Children of the Light

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You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness” (1 Thessalonians 5:5 NIV).

My husband, Dave, is a musician, and God blessed him with a musically talented daughter. For Christmas, he wrote a song for Grace. He was inspired by a verse similar to this one. John 12:35 reads, “Jesus said, ‘For a brief time still, the light is among you. Walk by the light you have so darkness doesn’t destroy you. If you walk in darkness, you don’t know where you’re going. As you have the light, believe in the light. Then the light will be within you, and shining through your lives. You’ll be children of light.’”

Most children do not like being alone in the dark. To help them sleep peacefully and without fear, we put a night light by their bedside. Although it doesn’t completely get rid of the dark, it provides a beam of comfort and calm.

We, like children, need a light in this darkened world by sin, death, and the evil one. And… we have one: His name is Jesus. Not only in the darkest time of the world, due to selfishness and evil desires of people, or our personal dark times, such as a loss, we need our “Night Light.” He promised never to forsake us or leave us to our own means. He will provide a way for us to calm down and find the ultimate solace in Him and Him alone.

So, Dave started with this simple fear in Grace and literally looked for “The Light” in the Bible. This one verse spoke to him, and there came a great inspiration and encouragement for our little one.

May we all sing a new song to our Comforter when we are fearful because He will “pull (us) and give (us) hope,” and He will “shine for (us).”

NIGHT LIGHT

When I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord, my soul, to keep
I call to you to calm my fears
You’re always there for me

When darkness comes and I can’t see
I feel afraid of what might be
I call for you to dry my tears
You’re always there for me

Chorus

You’re my light that shines
That pierces through the night
You’re the hand that I reach for
You pull me up, you give me hope
You shine for me

2nd Verse

When shadows form inside my dreams
And hide the love I really need
I pray to you that you will hear
You’re always there for me

When troubles come and bring me down
The path I traveled can’t be found
I search for you to light my way
You always shine for me

[Chorus Repeats]

Bridge (John 12:35) 

When you find yourself in darkness
You don’t know where you’re going
Believe in the light
The light will be within you
Shining through your life
You’re a child of the light

[Chorus Repeats]

And I know
With your love
I’ll never be alone

God bless you and your loved ones!

Meryem Kennedy

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