Light of the World, Shine Through Us

Praise God for His Light

Lord, we worship You for Your glorious Light in the earth. In the beginning, You created light, warmed the earth, and provided for the growth of Your beautiful plants and animals. You tell us You are Light (1 John 1:5) and that Jesus is the Light of the world (John 1:9). Your Word is also Light and we are eternally grateful that it gives us all we need to know about You.  Father, we are humbled by Your greatness and for giving us these pure, glorious, and joyful gifts.

Prayer for God’s Light to Shine Through Us

Lord, as we go about our calling in our classrooms today, let us be aligned with Your Spirit and glorify You as lights in this dark world (John 3:19). We have Your Spirit dwelling within us and therefore bring something uniquely beautiful and comforting to our students and others around us. Nothing more than light demonstrates the benefit of a spiritual life lived with You. Father, make Your light a demonstration of Your perfection and goodness in our lives. May we be separated from all darkness and servants who bring Truth to our surroundings, illuminating and dispelling sin. Work in us so that we are precious and useful ministers to our students, giving them a craving for what is pure and holy. Your glory shines in creation and in Your people, Lord, let us be aligned with Your Spirit as we go about our instruction and work today.  In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Shine, Jesus, Shine

Lord, the light of Your love is shining

In the midst of the darkness shining

Jesus Light of the world, shine upon us,

Set us free by the truth You now bring us

Lord, I come to Your awesome presence

From the shadows into the Your radiance

By the blood I may enter Your brightness,

Search me, try me, consume all my darkness

As we gaze on your kingly brightness

So our faces display Your likeness

Ever changing from glory to glory

Mirrored here, may our lives tell Your story;

Shine on me. Shine on me.

(Graham Kendrick, 1950)