SEPTEMBER 2024

Days start to shorten, leaves begin to change colors and float to the ground, birds migrate and the air is crisp in the early mornings. With all of this we can tell autumn is on its way.  Let's remember that God is with us through every season of our lives. Changes come, but God does not change. 

Genesis 8:22 tells us: "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."

God made this world and has a plan. We can feel secure because of God's divine order.

In Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 we read: "To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven."

A time for all things. Just as there are different seasons in nature, so our lives have different seasons with change and times of renewal.  God is with us in every season of our life. Changes come - God is still in control.

During all of the political talk going on around us, I find some people fearful of what's going to happen. Remember, God is in control - not us. We can look at some scriptures of assurance in these times of fear and uncertainty. Trust in God, not in the world.

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

Deuteronomy 31:6

"You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word."

Psalm 119:114

"I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand. It is I who says to you, "Fear not, I will help you."

Isaiah 41:13

"Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God."

Romans 13:1

"Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority . . . For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves. Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor."

1 Peter 2:13,15-17

"Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good."

Titus 3:1

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."

Romans 12:18

Let's stop fighting and arguing, and instead pray and trust God's plan. Whatever happens in the elections, God is in control. Let us do good, and as far as it is possible live in peace with everyone.

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I am a few days into September before getting this blog out because I was waiting for our baby Rosie. 

This morning my grandson's wife gave birth to their first baby, Rosie. She is a precious bundle of love and a miracle gift from God. All of our family are excited and can hardly wait to hold her. Rosie is my sixth great-grandchild - Wow!  Another granddaughter is expecting  and will be adding a seventh in the spring. We are going to have fun holidays ahead, that's for sure.

This morning, while looking at baby pictures as they came in on my phone, I thought about some scriptures that are precious.

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born I set you apart."

Jeremiah 1:5

"For this child I prayed and the Lord has granted the desires of my heart."

1 Samuel 1:27

And this one I don't think I had ever paid attention to before, but absolutely loved it:

"Beware that you don't look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven THEIR ANGELS are always in the presence of my heavenly Father."

Matthew 18:10

"You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb."

Psalm 139:13

Children are a precious gift from the Lord, and they grow up quickly. We should cherish and treasure each moment with them.  I feel so very blessed to have most of my family living fairly close to me. Those who have moved several hours away come home quite often, and I am thankful.  Family, whether living near or far, are dear to my heart. I thank God every day for each of them and pray for them specifically. I believe in the power of prayer to help and even change lives. 

"The Lord bless you and keep you. 

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."

Numbers 6:24-26

"I love autumn, the season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it."

-Lee Maynard

"September tries its best to have us forget summer."

-Bernard Williams

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."

-F. Scott Fitzgerald

"Autumn is the antidote to stifling summer.;"

-Terri Guillemetsk

"Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves change."

-Elizabeth Lawrence

Let's all make a commitment to sit still and watch the autumn leaves this year.  It's good for us to slow down and take time to notice and appreciate the beauty of September and the coming "ber" months.

In September we can enjoy the beginning of the cool down and the leaves changing colors.

In October, one of the most beautiful months, we can enjoy pumpkins and hayrides.

In November we will celebrate Thanksgiving.

And in December we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

The "ber" months are filled with exciting things for which to look forward. Have fun, get out those autumn decorations and begin. 

I am going to start putting out autumn decor this week. Just adding some orange accents to a room gives it warmth and an autumn glow. I love to place blankets or comfy throws over the back of a sofa or chair. It invites me to sit for a time with a cup of hot tea or coffee and read. 

Simply changing the color of decorative pillows and adding an autumn colored throw can completely transform a room from summer to fall. 

Burn a pumpkin spiced candle or scented melt and give your home a cozy atmosphere.

Bring in some changing leaves and place them in a pretty container filled with water, to use as a floral arrangement.