Autumn is my favorite season. The glory of the changing leaves amazes me. The bright red, yellow, orange, pink, and rust of the changing leaves is a glory to see.
Walking along nature’s paths, I hear the soft crunching of the leaves beneath my feet. Each step cushioned from the hardened earth.
After a hot, humid summer, the crisp air refreshes both my lungs and my soul.
Of course, I know that the leaves will fall, and the world around me will seem dreary in contrast. I know that bitter cold weather is just around the corner.
I relish in the autumn beauty and enjoy it while I can. Pictures will help me remember the stunning beauty long after the leaves have fluttered from the trees to the ground.
Observing all this beauty and breathing deeply of the cool, fresh air, I commune with my Savior, the creator of all things. I remember that my life, too, must go through seasons. I rejoice in the reminder, knowing that my God is beside me when life is beautiful, colorful and light. And He walks beside me when the leaves have fallen, in the dark and dreary times of life.
When you walk through those difficult times, remember that you have been created by a magnificent, loving God and He will help you through those hard times.
Rejoice in the times of beauty and cling to Him when your life feels dark and bare, for He is the creator of all things.
“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or power or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” Colossians 1: 15-16
Father God, thank you for surrounding us with your created beauty. Thank you for walking with us on life’s paths, in good times and in bad.
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