Monday, October 17, 2011

Light, Reluctantly

I cannot remember where I bought this set of candles, but they inspire my curiosity because they are a little slow to light.  This is strange because for most candles, illumination is their sole role. However, as I wait the few moments for the flame to rise and stabilize,  I think of the human heart.  Often, it, too, is slow to be kindled.  Perhaps God finds it odd that we can be so reluctant to accept the one thing we are here to do - to be a small light in this very big world. 
 
May your gifts and your light shine brightly today.  
 
You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning;
my God turns my darkness into light. 
                                       - Psalm 18:28    

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