The Lamp
A certain homeowner had a lamp. It was a nice lamp, which he had set up so it would shine over his lawn and drive. It lit this area for several years, providing light and guidance to all who came his way.
Then one day, as the lamp was getting old and the light dull, the homeowner decided to get rid of it. He loaded it into his car and took it to the local landfill. As he was unloading the lamp another neighbor came by and asked if the lamp was to be junked. The first homeowner stated that he was indeed throwing the lamp away.
At this point the neighbor saw how he might be able to use it so he picked it up and took it home. He spent many hours repairing the lamp and shining the reflector. He then set it up where it would give light to those who would pass by.
He hoped it would keep someone from stumbling or falling in the dark. It worked great for many years and he kept taking care of the lamp to keep it polished and working properly.
Then one day the original homeowner came riding by. He noticed the antique lamp and saw how the new owner had repaired it. He admired how it served its purpose so well. It was then he realized that just because something is old and not working the way it used too, doesn't mean it must be discarded.
Whether we are old or young each of us has a unique light to shine. It is up to us to encourage each other to keep our lights bright, to polish the light that is growing dim by offering encouragement or saying a kind word, because we never know whom we might be guiding.
Just like that old antique lamp
Written by: Alfred Keith
Adapted by: Sara Davitt
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