Taking the little bug in his tiny palm, the baby asked:
- Mommy, what kind of bug is this?
- This is a firefly. Even though it is small, it can emit light.
The kid thought about it and asked:
- Why does it glow?
— A firefly is a child of light, but it only shines at night. When other bugs sleep, he stands guard over the light, illuminating the way for those who need it. There are not enough fireflies to light up the night, but when they light up their lanterns, people think they are precious stones scattered on the ground.
- How good it is to be a firefly! — the baby clapped his hands joyfully. “I would really like to become a firefly,” he added sadly.
“Don’t be sad, my sunshine,” she said, tenderly taking her son’s hand into hers, “when a person does good and gives love, he brings light with him, the more good deeds he does, the stronger the light flares up in him.” It is difficult to see such people among other people, you can feel them with your heart, because their lanterns are their hearts, and the fire in them is light and warm.
The Lord and angels, watching from heaven, see their golden hearts and rejoice. Create love and goodness and you will become a firefly.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru