Daily Christian Prayer Podcast @11 - Light Bearers.

Let There Be Light – Walking in the Radiance of Christ

Scripture Focus: Genesis 1:3, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16

Have you ever felt surrounded by darkness in your daily life — whether spiritually, emotionally, or in the challenges you face? In today’s Daily Christian Prayer Devotional Podcast, Reverend Ben Cooper invites you on a powerful 5-minute prayer journey to understand what it means to carry the light of Christ in every circumstance.

From the very beginning, God declared in Genesis 1:3, “Let there be light,” a profound moment that introduced not only physical light but also spiritual illumination into a dark world. This light is alive and active in us today. Jesus Himself said in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” This truth forms the cornerstone of our identity as believers—we are called to be light-bearers.

No matter where you find yourself—in your home, workplace, school, or community—you carry within you the presence of Christ’s light. This isn’t about our own strength or effort; it’s about allowing the Holy Spirit’s power to shine through our actions, words, and even our silent faith. As 1 John 1:5 reminds us, “God is light; in him, there is no darkness at all.”

Biblical Insights and Practical Application:

• You are called the light of the world (Matthew 5:14).
• Light shines best in darkness, so your faith becomes more powerful when the world feels uncertain.
• Small acts—smiling, praying, forgiving, standing firm—carry eternal impact through God’s power.
• Let your light illuminate spiritual darkness, emotional struggles, and relational conflicts.
• Trust God’s promise in Psalm 119:105—“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

What You Will Experience in This Prayer:

• A heartfelt intercession to overcome fear, doubt, and discouragement with the light of Christ.
• A prophetic declaration over your life and environment, calling in God’s breakthrough and peace.
• Spiritual empowerment to walk confidently as God’s ambassador of light in your sphere of influence.
• A renewed identity in Christ that transforms your outlook and daily interactions.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Ministry Support
• 0:57 Prayer Based on Genesis 1:3

Transcript

Speaker 0: 0:10

thank you for joining us on our daily christian prayer podcast with myself, reverend ben cooper. This is a five minute daily connection with god's word and his presence. This is a listener supported ministry of rbchristianradionet, reaching hearts across the globe with daily prayer and biblical encouragement. If today's prayer has blessed you, can you consider supporting us in this ministry for just £3 a month on, buy Me A Coffee found on rbchristianradionet. Every gift helps us reach more souls for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Can you also leave us a review? And remember, stay anchored in faith, strong in prayer, and always remind yourself God is always with you. Let's pray.

Speaker 0: 0:59

The prayer that we're coming from is coming out of Genesis, chapter one, and the Bible speaks very clearly in verse 3. And God said let there be light. Father, we thank you for the power of light because the light of Christ Lord, you tell us that Jesus is the light of the world. And in Genesis, chapter 1, verse 3, and God said Let there be light. And there was. So, father, we thank you for the power of light. We thank you that light is greater than darkness. We thank you that Jesus Christ is the light of the world. And will you help me, will you help every one of us, lord, let our light shine. Will you help us, lord, to shine for the gospel of Jesus Christ? Will you help us to be radiant? Will you help us to be faithful? So, lord, we thank you for the power of light. And today, lord, wherever we are across the world, we want our light to shine. At school, at work, on the school run, wherever we are, lord, in the staff room, on the scaffold. Lord, in our life that we live, father, we want to let our light shine, lord, in the office, in retail, wherever we are, lord, we want to let our light shine because God said in the beginning let there be light. And we thank you that light is greater than darkness, and we have the light of the world. Jesus is the light of the world. Jesus is the light of the world, and I thank you, lord, that you are living in each and every one of us. So, lord, will you help us to smile today? Will you help us to be radiant for you? Will you help us to be bold and braggadocious for the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords? Will you help us to recognize that the light of the world, that Jesus Christ, the light of the world is walking in the skin that we live in, and greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world.

Speaker 0: 2:57

Spirit of the living God, I thank you that Jesus is the light of the world and he is living in each and every one of us. So, lord, will you help us to be faithful, to be steadfast, to trust you in every area of our life. Lord, as we walk, as we live, as we move, as we progress forward in our lives. Spirit of the living God. If we're at work today, father, let our light shine. If we're at home, help us to let our light shine Wherever we are commuting. Help us to let our light shine Whatever we are doing, down the market, down the town, wherever we are shopping, living, working, education, wherever we are.

Speaker 0: 3:40

Help us, lord, be radiant for Jesus Christ. You tell us that we are your ambassadors and, lord, we want to shine for Jesus. We want to shine in the dark places. We want to tell the world of the love of Jesus Christ, wherever you are. I want to encourage you through prayer right now, to let the light of the world shine through you. There is no darkness around you, there is no fear over you. There is no fear over you, there is no doubt inside of you. The light of the world has chosen you and he loves you beyond human understanding. He is calling you and he's saying to you this morning Ben, come on, let your light shine, trust me.

Speaker 0: 4:21

Trust me, lord, will you help me to be faithful?

Speaker 0: 4:24

Will you help me to let my light shine?

Speaker 0: 4:27

I pray that, wherever you are today, you will smile and the world will see the love of God through you, and the world will see the power of the Holy Spirit.

Speaker 0: 4:36

And today, no matter how down you feel, how worried you are, just smile and let the glory of God shine through your life. We thank you so much, jesus, that you are with us. Lord, bring us to the cross today and, lord, as we serve, as we walk, as your ambassadors, in the workplace, at home, at life, in culture. Lord, help us, lord, to live this Christian powerful life for Jesus Christ. Help us, lord, to let the light shine and remember Genesis, chapter 1, verse 3, said and God said Let there be light. So, father, help us shed the light of the gospel of truth in Jesus' name, amen. Thank you so much for joining us today on our daily Christian prayer podcast with myself, reverend Ben Cooper. If this ministry is blessing you, please consider supporting us on. Buy Me A Coffee just three pound a month on rbchristianradionet. And remember stay anchored in faith, strong in prayer, and never give up. God is with you. God bless.