There are some candles in my study. Every once in a while, I will be in a more contemplative mood and I’ll light the candles and turn off the overhead light just to create a different environment in which to focus.
Have you ever noticed what happens if you light a candle in a lighted room? The effect is minimal. I mean, you notice the candle but as far as it making a difference in the environment, you really can’t see much change. But, when you turn off the lights, now all of the sudden, even one little candle is a game changer. It creates much more light than you noticed before. In fact, while the light may not be as bright, it still illuminates the whole room.
In a very dark world lacking hope and peace and joy – we are called to be that candle. When we gather our little light in church, we are surrounded by a lot of other lights so the effects, while important, are minimal. But, when we take our little light into the dark world, we can make a huge difference.
Be that light in someone else’s life today.
Clay in the Hands 
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