I love lightning candles in the sake of the health of a loved one and sometimes for other reasons too. So therefor my question to others: lightning a candle really works (?)
2006-12-17 12:47:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lighting a candle is a visible symbol of your prayer. It is also a small sacrifice you make to God for the thing you pray for, and adds to the power of your prayer.
2006-12-17 15:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by todaywiserthanyesterday 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If someone knows you are lighting a candle for them it may help, and you and the other person will at least feel a bit better about the situation.
You are always welcome to light a candle for me!
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"
May everyone have a wickedly happy Christmas or Yuletide or however they celebrate, if they do!
2006-12-17 13:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prayer to our Creator is the thing that works. Lighting a candle to me is an act of remembrance of a loved one or friend.
2006-12-17 12:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by Birdman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that if lighting a candle is what signifies for you giving 'hope' or 'asking for help' for someone then yes. No differently than those who bow down and pray for others.
I think it's the act of believing (faith) is what really works; what is different is the instrument used.
2006-12-17 12:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do and think so. I think it is based on more than just a candle and the nature you use them. AS the nature you stated, I do the same.
2006-12-17 13:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by Labatt113 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it was just a symbolic gesture of being in the presence of God.
2006-12-17 12:54:52 · answer #6 · answered by Unshaken Faith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About as much use as a slap in the face with a wet haddock.
Grow up?
2006-12-17 12:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
what a load of old tosh
2006-12-17 13:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing , its the tradition you are following, think out of the box.
2006-12-17 12:49:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
from the hart love it i do
2006-12-17 12:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by chav69 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋