DayLight Scripture – With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.

Psalm 60:12

DayLight Prayer – Lord, My rescue from all enemies that are flung at me from the evil one will be defeated by you. Thank you God for your safe passage through this battlefield of the world. Help me to remember from whom my help comes and in whose hand I rest.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture – Carrying his cross by himself, he went out to a place called Skull Place (in Aramaic, Golgotha). That’s where they crucified him—and two others with him, one on each side and Jesus in the middle.

John 19: 17-18

DayLight Prayer – Lord, I don’t know why I picked today to remember your death. But today I do, I remember that you died so that I can live. Forgive me for my sins, petty and betraying as they are. Forgive me and bless me Lord. Amen.

DayLight Scripture –   My brothers and sisters, think of the various tests you encounter as occasions for joy.

James 1:2

DayLight Prayer – Sweet Lord, my prayer is for anyone who is struggling with an event, a situation, an issue that feels like a great test to them. Help them to keep their faith and hold on for joy.   Amen. 

DayLight Scripture – On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee.

John 2:1

DayLight Prayer – Lord, I pray today for married couples who are struggling to keep their families together. When they look at one another, help them to see the person that they fell in love with, the person they made a promise to, and help them to stand strong and stay together.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –  Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news about him spread throughout the whole countryside.  He taught in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.

Luke 4: 14-15

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Thank you for being my champion on every bad day I have. Thank you for forgiving me when I do wrong. Thank you for teaching me through our word and your Holy Spirit. Thank you for this abundant life, and your mercy. Oh God, thank you!  Amen.

DayLight Scripture – First of all, then, I ask that requests, prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be made for all people. Pray for kings and everyone who is in authority so that we can live a quiet and peaceful life in complete godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 2:1-2

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Today my prayer is for all men and women who serve in government, those elected to represent the people. God, please inspire them with what is good and right. Help them to seek to care for others before their own interests. Give them courage to stand up for the oppressed and persons who are unable to take care of themselves. Instill peace and wisdom in every elected individual. Help them to know too when they have become ineffective, jaded, and immovable stumps. Give them the desire to step out of public service when it is time.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –  But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian.

Galatians 3:25

DayLight Prayer – Lord, For all of us who want to be trendy, bigger than life, and faithful I pray for wisdom to separate what is good from what is frivolous. Help me everyday, and especially today, to offer thanksgiving for the days you have given me.  Amen. 

DayLight Scripture – At the same time we wait for the blessed hope and the glorious appearance of our great God and savior Jesus Christ.  He gave himself for us in order to rescue us from every kind of lawless behavior, and cleanse a special people for himself who are eager to do good actions.

Titus 2:13-14

DayLight Prayer – Lord, My prayer for today is for the students, teachers, administrators, coaches, assistants, bus drivers, and everyone who has a part in creating a safe and fun environment for learning. May God be with each one of you as you begin another year. May God give you strength and presence of mind for good actions. Amen.

DayLight Scripture – My brothers and sisters, what good is it if people say they have faith but do nothing to show it? Claiming to have faith can’t save anyone, can it?

James 2:14

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Forgive me for times that my claims do not match my actions.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –  The city doesn’t need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because God’s glory is its light, and its lamp is the Sacrifice. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it.

Revelation 21:23-24

DayLight Prayer – Father of Heaven, Today I pray for anyone who might feel that their life may never be lit by God’s light. May your spirit remind them that the light of Jesus is such that it can infiltrate even the darkest place. Send to them people who can bring that light, and someone who can help them take the first step. Every journey, someone said, begins with one step. Amen.