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."
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 child, "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 of your life. With Hope, no matter how
bad things are... Peace, Faith and Love can shine brightly in your life.
~ Author Unknown ~