Well, my friend, we made it. Fall is just across the corner, so I can officially say, “’Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes, football games, and all things that glimmer and glow those deep muted shades of orange, red, and soft yellow.” Yes, please! Ecclesiastes 3:1 states,
“To all the pieces there’s a season and a time to each purpose under the heavens.”
While I actually have yet to dig my pumpkins and fall decor out of the attic, that verse sits proudly on our coffee table, often catching my eye and softy whispering that a latest season is on the horizon, and with it comes a plethora of latest possibilities.
Whether you’re a “fall lover” or prefer more of summer’s relaxed and lazy days, let me remind you that God is creating room for us to seize the moments and use our time properly to make an everlasting impact. While we survive this side of heaven, God has appointed a time for all the pieces, and every season (including the seasons of our lives) holds a particular purpose. So, it begs the query, how will we take advantage of our time and impact the dominion of God?
Well, my dear friend, this is the reason I really like the autumn season a lot! It practically extends a warm welcome to live our lives in a different way. Not only is that but there’s also this tender invitation to pause and reflect on our lives. While which will trigger a combination of emotions where joy can easily clash with sorrow, it also reminds us that this life is temporary and our days matter, especially to our Heavenly Father.
So, as we see the leaves morph, change, and slowly drift to the bottom, let’s use that stunning unveiling to be a sweet calling to set our sights on the things above (Colossians 3:2). That said, are you ready to arrange your heart for this latest autumn season and shift your mindset, in search of ways to make an everlasting impact? I believe I heard your heart whisper, “Yes!”
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