What do we mean when we say “hold in the Light”?

This old Quaker phrase broadly means to hold or bring a concern before the Light in worship, but in the past century has been used for a specific spiritual practice. This form of intercession, most commonly practiced among Liberal Friends, is grounded in silence and uses one’s imagination. “Holding” requires one to see with their inward eyes. One may visualize the Light wrapping around those they are burdened to pray for, holding them into wholeness. This intercession does not necessarily push for a certain outcome but instead allows one to place their faith in this all-consuming Love, believing that she will hold and carry them through.