Enjoying the beautiful fall weather

I do enjoy the fall weather. I like to walk in the leaves and hear them crinkle under my feet. I love the smell of the damp leaves after an autumn rain and the touch of warm wool on my skin. I marvel at God's handiwork as he paints the leaves yellow, red and orange.

Fall is a time of reflection and of harvest. I know that winter is not far ahead now. Yet when I breathe in the crisp, cool air and feel the warm sun on my face, I don't think of the coming winter. I thank God for the bounty he has given me and my family. I praise him that he continues to provide for me. I may not understand everything, but I do know that God is in control. That's enough for me. I hate the rush of pushing Christmas ahead of Thanksgiving. I'm reminded that we should be thankful for all the Lord gives us. I look at these golden fall days and want to stop time. It is in the fall when we can reflect on God's goodness and marvel at his handiwork.

Yes, some equate fall with the sense of loss. It doesn't have to be that way. Falling leaves are part of the renewal process. We all must go through the autumn and winter of our lives before the spring renews us.