Fall is here and with it is the cooler weather, a welcome relief to the long, hot summer. This time of year makes me think of gathering in . . . food, friends, every last bit of daylight . . . and taking stock of what I’ve been blessed with in life.
Autumn, like life, brings many changes.
Most of all I am thankful for the renewed friendships and re-aquaintances I made while in the town of my childhood. It was reassuring to see that others, too, have learned to rely on God’s grace to get them through life’s rough patches. Also it was such a blessing to make new friends and to be encouraged by their wisdom and gentle reassurances. God is good and it’s just a matter of taking the time to recognize the beauty that He inserts in my life daily and thanking Him for it. Keeping my focus on the goal as I seek to live a life pleasing to Him is what helps to keep me from getting distracted. Remember Him who brought the blessings in the first place, even when times are tough.
“Thank you, God, for those You have brought into my life who have brought me encouragement, kindness, gentleness, and insight. Your timing is always right on time. Amen.”
I hope you have a wonderful Autumn and many blessings during this time of the year!
