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God makes his light to shine on us. I love the concept, but what does that mean? We have been using Psalm 118 this week as a guide for praying for our children. So, let’s wrap up our time by asking God to shine his light on them. Our prayer will explain what this powerful truth means.

Psalm 118:27
The Lord is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us.

Heavenly Father,

Thank you, God, for making your light shine on my children (name their names).

Shine your light on their hearts…let them see their sin and turn to you.
Shine your light on their path…let them see the right road to travel.
Shine your light on their temptations…let them see the way to escape.
Shine your light on their weaknesses…show them their desperate need for you.
Shine your light on their failures…reveal the hard lessons.
Shine your light on their successes…let them see that you bring about each one.
Shine your light on their education…let them find your calling.
Shine your light on their friendships…let them find iron-sharpeners.
Shine your light on their relationships…let them see the rewards of purity.
Shine your light on their marriages…let them love and honor their spouse.
Shine your light on their vocation…let them see how to minister at work.
Shine your light on their disappointment…let them see your encouragement.
Shine your light on their loneliness…let them see your presence.
Shine your light on their doubts…reveal that you can be trusted.
Shine your light on their sin…let them see the way back home.
Shine your light on their fear…let them find your strength and comfort.
Shine your light on their lives…let them always follow hard after you.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen.