“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” ~George Eliot
Every New Season…
I am one of those strange people who loves the change of EVERY season. I look forward to something new with anticipation. I love spring when everything seems to be new, alive and freshly created by the Maker. I love summer (unless it is above 90!) with all of the sunshine, activity and opportunity to mow the lawn. Yes, I would give anything to get back on a John Deere and ride for hours. Winter brings excitement all its own with one of my favorite white things in the world: SNOW. I LOVE me some snow! Takes an awful mess of it for me to get weary with those beautiful, one of a kind flakes.
But Fall.
Fall would be my favorite, and many of you would agree I am sure. There is something about the cooling temperatures, the changing of the leaves (You should come to Brown County, Indiana; we have some of the best Fall colors anywhere!) and everything Pumpkin that goes along with this beautiful season. There are so many good things about Fall to enjoy!
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Boots!
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Sweaters and Scarves
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Pumpkin Rolls, Pumpkin Latte’s, Pumpkin Pie and Carved Pumpkins!
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The Leaves
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No more 90+
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Fall displays
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Fall break!
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Festivals!
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Food at Festivals!
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Picking Apples
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Hayrides
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Bonfires
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Corn mazes!
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Mums
You get the idea.
He never leaves us comfortless or alone and brings with each new journey opportunities to grow and become what He has desired and designed us to to be.
Fall is a time to let go of what has weighed us down, let God prune back those weary branches, die out to things that have hindered us and let this new season be one of renewal. Samuel Butler said,
Perhaps God will prepare you in this new season for unprecedented growth in His Word, depth, maturity and a beautiful color that will not only change you but those around you.
“In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October, when the trees are bare to the mild heavens, and the red leaves bestrew the road, and you can feel the breath of winter, morning and evening — no days so calm, so tenderly solemn, and with such a reverent meekness in the air.” ~ Alexander Smith
It’s harvest time. Let God bring about a beautiful harvest in you that is so overflowing you just have to share it, and Him, with others.
What is YOUR favorite thing about this beautiful season we call “Fall”? Please share it with us!
Well here in Australia we are in Spring, but it is still a change in season, a waiting unconsciously for a renewing after a maybe dreary winter. Each season has it’s own shine.
I sit at my table here and look out the window to my flowering lavender hedge. A beauteous and longed for sight.
You on the other hand are getting ready to wind down a little after a busy summer to recharge…a time and a season for all.
Alexa from Sydney, Australia
http://www.Alexa-asimplelife.com
I loved this post. Thank you for sharing. I think the thing that I love the most about fall is the new *crisp* in the air! The last week or so, it’s still been pretty warm up here in the mountains. But, at night, it’s getting much cooler. I love sleeping with the window cranked open, and feeling and smelling the clean air while all bundled up in the covers!
That’s my favorite fall thing – though I’m also a big fan of my pumpkin spice cappuccino mix and creamer!
Ever notice the deciduous trees in fall? They lose all their leaves to prepare for the new growth of the coming Spring. I think God does that with us, too. Sometimes all the old, dead stuff has to *fall* off!!
GOD BLESS!
I like the changing of seasons too. Seems that by the end of a season, I am ready for the next one to begin. Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. I love the change of colors. I love cooler temperatures with the sun shining and a nice breeze.
The change of seasons is a reminder that change is a part of life. For those who love what is, it is a reminder to enjoy the moment. For those who a bone tired of what is, it is a reminder that change will come and to hold on.
I’m visiting from FMF.
I love the changing of the seasons too! Woke up today to cooler weather and am so excited to enjoy some time outside in this more fall-like weather.