“The hay is harvested, the autumn grasses begin to grow, and the herbs of the mountains are gathered. . . “ Proverbs 27:25
Autumn floods our senses with sights and sounds and tastes and smells and textures unique to the season. What glorious beauty God poured into this time of year! I feel blessed to live in a part of the U.S. where we experience all four seasons to the fullest. We are privileged to share the many facets and sensations of Autumn.
Goldenrod yellow, acorn brown, marigold orange, maple-leaf scarlet burst from God’s palette. Tangy woodsmoke, musky leaves, herbaceous pine needles, nutmeg and cinnamon fill the air. The flavors of caramel apples, pumpkin pie, gingerbread, and mulled cider excite our tastebuds.
Leaves crunch beneath our feet, campfires crackle, crickets chirp, and shouts of “Touchdown” can be heard. We welcome the feel of soft flannel sleep pants, warm blankets, and nubby sweaters on Autumn’s chilly nights.
God’s handiwork can be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, and touched everywhere during Autumn—in the tiniest acorn bouncing off the hood of our car, the artfully colored maple leaves floating gracefully to earth, and in the satisfying crunch of a fresh-picked, juicy apple. Every aspect of Fall shouts, “God has blessed us!”
What blessings have you noticed this season?
Be encouraged!
“Valleys are covered with a carpet of autumn-harvest grain; the land shouts and sings in joyous celebration.” Psalm 65:13
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