The Candle And Preparing To Be A Homemaker...

The Candle Stick

A candle placed within a candelabra, or a simple candle holder.

Can cause a soft and loving atmosphere.

It has always been a very visual and symbolic picture of being the source of light!

Years ago these were the only source of light used as it was carried from room to room.

I think the use of those tapered candles for the home lighting, were very simple.

Yet they were a major item of a home.

The making of these candles was a very big job and needed to be completed

In a timely fashion. It did take a long process to make them.

They would have to use quality ingredients.

And to also make enough to get through the long winter nights.

I believe when a young maiden fills their Hope Chest;

They know that they will need a strong and sturdy candle holder!

Having the actual candles will be an ongoing need.

But the holder was something that needed to be unbreakable,

Yet, lovely and functional!

And as a contrast

We are carriers of the light as lady's we must shine with love.

We will need to be strong;

And not easily broken or haphazardly put together.

One thing we can be certain of as we walk and live out our calling;

We can either be a bright and happy light that fills a room with joy.

Or a dark shadow of doubt and worry.

We must try to be a positive light for others to see the love of Jesus in us!

For He has asked us to let this light shine…

Keep your candles and candlesticks handy!

For as soon as the sun starts to set we will need them to make

All the rooms of our hearts bright and filled with light.

I have always loved how the word tells us to expose the darkness!

Allow the Lord to work in your heart to keep the flame flickering brightly!

He is our only HOPE…