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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
 Dear God As I take down the Christmas lights Keep the light of your presence burning in my heart As I put away the red and green candles Renew your everlasting candle of love within me Help it to burn the whole year through Let your light shine from within me As a beckon to show forth your love Let that light burn constantly Casting the light of your love Lord I am just a candlestick My duty is to stay burning so with the oil of your word I'll strive to keep My candle lite. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 Your poem reminds me that God is Love and Light. I too took down the lights this week and I did feel a since of loss when I did, but couldn't quite put my finger on the reason like you have done. As the tree goes out the door, it seems a bit of Christmas spirit leaves along with it until the next year. I do love the Christmas lights that so remind me of the Light of the world and His Love for us. Christmas is by far to me the most wonderful time of the year. God Bless You, Bob <>< |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Songbird; You light has shone on my life with your friendship and your love. This lovely poem reflects your loving light and gift for writing. love Ellie Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Amen to that! May we keep HIS light burning within us all year. Very uplifting, and just what I needed this morning. God's blessing to you! <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. I don't question YOUR existance - GOD |
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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
When I took my christmas tree lights down, they were all tangled, so I felt more of a sense of frustration, LOL. But seriously: YOu've raised some good points here. It reminds me a lot of when Jesus told us that we are the salt and light of the earth. I think we need to keep up that "Christmas Spirit"(which in my opinion is just another word for the spirit of compassion)all year round, as Christians. I recall something that my pastor once said: Christians are the one group that has the most reason to celebrate all year round. [NOT DIRECT QUOTE, BUT CONTAINS GENERAL GIST] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SongBird~ Such lovely thoughts. I'm so glad you shared them. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully expressed!! Very lovely!! Denise |
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