I feel like a candle. A single flame burning, living. The darkness is surrounding me. The world is hollow, empty, black. It's winds howl and my flame flickers.
I strain my eyes to see anything but the glow from my own flame. Nothing but emptiness. I wait.
As I begin to despair, I see a small glow coming toward me. One candle joins me, then another and another.
Other flames begin joining me in the center of the darkness. Together we are a flame, a hope against it.
We turn inward to block the winds from snuffing out our flames. The light from our candles no longer gets lost in the surrounding darkness, it becomes a focused beam that glows straight up to the heavens.
As we stand silently, we realize we are a remnant, a beacon that begs come, stand.
Matthew 5:14-16
14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
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Amen......beautiful post......God Bless, Francine.
That is lovely Parsley. Have a good Remembrance day, we here have our Poppy Day to remember those who gave up so much. Have a super Sunday.
Best wishes Molly
Just wonderful, Parsley! You nailed it with that metaphor! Thank you for that, the verse, and your encouragement to others...
Blessings this Sunday!
Love, Heather
A perfect message for today and any day! And Jesus is still King and Lord of the Universe.
Beautiful!
A lovely post. Hope you have a peaceful Sunday.
I have my little candle shining here in the North :)
Jesus is the Light of the World !
Amen !
I am so happy that Snuffy is feeling better.
I was so happy to see you at my blog this afternoon; thank you for your sweet words and especially for your visit.
I clicked on your "What I Believe" link...and lo and behold! We are Sisters in Christ!!
It is always good to get to know my Brothers and Sisters.
Sending hugs and love to you.
I look forward to visiting here and always welcome you at my blog.
Love,
Jackie
Such a lovely post.
Nicely said!!
Cotton
Very well said! Especially in this day and age, we must unite so our candles shine brighter than ever to a lost and dying world.
Good read, yes if we are burning, and giving off light, for sure we are a beacon to some who need direction.
I like the thought and thanks for stopping by the Ships log.
have a great week....
Sherry & jack
Very nice!! You have a great talent for writing.
I am looking at all your cute dogs on your side bar. So adoreable.
New follower by the way
My light shines constantly --even when I am 'blue'.... I don't want us to ever hide our lights under a basket... God wants us to keep on SHINING!!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
P.S. Thanks for coming to my blog. Hope you come back often.
Our lights Must shine to keep our hearts and country strong. Thank you so much for stopping by and leading me here. We share our love for Christ, our salvation. You don't know how badly I needed to read such encouragement today. Thanks to God I can find strength here.
BlessYourHeart
You know the happiest and the best thing I have going for me is that I have hope and I know where and who my Light comes from. And I am so thankful that I do. sandie
"This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine"
Thanks for sharing!
Parsley,
I was going to type 'this little light of mine..." but looked up and realized Pam in IL already did. So consider me joining in the chorus. :)
Your Friend,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
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