Saturday, December 12, 2009

SPIRITUAL SUNDAYS

Photobucket The Candle of Faith
A poem by Helen Steiner Rice
In this sick world of hatred
And violence and sin,
Where men renounce morals
And reject discipline,
We stumble in "darkness"
Groping vainly for "light"
To distinguish the difference
Between wrong and right.
But dawn cannot follow
This night of despair
Unless faith lights a candle
In all hearts everywhere
And warmed by the glow
Our hate melts away
And love lights the path
To a peaceful, new day.


Jesus spoke again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world; he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.  --John 8:12


I hope you will visit our Spiritual Sundays blog to share with us there. 



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25 comments:

  1. SueDecember 12, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Hello Charlotte,
    Such a beautiful poem by Helen Steiner Rice, I don't think I have ever read anything that she wrote that wasn't beautiful and inspiring, thank you for sharing.
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  2. SandyDecember 12, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Hi Charlotte,
    Like Sue, I always like Helen Steiner Rice's poetry, and I have also been thinking about Jesus being the light of the world.
    Thank you so much for Spiritual Sundays!

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  3. Saleslady371December 12, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    You located the perfect scripture to go along with Helen's poem! Jesus is the light of the world and the darkness is no longer dark.

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  4. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageDecember 12, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Thank you Charlotte for a beautiful poem. I so enjoy her writings! Love the scripture you shared too. Amen!

    Christmas blessings,
    Sandi

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  5. ReneeDecember 12, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Beautiful poem and scripture! Thank you for sharing...God bless.

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  6. AndreaDecember 12, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Beautiful.
    Blessings and prayers, andrea

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  7. RCUBEsDecember 12, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Simply beautiful...God bless you and have a great weekend.

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  8. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageDecember 12, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    This is a beautiful poem. It's funny I almost did a poem today, we tend to think alike.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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  9. KathyDecember 12, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    A beautiful poem, Charlotte. I've always loved John 8:12 - it kind of says it all, doesn't it?

    Merry Christmas...Kathy

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  10. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysDecember 12, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Helen Steiner Rice is timeless. I love her writings.

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  11. DebbieDecember 12, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    I love her poetry. This one is so beautiful and the scripture fits it perfectly. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Debbie

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  12. DeniseDecember 13, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    Such a lovely poem dear.

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  13. Nikki (Sarah)December 13, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    Hi Charlotte, this is my favorite scripture because I had lived in such darkness and He turned on the Light in such a brilliant way. Thanks for sharing this. Have a great day. Sarah

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  14. SmilingSallyDecember 13, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    Thank you, Charlotte for the poem and scripture.

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  15. MaryDecember 13, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem, Charlotte...it has a wonderful message that we need to hear and keep in our hearts always.

    Have a blessed Sunday!

    Mary

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  16. CathyDecember 13, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    I love that, Charlotte, beautiful.

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  17. Ms.DaisyDecember 13, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Charlotte,
    Jesus IS the light of the world and we need Him now more than ever. Thanks for sharing another one of HSR's poems with us today...beautiful!


    Hugs,
    Jean

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  18. ❀~Myrna~❀December 13, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Beautiful poem & verse . Yes, Jesus is the Light of the World & our hope for Peace .
    Merry christmas !
    ~Myrna

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  19. LivingforGodDecember 14, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    Thanks for sharing another beautiful poem by Helen Steiner Rice! I just wrote about this very same verse on Wed. at http://bornagainandblessed.blogspot.com/2009/12/light-of-world.html .

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  20. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    What a wonderful reminder of the beautiful message of our faith.
    Thank you so much for visiting me and cohosting this wonderful Spiritual Sundays...

    Hugs and Blessings,
    ~Lynn♥

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  21. Mountain MamaDecember 14, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Helen Steiner Rice's poems are great. She gets right to the heart of her subject.
    This one is especially beautiful. Thank you for posting it.

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  22. aspiritofsimplicityDecember 15, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    Such a lovely and inspiring poem. And the verse...perfect.

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  23. JoyfulsisterDecember 18, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    Hi Charlotte!!

    (((Hugz))) Happy Holidays Sister!!
    Another beautiful poem by Helen. Sorry it ook awhile to come visit, a dear sister and pastor went to meet Jesus on Monday and I have been so saddened because she was such a good friend and woman of God. She was just 42 and leaves behins a 12 yr old son and husband who is also a pastor.
    Keep them in prayer her service is this Sunday..

    THanks Charlotte... Blessings Lorie

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  24. RCUBEsDecember 19, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Another nice poem...So thankful for the Light Who came to drive away the darkness...Merry Christmas! God bless.

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  25. sanjeetDecember 25, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    I have also been thinking about Jesus being the light of the world.
    Thank you so much for Spiritual Sundays!

    Work from home India

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Hugs & Blessings,
Charlotte

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