#75: Proverbs 20:27 - God Shines Light On Our Spirits
Story summary
In this Bible lesson, Red, Greybobby, Bart, and Joy explore a cave, hoping to lift Greybobby’s spirits. They soon get lost, and a heart to heart teaches Greybobby to confront his loneliness and fear with God’s help. He learns from Proverbs 20:27 that God shines light on our spirits.
Proverbs 20:27
The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord,
searching all his innermost parts.
searching all his innermost parts.
What did We Learn?
- We sometimes need God’s light to understand what’s really going on inside us.
- Greybobby thought he was just feeling down, but when he asked God to help him search his heart, he realized he was afraid and lonely.
- It’s OK to be afraid and lonely. When we bring our worries to God, He helps us understand them and gives us comfort.
- So next time you feel off but don’t know why—remember to shine God’s light on it!
Let's Pray
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the reminder that our joy is not dependent on our circumstances but on Your unshakable faithfulness.
Like Paul and Silas, help us to trust You even when life takes unexpected turns.
Give us hearts that praise You in every situation, knowing that You are always at work for our good and Your glory.
May our trust in You be a witness to those around us, pointing them to the hope we have in Christ.
In Jesus’ Name we pray,
Amen.
Thank You for the reminder that our joy is not dependent on our circumstances but on Your unshakable faithfulness.
Like Paul and Silas, help us to trust You even when life takes unexpected turns.
Give us hearts that praise You in every situation, knowing that You are always at work for our good and Your glory.
May our trust in You be a witness to those around us, pointing them to the hope we have in Christ.
In Jesus’ Name we pray,
Amen.
Discussion Questions
Have you ever felt upset but weren’t sure why? How could talking to a friend or praying help you feel better, like Greybobby did?