Tag: Jesus is the Light of the World

Light of the World, Shine Through Us

Featured Joy Bennett

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)

This I Know, God is for Me

Featured Joy Bennett

Dear Lord, we pray that You especially minister to Your people at work in schools everywhere today. For those who need Your grace as they’re treated poorly, Lord be gracious to them, reminding them that, when they are afraid, they can put their trust in You. Remind them to rehearse Your Word saying, “In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” As they speak these words, remind them that You are perfectly loving and merciful in all that You allow, even when they are tormented and weighed down. Especially in these times, fill them with assurance that You are at work in their lives for good. Let them say, “This I know, that God is for me.”

When Your people are focused on accomplishing Your will in their schools, when they are working hard to honor Your name with all of their choices, they often deal with people who try to intercept their efforts. They find that others rise up against them with evil thoughts, stirring up strife and examining their every step. Lord, this is such a distraction and frustration as we often feel that our enemies are the people around us rather than the spiritual forces of darkness. Give us comfort in knowing that You keep count of our struggles and You gather our tears because they are important to You.

For each one, Lord I pray that You renew their hope in You. Let them have rest as they meditate on the counsel of Your Word. Let them see that You promise to have victory over their enemies, beginning at the moment they call out to You. Let them say, “In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, in God I shall trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Renew their strength to work for Your glory. Let them praise You for the work You are doing, even if they cannot see it yet. Let them experience deep joy in their souls and deliverance from the feelings of death the enemy sends. Give them assurance that, regardless of how things may look right now, You keep their feet from falling so they may walk before You in the light of life. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Psalm 56).