learning to be

As the wick of a candle
so let me be,
present,
surrounded by You
the source of all power, light, meaning.

As the wick of a candle
so let me be,
changed,
even scarred by the work,
the flame of circumstances.

As the wick of a candle
so let me be,
essential,
fulfilling my role
a light for a dark world.

As the wick of a candle
so let me be,
engaged,
mysteriously involved
apart of the ongoing work of God.