DayLight Scripture –

David to Goliath: You come against me with a dagger, spear and sword…but I come against you in the name of the Lord of Hosts (Heaven); the God of Israel’s armies…Um…you have slandered him!

1 Samuel 17:45

DayLight Prayer –

If a young shepherd boy can have the fearlessness to face the giant coming at him…so can I. Help me today to realize who has my back…Um…the Lord of Hosts (Heaven).  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

The words of the Lord are as pure as seven-times refined silver from an earthen furnace.

Psalm 12:6

DayLight Prayer –

God, today I pray for the wisdom to speak words that are pure, perfectly refined and pleasing to you. Stop me from saying untrue, unkind, unloving comments. I know that such as these come from my own incompletely refined heart. Help me to connect with people and view circumstances through your eyes.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

There is an occasion for everything and a time for every activity under heaven.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

DayLight Prayer –

Lord, This wisdom you gave to the writer of Ecclesiastes fills my mind with thoughts about your love…and your patience as you wait for the Spirit to work within us. All things are given time and occasion, the fullness of all in our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

Blessed are those who mourn, because they will be given comfort.

Matthew 5:4

DayLight Prayer –

Heavenly Father, So many things have broken my heart, and I’ve carried the face of mourning. Yet your words are true. In the deepest darkness of loss, heartbreak and despair, you keep me company; you stand vigil over me even when I am so blinded by tears that I can’t even comprehend your presence. Your comfort is my unseen shield.  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. Then Jesus cried out, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthanie? which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Mark 15: 33-34

DayLight Prayer –

Lord, I’ve felt this way before, and I know many others who have as well, but…I don’t believe you forsook Jesus…though I think he thought you did. Our human frailty overcomes our minds sometimes, and I believe we just can’t comprehend your presence with us.  But thanks be to you, that you do not forsake us! Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

To God we are the fragrance of Christ among both those being saved and those perishing.

2 Corinthians 2:15

DayLight Prayer –

Sweet Lord, As you work in me, let me indeed be the scent of Jesus among people. I know that the only way to smell like him is for your spirit to exude through me out to others. Help me to set my own will and way aside for yours.    Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

God demonstrated power in the Messiah by raising him from the dead and placing him at God’s own right hand. There in God’s space he is far above all rulers, authorities, powers, dominions, titles, both now and always.

Ephesians 1: 20-21

DayLight Prayer –

Jesus, my Lord, I find it amazing that you…God’s right hand of power…know me, that we are on intimate speaking terms, that you listen to my every whimper! It is amazing that you gave your life, just so I can have this special place in your kingdom, free from sin and free from death. How can it be? So, I’m awed Lord…I’m awed.    Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

For His divine power has given us everything for life and godliness, through knowledge of Jesus, who called us by his own glory and goodness.

2 Peter 1:3

DayLight Prayer –

My Lord Jesus, Help me today to remember Peter’s words and remember that you have given me everything I need…for life and for being Godly. Knowing you makes it possible; because you are holy, I am holy…Amazing, I can never claim holiness, except through you. I am most blessed!   Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

You come near when I call on you; you say, “Do not be afraid.”

Lamentations 3:57

DayLight Prayer –

Lord, Forgive me for my weak-minded days of fear, when in the rush of the moment, I don’t remember that you are only a breath away. So insignificant–a breath, yet I forget. Drop upon me your words of encouragement especially when I am in turmoil of any situation…those words so dear, “Do not be afraid.”  Amen.

DayLight Scripture –

If the Lord had not been on our side when we were attacked, then we would have been swallowed alive by anger and malice.

Psalm 124: 2-3

DayLight Prayer –

Gracious Lord, My praise is all I can give when I think of the numerous times of your rescue. Those moments when an adversary full of hateful words came like a wave to swamp me, and you gave me a word of peace to speak. Give me a word of peace again today I pray. Amen.