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A Beacon of Hope

The LIGHT shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5

A candle in the window originated in the 1600’s. Irish Catholics were not allowed to say mass and priests were persecuted. A light left in a window of a home signified to traveling priests that it was a Catholic home and they were safe and welcome there.

A candle in the window has been a beacon of hope from that time on. Did you know that the word LIGHT is mentioned 272 times in the King James Bible? There are so many beautiful verses about light. I bet you are thinking of one now.

Last night I decided to place candles in our windows as a visible reminder that our hope is in the Lord. That even though these are scary times, we do not need to fear. Let His word wash over your worried soul and give you peace.
The Lord is my LIGHT and my salvation- whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1




We live in the middle of the woods, so only the animals of the forest will see our candles, but I know they are there. What about you? Would you join me and place a candle or a strand of lights in a window as a beacon of hope?

If you have children at home, it’s a perfect time to discuss any worries they may have, pray together as a family and find a family verse as your own beacon of hope. Write the verse out and hang it up. Memorize your beacon of hope verse. Have the kids help set up your candle or string of lights.

If you’d like to join in, share a photo your beacon of hope! Use the hashtag #beaconofhope.

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a LIGHT on my path.
Psalm 119:105


 Blessings and Good Health,
Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse
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  1. ellen b.March 23, 2020 at 3:45 PM

    We have lights up around our front door. Next I'm pulling down our Christmas star that has lights and we'll put that up somewhere, too. I sure appreciate fellow bloggers these days. Stay safe and keep the Faith!!

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    1. Life at Still WoodsMay 7, 2020 at 11:25 PM

      Hi Ellen, I love the idea of the Christmas star. What a wonderful beacon of light that would be to display. I hope you and your family have been healthy and well!
      Blessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse

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  2. PamMarch 23, 2020 at 4:01 PM

    I have relighted my Christmas wreath on the porch and our large lighted star on garden shed to light the way.

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  3. SandyMarch 23, 2020 at 4:36 PM

    I love this and will be heading to my Christmas bins.

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    1. Life at Still WoodsMay 7, 2020 at 11:28 PM

      Thank you Sandy. I was just outside walking my dog one last time before retiring for the night and I stopped to look at the beautiful moon and our lights shining in the window. I think I will leave them up long after life begins to...well I would say...back to normal, but I think that there will be a new normal. Stay safe and well!
      Blessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse

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  4. Mrs.TMarch 24, 2020 at 10:14 AM

    One of our towns here in New Hampshire has lit the Christmas lights in their downtown. Since the town is pretty empty in the evenings now, this must add such a cheery and hopeful note to the residents. I saw candles in a window on our walk yesterday and I think it is such a good idea!

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    1. Life at Still WoodsMay 7, 2020 at 11:32 PM

      That would be absolutely wonderful to have Christmas lights lit in our towns on the Gulf Coast as well. I bet it is just beautiful to see. Stay healthy and safe. Thanks for dropping by Still Woods Farmhouse.
      Blessing from Lynda at SWF

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  5. Robin in VirginiaMarch 25, 2020 at 8:53 AM

    What a beautiful post to read! Thank you for sharing about the light along with the verses.

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    1. Life at Still WoodsMay 7, 2020 at 11:33 PM

      Awww...thank you Robin. Your comments made me smile! Stay safe and well.
      Blessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse

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  6. Debby RayMarch 25, 2020 at 7:39 PM

    What a beautiful thing to do. Everything we own is packed away until our home is built. How about the porch light on the RV? That should do it, right? Stay safe and healthy!

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    1. Life at Still WoodsMay 7, 2020 at 11:35 PM

      Hi Debby Ray! The porch light on the RV would be perfect! Its all in the heart anyway!
      Blessings and good health from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse

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