The Light in My Soul
Quiet fills the room where I sit and work and pray.
The world stands still, but I’m at a loss for what to say.
I know many hurt, God; they need someone like You.
Help them to hold on to what is good, lovely, and true.
I think about Your heart, Your love, Your plan, Your ways.
How You’re always with us in good and not so good days.
You see what we can’t—victory springing to life.
The peace that arrives when we let go of inner strife.
Faith, trust, dependence—You call us to these graces.
Then love, joy, and patience fill our heart’s empty spaces.
The source is You and all Your care, wisdom, power.
When fear and doubt haunt us, we run to our strong tower.
In my soul, a light shines, too wonderful for words.
A light that survives each storm and each mighty downpour.
The light lives because of its goodness, strength, and truth.
The light guides my way and keeps me warm, for it is You.
by Katy Kauffman
used by permission
© Copyright 2026 by Katy Kauffman
If you have never surrendered your life to Christ, and would like to know Him in the way that Katy does, you can start today. Simply say this prayer and your journey with Christ will begin:
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I want to trust you from now on. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life. Make me be the person You want me to be. Thank you for enabling me to trust you in these uncertain times. Amen.
Another Sample Prayer:
Dear God, today I bring you my life, my hopes, my dreams, my deepest yearnings … You know me intimately. You knew me even before I was formed in the womb. You called me into this world to do good and live the life I was uniquely and specifically created for. I ask for Courage and Wisdom to live this life–the life of my dreams. Show me where to start and help me be open to hearing your Voice today. I ask for a greater consciousness of your Presence, today and every day of my life. Amen.
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