“Both Lights”

“Both Lights”

(by Adena M’lynn)

I am grateful—

for the Light that burns before me,

ancient and unquenchable,

the flame that split darkness

on the first breath of creation.

That Light—

the one that doesn’t flicker

when storms roll in,

that doesn’t need oil or match,

because it is the fire,

the very pulse of morning.

That’s the Light of the world—

the Christ-light,

the steady sun that never sleeps,

the compass hidden in every heart

that dares to look up.

And yet—

in mercy,

that same Light found me.

Bent wick, half-burnt,

smoke curling in the shape of surrender.

He touched my edge,

and I caught.

Now I glow—

not the sun, but a candle in His window,

not the dawn, but a reflection of it

on a tear-streaked cheek.

I am a light of the world,

a streetlamp on the corner

where someone waits, afraid.

A kitchen bulb

that hums at midnight

when the lost one comes home.

A firefly caught in a mason jar of grace,

my glow small,

but real enough

to make another heart remember morning.

So I give thanks—

for the One who is,

and for the chance to be.

For the sun that teaches the candle to shine,

and the candle that tells the night

the sun is still coming.

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And a version for children to learn and for fun spirited old people.

“Shine Time”

(Fun Scripture Memorization Poem — by Adena M’lynn)

(Snap your fingers once — steady beat)

Jesus said, “I am the Light of the world.” ✨

— John 8:12 —

Not just a lamp, but the Light!

The forever flame, the morning bright!

(Clap clap)

And then He turned and said to me —

“Hey you there, can’t you see?

You are the light of the world!” 🌎

— Matthew 5:14-16 —

A candle in the window, a city on a hill,

You were made to glow — and you still will!

Don’t hide your shine under a basket’s lid,

Let it blaze where the darkness hid!

’Cause when you glow with kindness true,

They’ll see the God who’s glowing through you.

(Pause — whisper)

He’s the Light that never fades,

We’re a light His hands have made.

(Say it with rhythm)

He lights the sun — so we can spark,

He paints the stars — to brighten dark.

So shine your light both day and night,

Let love be seen — that’s shining right!

(Big finish – joyful tone)

So say it loud — don’t be shy:

“I am a light, and I know why!”

’Cause Jesus is the Light divine,

and His love makes my little light shine! 💡