Today was beautiful. Autumn peeked around the corner at me and winked... as I spied a "woolly worm" crawling across our sidewalk this morning. This is the first I've seen this summer. It was all dark brown. Now I know that some of you "old timers" know what that means as to what kind of winter is forthcoming.
I love early autumn before all the leaves fall from their elevated positions above me. Earthy autumn colors are my favorite. To me they represent home, hearth, good food, family togetherness, and warm cozy evenings around the wood stove (or in previous years-the fireplace). The cool days and chilly nights are invigorating and give me back all the energy that humid summertime drained me of. There's a spring in my step, and a willingness to "move" that's not there on those HOT HUMID days. I love to take long walks and feel the warmth of the sun on my face.
I know that we NEED all seasons... just like in life... ALL SEASONS are for a reason and have a particular purpose in our life... some seasons are easier than others and some we "trudge" through only because we know a "better day" is on its way! Aren't the PROMISES of God awesome?!!!
I'm so excited about what I feel at the First UPC in Dayton. I know that the messages lately may have seemed a tad bit hard, but it is getting each one of us ready for what He has planned. I know that I want to be ready, and in a place of total commitment to be used anyway He wants to use me. If we're not committed wholly to Him... how can we expect to win the lost? There are so many hurting, hungry souls that don't have a clue what they really need or even how to find it. I want to always be in a prayed up condition and be sensitive to His leading. I want my spirit to mingle with His Spirit and be in constant contact! I desire the WORDS that come out of my mouth to be uplifting, encouraging, and never demeaning or churlish.
Tomorrow is SUNDAY, and I’m expecting another visitation from the LORD in our services.
PRAYER makes the DAY!
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