I love this time of the year. The weather is changing as autumn is upon us. I'm filled with a fresh joy for living as I think of bringing out the sweaters again, and bundling up for walks in the crisp coolness of the evening. I eagerly anticipate carefree weekend drives past trees that glow red, orange, and gold in the late afternoon sunlight. God’s artistry is breathtaking!
Most of all, I look forward to the coziness of the cold weather season. To me, there's nothing quite like being inside a warm, dry house when it's windy and rainy outside. I light scented candles and play soft music on the stereo. Add a comfy chair, a good book, my journal, and a cup of hot herbal tea and I'm as contented as a cat in a sunbeam! I love to relax in the haven of my home. I feel peaceful. Secure. It's comforting to have a shelter.
Yet, eventually the candles melt and the music ends. I drink the last drop of tea and turn the final page of the book. How thankful I am that I don't have to depend solely on these external things to be content. I know Christ; therefore my joy in living can last all year long! I am truly sheltered in the arms of God. He gives me peace beyond understanding. He provides me with eternal security. His Spirit is the true Comforter, and only through Him can I know deep, abiding contentment through all the seasons of my life.
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