DayLight Scripture – Therefore I say to you, whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you will receive it, and it will be so for you.

Mark 11:24

DayLight Prayer – Lord, thank you for hearing our prayers, and for answering them. Amen.

DayLight Scripture –  The waters rose and spread out over the earth. The ark floated on the surface of the waters.

Genesis 7:18

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Today I pray for those in deep water. I know that we don’t always make the choices we should, and we get ourselves in big jams. My heart hurts for those who are in trouble because of a mistake they have made. I ask that you show mercy and send them help; send the good souls to lend a hand or throw out a lifeline. Amen.

DayLight Scripture –  I rejoiced with those who said to me,  “Let’s go to the Lord’s house!”

Psalm 122:1

DayLight Prayer – Thank you God, for your houses of worship. I am blessed by your people, your saints who accompany me especially on the Lord’s day. Bless each one I pray.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –  So he got up and went to his father. “While he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion. His father ran to him, hugged him, and kissed him.

Luke 15: 20

DayLight Prayer – Great Father of us all, my heart goes out to all those grown up children who are estranged from their parents, those who have done things that they believe can never be forgiven. I pray Lord that you will help them reconcile, to reach out and seek forgiveness. I pray too for parents who will be able to let go of hurt and disappointment and open arms of welcome to their wayward children. Amen.

DayLight Scripture – Then they will reply, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison and didn’t do anything to help you?’ Then he will answer, ‘I assure you that when you haven’t done it for one of the least of these, you haven’t done it for me.’

Matthew 25: 44-45

DayLight Prayer – Lord, my prayer today focuses on people who have food insecurity. You know who they are, and how they worry if there will be enough to go around for supper, or if the kids will have a bite to eat before school, or whether the food will last until the check comes. Help me to know when and how to help, so that what I do will leave intact the feelings and dignity of anyone who suffers.

DayLight Scripture – Live your life with love, following the example of Christ, who loved us and gave himself for us. He was a sacrificial offering that smelled sweet to God.

Ephesians 5:2

DayLight Prayer – Lord, I am so happy that you have given us the example of Jesus to emulate. Help me to think about him when I need to make any kind of decision, particularly those decisions that affect a human person or other of your living creatures. Help my actions of faith give me a sweet sent to you. Amen.

DayLight Scripture – Therefore, once you have your minds ready for action and you are thinking clearly, place your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 1:13

DayLight Prayer – Great God, My heart is on those who live in this world and have no voice, those taken for granted, and those who are helpless. Show them to us, God, and instill in us the desire to hear, acknowledge and serve one another. Amen.

DayLight Scripture – Only God is my rock and my salvation—my stronghold!—I won’t be shaken anymore.

Psalm 62:2

DayLight Prayer – Lord, I pray today for those who have fears, and who do not believe that they are loved. God I know that I meet them everyday, and I do not even know that my smile may be the one thing that keeps them from despair. Help me to be kind and share good deeds everyday. Amen.

DayLight Scripture – You are witnesses of these things.

Luke 24:48

DayLight Prayer – Lord, I know that I am your witness. Help me to stand strong for the cause of love, which is the cause of Christ.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture – Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you, and let those who love your saving help say again and again: “God is great!

Psalm 70:4

DayLight Prayer – Lord, you are a mighty fortress for all who love you and run into your saving arms. Help me to live today running…running to you.  Amen.