DayLight Scripture –  The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Mary. God is honoring you. Look! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and he will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of David his father.  He will rule over Jacob’s house forever, and there will be no end to his kingdom.

Luke 1:30-33

DayLight Prayer – Gracious Lord, I pray today for those who are afraid, who seek to do good but fear that it is impossible. I pray for the one who is fearful of not being worthy of your love, whose humble heart breaks when they believe they may have failed you. Send them the angel of your grace and let them know honor. May their hearts be as bright as a child’s smile. Amen. 

DayLight Scripture – The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah. Your prayers have been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will give birth to your son and you must name him John.

Luke 1: 13

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Today my heart is with all those who would love to have a child, but for whatever reason are unable to. May your love comfort them as they wait, anticipate, shoulder disappointment, shed tears, and endure heartache. Help them, Lord, to lean into you for comfort and strength as they move from month to month. Amen.

Woman at the Well, by Doug Weaver

DayLight Scripture – Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

John 6:35

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Some days, I feel the burden of others’ heart. They file into my soul like children whose noses need hankies. Those little ones then draw my attention away from work, away from thought, even away from prayer.  God, help me today to realize that the hunger and thirst that I see in others is being satisfied by you. Help me to know you are in their lives, strengthening them, guiding them, and helping them to grow closer to you…Help me, Jesus, because some days I struggle to believe they even know you are there…Lord help my unbelief.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture – Then their eyes were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.

Genesis 3:7

DayLight Prayer – Lord,  It is so true. When we sin and we come to realize it, our eyes are opened. They are open to our guilt before you. Today I ask that you forgive me for my sins, that you cover me with your rightness, because my own stinks. Your grace is sufficient. Amen.

DayLight Scripture –  If we are crazy, it’s for God’s sake. If we are rational, it’s for your sake.

2 Corinthians 5:13

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Today my prayer is for those people who are evangelists, Christian apologists, preachers and teachers of Christ’s gospel. We are often thought of as crazy. May the Spirit of Christ prepare the hearts of persons who hear from us crazy people, so that they will also go crazy for you. Amen.

DayLight Scripture –   John, the child of Zechariah and Elizabeth, will go forth before the Lord, equipped with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will turn the hearts of fathers back to their children, and he will turn the disobedient to righteous patterns of thinking. He will make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

Luke 1:17

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Today I am thankful for the ones who bring the good news of preparation. I know that at times I need to hear again the preparing words that remind me that the Lord, God of Heaven, is coming. It helps to pull me out of my complacency and out of my sense of calm. Hearing again that God is to be with me, fills me with new passion to rejoice and live like I am absolutely redeemed. Amen.

DayLight Scripture – Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high God will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 91:1-2

DayLight Prayer – Lord, so many times you have been my comfort; times of hardship; times of grief; times of disappointment. I pray today for all people. I ask that each one comes to know you, so that they too will be sheltered within in your love as I am. I am grateful for your protection and love, your provision and care. Amen.

DayLight Scripture – Give thanks to the Lord because he is good, because his faithful love endures forever.

1 Chronicles 16:34

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Today I offer my praise and my gratitude for my abundant life. Because of what you have done, all of us have a chance to deepen our own walk with God, to have the kind of intimacy that only you can give. For that and all you have given me, I thank you. Amen.

DayLight Scripture – My dear brothers and sisters, listen! Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor by worldly standards to be rich in terms of faith? Hasn’t God chosen the poor as heirs of the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?

James 2: 5

DayLight Prayer – God our father, I pray today for all those who are struggling with making ends meet. I know so many hard working people who live with a meager income. Help to provision them from the riches of your kingdom whenever they fall short. Help me to be aware and help others when and where I can. Amen.

The Delatte Brothers

DayLight Scripture – People were bringing babies to Jesus so that he would bless them. When the disciples saw this, they scolded them. Then Jesus called them to him and said, “Allow the children to come to me. Don’t forbid them, because God’s kingdom belongs to people like these children. I assure you that whoever doesn’t welcome God’s kingdom like a child will never enter it.”    

Luke 18:15-17

DayLight Prayer – Gracious God, Let me first thank you for this kingdom you have brought to earth, where when we are patient, seeking, and hoping for its presence, it appears. Mostly I have see it in the eyes and laughter of children. Help me today to have the innocence and trust of a child so that I can receive you as they do.  Amen.