Sort of like the changing of the guard, one leaves his post of duty for the next to come in and take charge. Summer left in quite a huff, not sure what made her so mad, but she indeed left in a furry of smoke and flames.
Fall was soft in arrival, so gentle he was here before you even noticed. I’m a summer girl, but I love fall. The colors are notorious, and God’s display of artwork is spectacular. This time of year brings football, hot chocolate, cozy sweaters, and warm fires. It’s a time to light the candles, turn on the mood lights, and bake something yummy in the oven.
The nights get dark quicker as God starts to lay his winter quilt over the skies, readying us for the chill of winter that is right around the corner. We add an extra blanket on our beds, dig out the sweaters and flannel pajamas. Animals that hibernate are eating everything in sight to store for their long winter’s nap.
The seasons and their transitions are the circles in which we live. Naturally, some are looking at fall and only seeing the dread of winter and the expense of Christmas. While the rest are walking in and raking leaves, enjoying the cool evenings and crisp mornings and looking forward to the greatest holiday.
We have seasons within our lives, people who come and go but never leave, experiences that teach along the way, age silently creeps in, leaving its telltale signs. We can’t stop it, so why not try and embrace.
It all starts with us! We can fight against an unstoppable force or step in and gracefully enjoy the journey.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT ”For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. 3:2; A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3:4; A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. 3:7; A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. 3:8; A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace.
Whatever your season within, whether it be a winter month or a summer month, remember this too shall pass. Put on an oversized sweater and take a walk; God has some real beauty going on right now. Be blessed, and don’t forget to take Jesus with you on your walk. Have a great day, and thank you for joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 