Lighting the Way: Inspiration Behind the Covered Candle

There’s something profoundly special about lighting a candle. It’s more than just a flicker of light or a pleasing scent filling the room. It’s as if, in that moment, you’re pressing "pause" on the world around you. You create space for stillness. You allow yourself to breathe deeply and reflect. It’s in these quiet moments that you can feel, even if just for a second, that God’s presence is real and near. That’s exactly the feeling I wanted to capture with the Covered Candle. A soft, glowing reminder that His light is always present, even in the darkest of times.

When I began working on this collaboration, I knew it had to be more than just another beautifully crafted candle. It needed to be a symbol. A vessel that carried meaning. A reminder that God is at work in both the seen and the unseen, in our past, present, and future. As I thought about this, I realized that creating the Covered Candle was not just about making something for people to enjoy but it was about creating a space for reflection, where we could pause and acknowledge the constant truth that God’s light never fades, even when we can’t always see it.

The scent, warmth, and gentle glow of the Covered Candle were crafted with intention. Its fragrance is warm, inviting, and comforting—much like God’s presence that quietly settles over us when we need it most. It’s not overpowering; instead, it lingers softly, reminding us of the peace and grace that surround us.

Just like God’s work in our lives, His presence is often subtle; Whispering, guiding, and comforting, but never leaving. Whether you're unwinding after a long day or starting your morning in prayer, the Covered Candle fills your space with that same quiet peace, inviting you to pause and reflect - while the light dances in the room.

The beauty of the Covered Candle, though, isn’t just in its scent or its glow, it’s in the story behind it. Working with Nellamoon, a brand located in my hometown, brought me face-to-face with a deeper truth that I can’t help but marvel at. The space where Nellamoon now thrives used to be an antique shop, a place where, as a young girl, I would wait tables at my families restaurant next door. I would earn my tips, and head straight to the antique store next door. I would buy a candle as a small treat, a simple act of self care after a busy shift. In those moments, I never imagined that one day I would be creating a candle that would carry so much meaning. But isn’t that how God works?

He takes the moments we think are insignificant - the little acts of kindness, the quiet routines, and weaves them into something far greater. He doesn’t just redeem our future; He redeems our past. Every step, every decision, every season of life serves a greater purpose when we trust that He’s working behind the scenes. That’s what this collaboration with Nellamoon symbolizes for me. A candle, something as simple as light, represents God’s faithful provision, not just in the present, but in the past, and in the future. He was working long before we knew it, shaping our paths, aligning moments, and preparing us for what’s to come.

Now, 20 years later, I stand here, in awe of how God’s hand has been in every detail. How He took a simple childhood memory of buying a candle and transformed it into a partnership with Nellamoon, a company that shares the same heart for faith, excellence, and creating products that bring people closer to Him. It's a beautiful reminder of how God takes our stories, no matter how small or ordinary, and weaves them together into something extraordinary. And isn’t that the beauty of faith? That God is always at work, even when we don’t see it. He is constantly shaping us, preparing us, and guiding us. Sometimes in ways we can’t fully understand. But when we look back, we see the hand of God weaving our past, present, and future together, each moment leading to the next, each step setting the stage for something more.

What I love most about the Covered Candle is how it serves as a reminder of that truth. Every time you light it, I hope it’s more than just a moment of peace or a beautiful scent filling the room. I hope it reminds you that you are surrounded by God's love and grace, even when it feels like you’re walking in the dark. The light of the candle, just like the light of God, is always there - steady, faithful, and unwavering. And that’s a light that never fades, no matter what we face.

So, the next time you light your Covered Candle, take a moment to reflect. Pause and remember that, even in your quietest moments, God is working in your life. He is turning your past, present, and future into a story of grace, purpose, and light.

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