✉︎ 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 ✉︎

light in the darkness

Hey, it's Lydia. Before the school year started, I made a promise to myself that I would be a friend to everyone. No matter how mean they are or how obnoxious they can get, I would be there for them. That's how I wanted to spread God's love. I want God to show his love, compassion, and greatness to people through me.

I've realized that it can be difficult. It's been hard for me. Sometimes people can be so mean that it's hard to be kind to them when all you want to do is let them get what they deserve.

But God loves everyone.

Two weeks ago, a lot of people on my volleyball team were saying nasty things about another girl on my team. They were teasing her and making fun of her behind her back. I came home crying, wondering how people could be so mean.

That day, I came across a verse.

"But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you."
- Matthew 5:44

God is the light.

There is so much darkness in the world, but God is the light. And I want Him to shine his light to others through me.

And so, I made another promise to myself. I promised God that I will always try to be the light in the darkness.

Loving and forgiving those who hurt you takes an incredible amount of strength and does not come easy. I know that and I'm working on it. It'll take time, but someday I hope I'll be able to say, "I forgive you and I love you" to the people who have hurt me the most.

God is the light.

Dear God,

I am praying for everyone in this world who are hurting. I pray that you will be with them and they will find you. Please give them strength to fight through their battles. Show them that they are strong and help them get through the hardships they are facing.

I am also praying for all the people in this world who have lost their way. Or the people who haven't found their way yet. Please help them find you. Help them find the good in their heart and act on it.

I pray that you will help the people who know you be a light in the darkness. Help them shine and show others your great love. Because your love is amazing and I hope people will realize that your light shines in the darkness.

I love you and thank you for everything you have done for the people of this world.

Amen.

I sang this song at church today. I almost cried. I hope you enjoy it.

I hope that this helped in any way. If you have prayer requests, our inbox is always open. Mine is also. My personal account is @-foreverhopeful.