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.

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.