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Pastor, Scripture, Prayers

DayLight 5.26.14

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Bright-Day-Ekaterina-ElizarovaDayLight Scripture – Acknowledge the Lord in goodness, and praise the Lord of ages! Then your dwelling will be rebuilt for you with joy. He will bring joy to all the captives among you, and he will love for all eternity all those who have been subjugated.

Tobit 13:10

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Today my prayer is for all of us who from time to time feel the pain of loneliness and heartbreak. Help us to remember your love and mercy and how you have promised to rebuild our houses with joy. Oh! praise your name, most high. Amen.

DayLight 5.25.14

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tree_blowingDayLight Scripture -But me? I will sing of your strength!  In the morning I will shout out loud about your faithful love because you have been my stronghold, my shelter when I was distraught.

Psalm 59:16

DayLight Prayer – Lord, So lost we feel sometimes! And weak, we feel weak. The world will toss us like leaves in a fierce wind. But you are there to keep us and deliver us and shelter us. My praise to the one who is my salvation.  Amen.

DayLight 5.24.14

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upholdDayLight Scripture – Cast your burden on the Lordhe will support you! God will never let the righteous be shaken!”

Psalm 55:22

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Thank you for carrying our burdens. Your presence is all that sustains me some days. Let those who know you remember that your strength will uphold them always.  Amen.

DayLight 5.23.14

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buttercupDayLight Scripture – God’s people will burst into bloom, and rejoice with joy and singing. They will receive the glory of Lebanon, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the Lord’s glory, the splendor of our God.

Isaiah 35:2

DayLight Prayer – Lord, I love the beauty of your blooming people, the splendor of them when I see how they love you and one another. Keep us steadfast in the power of your Holy Spirit, so that this world will know your presence. Amen.

DayLight 5.22.14

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wearyDayLight Scripture – But as for you, be brave and don’t lose heart, because your work will be rewarded!”

2 Chronicles 15:7

DayLight Prayer – Gracious Lord, Some days I feel like I am running in circles, never accomplishing a thing. It is then that I can lose heart. Help me in those moments to realize that you know my every breath, every effort, every intention, and keep me brave. I know my reward is not here, but is in you. Amen.

DayLight 5.21.14

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horseDayLight Scripture – Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will fly up on wings like eagles; they will run and not be tired; they will walk and not be weary.

Isaiah 40:31

DayLight Prayer – Lord, I am so grateful that you renew my strength every day. Help those whose strength is beyond their imagining, who believe that walking is not within their grasp. Give them hope that you will see them run tirelessly one day. Amen.

DayLight 5.20.14

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lambDayLight Scripture – What of the wisdom from above? First, it is pure, and then peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good actions, fair, and genuine.

James 3:17

DayLight Prayer – Lord, Forgive me when my actions are not wise…which I am sorry to say is way too often. In your mercy give me wisdom from above. Through your Holy Spirit purify me, so that I will exhibit a peaceful, gentle spirit. Amen.

DayLight 5.19.14

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headbowedDayLight Scripture – Because my days disappear like smoke, my bones are burned up as if in an oven;  my heart is smashed like dried-up grass. I even forget to eat my food .

Psalm 102: 3-4

DayLight Prayer – Lord, I know that everyday is not joyful for everyone. Some days are so difficult that food loses its meaning. For anyone that is experiencing such a day, I pray for your blessed comfort to be with them. Send to them what they need to make it through. Amen.

DayLight 5.18.14

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earth-handsDayLight Scripture – The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.

Psalm 24:1

DayLight Prayer – Great creator, you have established your creation for a blessings. Help me to remember whose I am.  Amen.