Light On Your Path
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.
Memory Verse
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
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.Related Resources
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.