You are the one who keeps the light shining for me—
GOD, my God, keeps the darkness at bay.
LUKE 1:78-79 (CEV)
God's love and kindness
will shine upon us
like the sun that rises
in the sky.
On us who live
in the dark shadow
of death
this light will shine
to guide us
into a life of peace.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Even when darkness is in the wings, God's light is close and ready to illuminate the situation.
DAILY FODDER
What kind of darkness pesters you? How does God's love and kindness throw light onto the situation?
PRAYER
Thank you, Lord, that I now live in Easter light. Forgive me when I turn my back on your promises and focus on my shadow. Take my hand and guide my feet to follow you in every decision today, that you might be glorified. Make me a candle of your compassion, with words burning brightly with hope! Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.