"Why Are You Here?"
Light a Candle
Photo By: Flickr/Bill McChesney
As I set down to pray one day---- into my heart
“Light a candle,” that Inner Voice did say.
And so a candle was lit.
“Hold it in your hand.”
Holding the candle in my hand, my eyes upon the flame—
“See the lit candle representing the person you are praying for. Their life is in your hands.”
Oh wow!! As my eyes focused on the candle's flame, I noticed the prayers immediately ascending from within my heart rather than just from the lips.
There was a difference! Now those prayers were said with a deep intense desire to want that person to be blessed, healed, helped, delivered---whatever their need---as I held their life in my hand.
“Thank you God for answering my prayer!” I had been asking for a deeper understanding of the power of our daily prayers. He knew exactly what I needed to do. Now whenever I draw away to pray, rather to say a Rosary, or whatever form of prayer I use-- in one hand a special round candle holder with the word, “Hope” written on the side--is held. As the Ave's are spoken, or a name is mentioned, sometimes the need—always my heart is filled with love for this special someone that God so loved---that His Words were spoken---”Light a candle.” He knows exactly what we need to draw us and others closer to Him. He hears our prayers.
It is interesting that this little candle holder was given to me this past Christmas as I visited the Mercy of God Prayer Center in Austin, Texas. They were having a table sale of religious items and Ginny said take anything you want. My eyes went to this little ceramic candle holder. “That is all you want? Oh take something else!” No—this is what my heart saw and wanted. Now I know why.
The Mercy of God Prayer Center is available for anyone who is in need of in-depth prayer/spiritual counseling/or healing. They will set up an appointment and will sit and listen to you and then pray for you—being led by the Holy Spirit to pray for what really needs to be asked for. It was over 30 years ago, as I prayed for direction in my spiritual life, thanks to the yellow pages, and the Holy Spirit, God led me to this awesome place of Mercy and Prayer. As always, You did good God, You did good. Thank You.
Seek the Lord, and He will answer your sincere, humble and heartfelt prayers. May His Peace be with you always, and it will when you draw away to pray. Elizabeth
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About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 52 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
