Fireflies

A THOUSAND FIREFLIES
By : Joseph J. Mazzella

I was treated to the most delightful surprise the other evening
as I walked out onto my back porch. As I looked out I saw
what seemed like a thousand fireflies flying around and
lighting up my backyard. It was such a joy watching each
of them flash their light only to be answered in turn by
dozens of others. It made me feel so connected to this
world to see such a glorious sight. It made me feel so
at one with God's love to be a witness to so much beauty.
I stood out on my back porch for a long time just absorbing
the wonder of it all and I gave thanks to God for letting me
see it up close.

I have read that fireflies use their lights to communicate with
each other. It seemed that this night, though, they were
communicating with me as well. I saw their beauty and
light not only with my eyes but with my heart and soul
as well. My heart and soul filled with love and I smiled
as one flew right by my face before lighting up its own
body. It seemed to be telling me that I too could share
a lot of light and love if I wished.

Maybe we all can take a lesson from our firefly friends.
Maybe we all can begin to shine the light and love that
lies within us. If we did I am sure that we would get the
same results as they do. By shining our light and love
brightly we would soon attract the light and love of countless
others. Then together we would help to light up the world
as well. Maybe this is why God gave us fireflies to gaze
upon and enjoy. Maybe God wants to remind us to shine
our own light, to share our own love, and to brighten the
world with our joy. Maybe like the thousand fireflies in
my backyard God wants us all to light up the Earth with
our love and make it a bit more like Heaven.

Love can't be separated from action. Jesus said,
"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments"
(John 14:15).
If you love your family members, follow through
with loving words and deeds.