same passion for you, and help me to have courage in the face of the peril of my own journey. Amen. 

DayLight Scripture – The true light that shines on all people was coming into the world. The light was in the world, and the world came into being through the light, but the world didn’t recognize the light.

John 1: 9-10

DayLight Prayer – Lord, These days we are seeing all kinds of lights; lights on trees, rails, tractors, bushes, towers, boats and even golf carts. Lord, let it be that every twinkling light this Christmas season reminds someone of your birthday, when you, the light of the world, became one of us so that blindness and loss would be overcome, Amen. 

DayLight Scripture – God is my loyal one, my fortress, my place of safety, my rescuer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, and the one who subdues people before me.

Psalm 144:2

DayLight Prayer – God, I am so thankful for your willingness to save me, to rescue me in my times of doubt and confusion. How would I survive this thing we call life without your refuge.  It is a scary thought. Help me Lord to introduce you to anybody I meet who hardly knows who you are, and help them to meet you with joy.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture – At once the Spirit forced Jesus out into the wilderness.  He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among the wild animals, and the angels took care of him.

Mark 1: 13-14

DayLight Prayer – Lord,  I am praying for all those persons who today will be tempted beyond their ability to resist. Lord, give them an extra measure of strength to resist. Help them to avoid that fight, to let go of that drink, to fight the urge to steal, to resist the offer of drugs, to say no to a peer who is enticing them to wrong, and for any temptation that looks to difficult…help them to stand with you.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture – I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, then you will produce much fruit. Without me, you can’t do anything.

John 15:5

DayLight Prayer – Lord,  In these days when life is a struggle for many people, I pray that your Spirit can hold us close to the only branch where fruit can be produced. Help us all to be the people of God you want us to be.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture – But look how the wicked hatch evil, conceive trouble, give birth to lies! They make a pit, dig it all out, and then fall right into the hole that they’ve made!

Psalm 7: 14-15

DayLight Prayer – Lord,  Today I pray for those in the world who are victims of the evil that is hatched by the wicked. Lord, have mercy. Give those who love you the strength to become peacemakers, not return evil for evil, and live for your kingdom come. Amen.