RETW Loc: Washington

Looking at life in a certain way allows you to realize that there are many losses we experience on a daily basis. Sometimes we lose peace when we quarrel or hold grudges; sometimes we lose love, because of the hatred we let in; and sometimes we lose our precious faith in whatever it is that keeps us going. There is one thing, however, that still remains despite all this.



Four Candles

Four candles flickered in the darkness.
They were the only source of sound and light in an otherwise silent, black abyss.

The first candle announced, “ I am Peace! How can I stay lit when the world is full of war, death and destruction? “ Peace quietly petered out.

The second candle declared, “ I am Faith! How can I stay lit when people dispense of me like yesterdays trash? “ Faith blew out instantly fallowing a sudden gust of wind.

The third candle said sadly: “ I am love! How can I stay lit when people cast me aside and think they can live without me? “ Love went out in a puff of smoke.

Moments later, a little boy emerged from the darkness, and began to cry at the sight of the three extinguished flamed of virtue. Why aren’t you burning? he sobbed. Your flames are supposed to flicker until the very end!



Fear not, young man. I am hope exclaimed the fourth candle, You can use me to return the light to the others. The boy’s expression changed. His eyes began to shine, realizing he could reignite Peace, Faith, and Love once again.

While love is the most beautiful virtue of all, it is the flame of hope that should always flicker brightly through the darkest days of your life. Only with hope can there be peace, faith and love.

Jesus said:

“ I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” John 8:12

RETW

okie don

ONE OF THE FINAL THINGS HE REPORTEDLY SAID WAS : " LOVE ONE ANOTHER "

Quakerwidow Loc: Chestertown, MD

Amen

Quakerwidow Loc: Chestertown, MD

Amen

PZG1225 Loc: Florida

VERY nice RETW! I'm going to pass it along and make a copy for my Bible. Thanks for sharing.

Kazudy

Amen brother.

THUNDERBOLT

[quote=PZG1225]VERY nice RETW! I'm going to pass it along and make a copy for my Bible. Thanks for sharing.


I like to copy, paste, print, scan and make a J-peg to send to my crew.
I find it easier to forward and they do as well.
This post is worth the effort.
Thank you RETW,
ThunderBolt

boatbob2

Love one another,Bring the bible,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BUT,DONT FORGET THE BEER !!!!!