Monday, October 20. 2025

Dear God,

The words popped off the page as I listened to the psalmist.  "You, Lord, keep my lamp burning."  My heart was lifted, my mind quieted and my spirit took refuge.  What he said I have found true in my own life.  No one can keep my lamp lighted and burning like you. 

How many times have I taken a turn toward the darkness?  Too many to name.  Every single time I felt and heard a spark relight my candle.  Who burned it out?  I ask myself.  While I may not always know who blew out my candle, I always know who relit it.

Keep my 

lamp burning,

O God,

for my light

is the fire

of your spirit.

Without your help,

my light flickers

and goes out.

More than anything

I want

to keep 

my lamp burning

for others

in darkness.

May it be so,

dear God.

Love, Andrea