LET THERE BE LIGHT

Prayer by Pastor Mike Breaux

This world has grown dark, surrounded by night, and Jesus cries out,

“Let there be light.”

When kids are abused and women are used,

Let there be light.

When men are judged by their color or the race of their mother,

Let there be light.

When young hearts are broken and cruel words are spoken;

When they’re bullied and shoved and feel so alone, and what happens at school also happens at home,

Let there be light.

When markets crash and hopes are dashed;

When dreams are squelched and a friend cries for help,

Let there be light.

When addictions wreak havoc and self-destruction becomes habit;

When they search for a bed, have to sleep on the street;

With no hope in their hearts and no shoes on their feet; 

When prodigals are lost and look for a way;

When depression comes and clouds the day,

Let there be light.

When children go hungry and corruption robs their dreams because nations oppress and dictators scheme,

Let there be light.

When Satan spins lies and identities are stolen, when you’re made to feel useless and shame begins normal,

Let there be light.

When the chemo stops working and reality sets in, and you wonder what’s waiting for you at the end;

When old minds become foggy and dementia takes over;

When the memories are blurred and the body feels colder,

Let there be light.

You are the light of the world.

Shine, guide, warm someone’s soul. 

A reflection of love from the Giver of Hope.

With kindness and compassion, move through your day so others might see that there IS a way. 

A way that brings life and freedom, and ultimate glory to the Only True God who is writing this story.

The epic story of love so relentless and fierce, that led to a cross where His hands would be pierced. 

So ALL could live forgiven and free,

That ALL may know the source of all light.

And this light will never be contained.

It cannot be put out, snuffed out, restrained.

Though many have tried, His light still remains.

May His compassion be caught through us.

May His love be brought by us.

That this world may spot in us

Jesus, the light of the world. 

This is our calling, our destiny, our life

To walk through our world saying,

“LET THERE BE LIGHT.”