Relax by Candlelight

Have you ever sat in a dark room with the only light you have coming from a single candle? 

Such a simple concept, a single lit candle. 

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to lock in at my church with the church's youth group and some of their friends. 

We had a great time at the lock-in.  There were lots of games played, with lots of laughs.

No lock in would be complete without a game of sardines and a scavenger hunt. 

Perhaps one of the most spiritual moments is the midnight service.  All the lights in the sanctuary are off.  There are 6 different stations set up.  Each person goes to a station.  There is only one person at each station.  Each station is set up around the perimeter of the sanctuary.  The only light at each station is a single candle.  The lit candle symbolizes the light of God in our lives. 

After a designated amount of time, a low toned bell is rang and everyone walks counterclockwise to the next station until everyone has been through all of the stations.  During the rotation and the time at each station, there is complete silence in the sanctuary.  No speaking, no singing, and no music. 

I just remember thinking how peaceful it was just sitting there on the pew looking at the lit candles in the dark sanctuary with the candles providing the only light. 

After the stations have been completed, we all sat down on the floor of the sanctuary and some of our youth shared their stories with the group.  Big thank you to those who shared your story with the group, you know who you are. 

So next time you find yourself stressed out and feel in need of some relaxation, just lit some candles in a dark room and just let yourself relax. 

Does this look relaxing or what?