A change of season

“Be glad … rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before” (Joel 2v23).

Autumn has just started, the autumn equinox being on the 22nd September. The sun shines directly on the equator, providing exactly the same amount of sun rays on both the northern and Southern Hemispheres. 

Many celebrate these times and acknowledge the passing of summer into autumn as a time of shedding off, like the leaves, and letting go, yet simultaneously recognising the bounty that we have with a deep sense of thankfulness for the harvest.

It is good to reflect and utilise significant calendar events I feel. Time passes, seasons come and go but unless we focus our attention and thoughts to the detail of these changes, we will miss out on huge benefits both practically and spiritually.

A recognition of God in these cycles and seasons will surely enable us to deepen our appreciation and gratitude for creation and his provision in our lives. 

Let’s pause and be thankful for the summer. Let’s pause and look ahead into autumn with gratefulness for all that it holds. God’s  purposes and plans throughout all the seasons and cycles of creation are maybe incomprehensible to us at times, but they are beautiful and bountiful. Let’s enjoy his blessings this autumn. 🍂 🍁 

Ingrid x

(Photo courtesy of Shane King)