One Little "Candle" Can Make a World of Difference

Yesterday, during an "at home" day, a strawberry guava candle burned inside a holder on the table in the front hallway.


In the living room, a pumpkin spice candle filled the air with delicious fragrance.

The candles really added to the atmosphere and the enjoyment of the day.

It got me to thinking how we, as humans, can be "candles" or "lights" in the lives of others. 

Small gestures can make a big difference in someone's life.

Something as insignificant as a phone call might make someone very happy. 

Saying a quick and silent prayer for a friend or family member going through a hard time is being a "candle." 

So is making an extra casserole for a busy mother.  That would mean a great deal to her and her family.

How about sending a short note to someone or buying a small bouquet of flowers in the supermarket for a friend in a nursing home? 

Even just a smile to a stressed-out clerk can make a difference and it's definitely being a "candle" or "light" in that person's life.

Being a "candle" and lighting up someone else's life for a few precious moments would be a good thing.

CAN YOU THINK OF OTHER WAYS TO BE A "CANDLE" OR "LIGHT" IN THE WORLD TODAY?