BIBLICAL BEACON - Lighthouse Contest

In the quiet before my thoughts  
light gathers quietly,  
a soft gleam rising from the page.

Scripture becomes my lighthouse~  
a lantern steady as breath, bright without burning.

Its words tilt toward me 
like a beam sweeping the dark,  
not demanding belief, 
offering only direction.

I keep close to the glow~
my fear thins,  
and the heart remembers
how to unclench.

*Your word is a lamp to my feet~  
the quiet truth that steadies me more gently  
than any lighthouse ever could.

In this tender radiance, I am guided,  
not by certainty, but by presence~  
a beacon written in grace.

*passage from Psalm 119:105

12th gradespiritualfree verse

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Sara Kendrick

July 6, 2026 at 1:36 PM

I am delighted to see your name on the winners' list. Congratulations on your winning work in my contest. I enjoyed reading your scripture-based work. Way to go. Sara K.

Paula Goldsmith

July 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "BIBLICAL BEACON - Lighthouse Contest" write. Great Picture/Ending... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...........

Valsa George

June 28, 2026 at 5:19 AM

What a beautiful poem affirming the light, the scriptures give. Whenever I am vexed, I find comfort in the Word of God. It is light to my feet. "In this tender radiance, I am guided, not by certainty, but by presence~ a beacon written in grace." How true! All the Best in the contest