JANUARY 5, 2020

“On the first day, God said, ‘Let there be light’

God saw the light was good

And God separated the light from the darkness

God called the light ‘day’ and the darkness ‘night’

And there was evening and morning”

I am grateful for today’s morning light

For I live in a valley of darkness

A world of influences: radio, TV, Internet

newspapers, magazines, even hateful speech

A world at war: good vs evil, light vs darkness

You never meant me to live in the dark

Help me climb high out of my daily business

Out of the valley of evil

High above the “sins” of the world

Place me on your mountain top with spiritual eyes

Eyes that see that see Your Glory 

The true color of sin and Your plan of mercy

The face of my Savior, Jesus Christ

To live in the spiritual light of the Holy Spirit

To see my divine purpose and a final victory

May I dwell in prayer and service

Guided by Your Words in Scripture

Guarded against anything in the darkness that would harm me

In the spiritual light that is good and wise

Full of joy and holiness

Help me prepare for the days ahead

Set them apart from the darkness of the world

I commit each day and each moment into your hands

To ensure my days live in the light of your Spirit

That I may fulfill your purpose and share your Kingdom