May His Light Shine Upon You

“The Lord bless you and keep you;

the Lord make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you;

the Lord turn his face toward you

and give you peace.”

Numbers 6:24-25

 “Shine upon signifies God’s favor, blessing, and presence.  It’s a metaphor for God’s illuminating one’s path and granting peace and well-being.

The prayer reflects a desire for God’s guidance and protection, particularly in times uncertainty and difficulty.

The idea of God’s light shining on His people connects to the belief in God’s ultimate revelation in Jesus Christ, who is described as the “light of the world.”

The phrase also serves as a reminder to live in a way that reflects God’s light, by demonstrating compassion, kindness, and love towards others.”

~ anonymous 

Praying With Confidance

 “This is the confidence we have in approaching God:

that if we ask anything according to

his will, he hears us.”

1John 5:14

“The emphasis here is on God’s will, not our will.  When we communicate with God, we don’t demand what we want; rather we discuss with Him what he wants for us.  If we align our prayers to His will, He will listen and we can be certain that if He listens, He will give us a definite answer.  Start praying with confidence.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

The Lord’s Steadfast Love

 “The steadfast love of the Lord never

ceases, his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning; great is his faithfulness.”

Lamentations 3:22-23

“Each sunrise brings with it the assurance of God’s unwavering love and fresh mercies.  Just as the dawn breaks each morning, God’s faithfulness renews our spirits daily, offering us the chance to start anew.”

Life Application Study Bible