Light a Candle

As I ponder the Eve of Christmas

My heart turns to previous services

Times and places around the world where I have served

There always seemed to be once constant

As we lit the candles of Christmas

The darkness seemed somehow lighter

It was more than just the light of candles

It was the light of our hearts

It was the light of hope

It was the light of promise

It was the light of fellowship

It was the light of Christ

Once again this year, I will light a candle

A candle that I will carry into the new year

Chicago – One Little Candle (from the album – Chicago 25)

Pictures are from my last deployment in 2007/2008… our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service