Blog Title - The Bright Secret - Poem

As I considered what to call my blog, I looked to my poetry for ideas.  One poem stood out, "The Bright Secret".  Everyone born on earth has the light of Christ within them, and we have a responsibility to nurture that light and share it with others.

I was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when I was eight years old, and soon after, while being blessed and confirmed, I was given the gift of the Holy Ghost.  This constant companionship of the Holy Ghost gives me additional light and knowledge.  With this increased knowledge I know who I am, where I came from, what I am doing here on earth, and my purpose after this life.  I can have a personal relationship with my Savior Jesus Christ, repent of my sins, and gain His divine attributes.

The challenge lies in keeping the light within us, bright!

The Bright Secret

A candle, when lit,

   Is placed on a

   Candlestick,

So that they which

   Come in

   May see,

Quiet service -

   Soon discovered, --

A life,

   Once lit by the Savior

   Cannot be hidden,

   The secret is bright,

And helps

   Light the way,

   For those searching

To see

   Christ's safe path

   Along life's journey,

*Let your light so shine

   Before men,

That they may see

   Your good works,

   And glorify your

   Father in Heaven*

By Janice Harten

Mar 6, 2008

Luke 11:33, Matt 5:16

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