Light On Your Path

July 13, 2024

Bible Readings

Take a few minutes to read the Bible verses listed and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in how this verse applies to you this week.

Daniel 6

Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

written by Ron VandenBurg
illustrated by Chad Thompson

The family joins a group of hikers in the evening. We see that it’s getting dark. We see all the hikers have headlamps. Some have them on, and some don’t yet. The leader says, “Thanks for coming for the evening hike. Make sure you turn on your headlamps to light the path in front of you.”

We see Casey hiking. Her mom is walking beside her. Both have their night lights on. Mom says, “Psalm 119:105 makes sense. “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.”

The hike continues as we see the line of hikers from a distance. Each follows the trail with their headlamps lit. Casey says, “God’s Word shines brightly, showing us the way. How would we get around without it?”

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Before bed, I follow the same routine: wash my face, brush my teeth, put on my pajamas, and turn on the bathroom night light. I like a little light to find my way in the middle of the night. Do you keep a nightlight on when you go to bed? Do you have a habit of making sure it’s on every night before you sleep?

Psalm 119:105 says that God’s Word is a lamp for your feet. The psalmist says that God’s Word, the Bible, is a guide for your life. And just as you need to turn on that light every night before bed, so also you need to spend time reading the Bible and talking to God by praying every day. Think about God and Daniel’s relationship. Daniel spent time with God daily through prayer. When things got very hard, and he had tough choices (a trip to the lion’s den!), Daniel was confident in God's plan for his life (Daniel 6). Having alone time with God each day will help your relationship with him grow.

What does personal devotion look like?

1. If possible, find a Bible of your very own that is at a level that you can read.

2. Spend time each day talking to God in prayer.

3. Devotional books can also help you dig further into God’s Word.

4. Websites like Kids Corner have Bible stories and devotions to read and listen to.

Make devotions a habit. Pick a time and try to be consistent. Before bed is an excellent time for this, but it can be anytime during the day. Spending time with God’s Word and in prayer is the lamp for your path you need!

Prayer

God, I want to spend time each day with you. Light my path through this time I spend with you. Amen.

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Lisa VanderKuip

Lisa VanderKuip is a Learning Resource Teacher in Ontario, Canada. Each day, she enjoys sharing her love of reading with her students. One of her greatest joys is seeing kids who are struggling unlock the reading code. In her spare time, Lisa loves to golf with her husband and two grown children.