The Four Candles burned slowly. Their ambiance
was so soft you could hear them speak...
The first candle said, “I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep
me lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminished and went out completely.
The second candle said, "I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer
indispensable."
Then Faith's flame slowly diminished and went out completely.
Sadly the third candle spoke,
"I Am Love and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer.
People put me aside and don't understand my importance. They even forget to love those
who are nearest to them." And waiting no longer, Love went out completely.
Suddenly ... A child entered the room and saw the three candles no longer
burning.
The child began to cry, "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to
stay lit until the end."
Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the
little boy, "Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still
burn, we can re-light the other candles." With shining eyes, the child
took the Candle of Hope and lit the other three candles.
Never let the Flame of Hope go out. With Hope in your life, no matter how bad
things may be, Peace, Faith and Love may shine brightly once again. (~ Author Unknown)
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