DayLight Scripture –  “You have heard that it was said to those who lived long ago, Don’t commit murder, and all who commit murder will be in danger of judgment. But I say to you that everyone who is angry with their brother or sister will be in danger of judgment. If they say to their brother or sister, ‘You idiot,’ they will be in danger of being condemned by the governing council. And if they say, ‘You fool,’ they will be in danger of fiery hell.

Matthew 5: 20-21

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Today I pray for those of us who use words to express ourselves. Forgive us when we use them to break down the worth of others, and to diminish others’  self-esteem. Forbid us to use our words to intentionally rob people of the regard of others or make them feel unworthy, ignorant, stupid or useless. Help us to know the gravity of our unloving and hurtful speech, even and especially on social media where it is so easy to be rude and crude! Help us to remember to honor one another as God’s creations and ones whom God loves. Amen.

DayLight Scripture –  Now when Jesus had come down from the mountain, large crowds followed him. A man with a skin disease came, kneeled before him, and said, “Lord, if you want, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched him, saying, “I do want to. Become clean.” Instantly his skin disease was cleansed.

Matthew 8: 1-3

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Thank you for your healing. At times it is our bodies that need it, at times our minds, and many times it is our hearts that need your healing touch. For all who need healing, Lord, in your mercy, hear my prayer. Amen.

DayLight Scripture – People were bringing children to Jesus so that he would bless them. But the disciples scolded them. When Jesus saw this, he grew angry and said to them, “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.”  Then he hugged the children and blessed them.

Mark 10: 13-16

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Bless all the children today; those who are sick, cranky, full of mischief, sad, sassy, big, small, self-assured, and timid. Bless them for the wonderful spirits they have, and help them to enjoy the day fully. Help us to protect each one and welcome them as they come to you.  Amen.  

DayLight Scripture – Jesus was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests, the legal experts, and the foremost leaders among the people were seeking to kill him.

Luke 19:47

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Today I pray for all people who are being persecuted for teaching and proclaiming your gospel. I know that the evil one would like for your name to never be mentioned, to never be alluded to, to never come up. Instead, let your name be proclaimed, and let the proclamation be protected from evil. Your good news is to vital too be hidden. The good news is that in you there is freedom from fear and death, forgiveness of sins, and life everlasting. Amen.  

DayLight Scripture –  When you search for me, yes, search for me with all your heart, you will find me.

Jeremiah 29: 13

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Who among us is searching for you? Is it the child who is hungry, or the mother who is homeless, or the man who is on the brink of losing his family’s home? Whether we know it or not, all that we need is found in you, but some of us refuse to search for you. Oh God, help us. Amen.  

DayLight Scripture – “Now is the time! Here comes God’s kingdom! Change your hearts and lives, and trust this good news!”

Mark 1:15

DayLight Prayer – Lord, If only we could grasp the truth, we would be changed totally by it. Yet each of us wants our “own” truth before we can believe. I pray for your kingdom, that it comes in our hearts with the power of the knowledge that through you we are one, sisters and brothers of your great kingdom. Help us to intentionally study, adopt, take-on, feel out and live into all you have created us to be. Amen.  

DayLight Scripture – Create in me a clean heart, God; renew in me a resolute spirit.

Psalm 51: 12

DayLight Prayer – Gracious Father, Look deep within me, and show me the truth of my soul. Where I need revision, repair, or reality, place it within me. Amen.  

DayLight Scripture –  Jesus is God’s way of dealing with our sins, not only ours but the sins of the whole world.

1 John 2: 2

DayLight Prayer – Lord,  I am so grateful for Jesus because my sins are many, and I need an advocate like him. Amen.  

DayLight Scripture – So put to death the parts of your life that belong to the earth, such as sexual immorality, moral corruption, lust, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). The wrath of God is coming upon disobedient people because of these things.

Colossians 3: 5-6

DayLight Prayer – Lord I know that many of us do not often think about ourselves in negative terms like immoral, corrupt, lustful, greedy and filled with evil desire. But, in many small ways these sins lurk in our hearts and lives. Forgive us, and fill us with the Spirit of Christ. Awaken us to our need for repentance. Amen.  

DayLight Scripture –“I give you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other. ³⁵ This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other.”

John 13:34-35

DayLight Prayer – Lord, I pray today that you help us all with keeping this commandment. Help me to love others like you have loved me. Amen.