Let your light shine

Today, at the funeral of my 50 year old friend., the church was packed. His wife and 4 young children sat at the front, the focus of our compassion. Words seem meaningless when trying to express love and concern to this wee family, cruelly bereaved. The it struck me. One light delivers you from darkness. One light, no matter how small dispels gloom. So, what would the impact be if all of us gathered in that church were effective light bearers? To bring our light... That word, gesture, action, phone call, arm round, offer of hospitality... To those facing darkness. So, let your light shine. Take risks for love and peace. This might mean being misunderstood or rejected. But it is better to light a candle than grumble about the darkness.