Fall is my favorite season. I love the weather, the colors. Fresh air and open windows. Jack-o-lanterns on the front porch, and hot apple cider. There is nothing better than a walk on a cool fall night that requires a sweater and a warm hand to hold.
I met my husband in the fall – that’s probably why I like it so well. We were married in September. My birthday is in October. My first-born came into this world in November. Autumn holds many good things for me – I suppose that’s why I’m so nostalgic at this time of year.
One of my favorite memories is of Michael and I. It was November and we hadn’t been dating too long. We drove up the W road in his little silver Ford, with the windows down, the breezes blowing and the music from Bela Fleck’s album drive playing. I was trying to understand his bluegrass music. He was trying to hold my hand. Ahhhh romance. But, we were young and loving life. Oh it was so much fun…
Little did I know the change that was coming… a wonderful, exciting, crazy life was in store. If I had known it all at once, I probably would have passed out for days, or run away. Now, quite a few years later, I can look back and see what has come to pass so far; an amazing life, orchestrated by an incredible conductor.
For now, as I wander through this fall of 2010, and see the colors of the leaves changing, I find myself wondering… “What changes are coming Lord? What do you have in store for my precious little family?” Because I know, seasons mean change… it won’t be October forever.
Its simple, but promising in so many ways…
“Jesus Christ, the same, yesterday today and forever.”
I find myself needing these words to penetrate my heart, today more than yesterday. As my seasons come and go, as I find circumstances changing faster than I’d like, I can remain firmly established because of those words. It doesn’t mean I’ll appreciate the new better than the old. It certainly doesn’t mean life will be just how I like it. But it does mean that He is unchanging in His goodness, His mercy and His love. As fall passes and winter approaches, I know he will be with me through it all.
Heavenly Father,
I thank you for all of the changes that have come into my life. And more, I thank you for walking with me through each one. Help me to be steadfast in your love, no matter what the future holds. amen
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