A candle cannot light itself. It needs to
receive light from another. God of light, thank you for the light that
Jesus brings to us and the light we can pass on to others.
A candle when lit can give away its light
without losing the light it has. God of abundance, thank you that you give us so
much love that we can give away love to others without losing what we already
have.
A candle burns as bright when it is new, as
when there is only a small amount of the original candle left. God of the ages, thank you that whatever age we
are, we can still be used by you to be a light for you to each other.
A candle’s light is sensitive, reacting to
the slightest movement of the air around it. Loving God, thank you that you pick up every
little thought and feeling that we have because you care about us. Help us to
be sensitive and kind to others.
A candle’s light is the same whatever the
size, shape or color of the candle. Creator God, thank you that we all matter to
you and are of equal value to you even though we are each very different. Help
us to see the light of your love burning in everyone we meet.
A candle’s light is designed to be seen and
is best placed high up so that it can give light to all; it is not for hiding
away. Ever present God, help us not to hide our light
away, keeping it to ourselves. May we be lights that bring light to as
many people as possible.
Unless the candle’s light is passed on, that
light dies when the candle itself comes to an end. Eternal God, you wanted your light to be passed
on to others. You are the light of the world and you call us to be lights to
the world. May
your light shine brightly in and through us wherever we go in the days ahead.
Adapted from http://www.barnabasinschools.org.uk/candle-prayers-for-reflection/
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