Day 1: Light
“And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” John 1:5
light1 [lahyt] noun
1. the medium of illumination that makes sight possible
2. mental understanding or spiritual insight
3. the radiance or illumination from a particular source:
4. a person who is an outstanding leader, celebrity, or example; luminary:
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Let there be light. God’s first act of creation was to create light. This makes sense as God is the Father of Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. Despite our modern age and technologically advanced society, an estimated 1.5 billion people in the world today live without electric light. When was the last time we entered into the mindset of ThanksLiving for the light we easily access with the flip of a switch?
Light helps us see where we are walking, avoid danger, create, work, play, and read. Without light there would be no life. How can we be so careless of something so essential? We are never more thankful for something than when we’ve had to do without it for a while. Remember the last power outage at your house? This Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks to the Father of Lights.
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Pray for light
- Do you have any dark areas in your life? Since darkness cannot exist in the presence of light, find a Bible verse that applies to a current area of challenge or temptation and pray the light of God’s Word into your trial.
- Pray for God’s light to shine on the next step for your life, and the lives of your loved ones.
- Pray for the lost of the world to accept the Light of the World.
More Light
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Walking in Love, Light, and Wisdom
Comment
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I have experienced many dark times yet God, in His faithfulness, has never abandoned me. I often pray this verse when it seems ‘my ship is going down” and all hope is lost.
“Then, fearing we might run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight to come.”
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When life looks dark, I always pray for daylight. I ask the Lord to illuminate His word in my heart so I can know His will. I anchor my Hope in Jesus. Joy always comes in the morning!
Linda,
What an awesome verse! I would have never thought to pray that verse in the way that you do, but I love it. I have had more than a few “run aground” moments this past year. I’m going to start using your suggestion of praying for daylight. Thank you so much for sharing that!
Linda, Thank you for this wonderful response! I love how you apply this verse to your life. It has encouraged me greatly! When we fear we are running into the rocks, we must run to The Rock and pray for light! Thank you for posting! Blessings! Mary Kane