Love and Beauty

I am sitting in my office and looking out on a beautiful autumn day. My wife had occasion to come by the church earlier and I walked her out to her car. I told her I needed to blog and asked what I should blog about. She suggested the beauty of the trees and the changing of the leaves. It is beautiful but the thing that struck me as she said that was how beautiful she looked. I think certain seasons agree with certain people and the Fall has always agreed mightily with my wife. It also occurred to me that it was the Fall of my Junior year 31 years ago that I fell hard for a stunning young coed named Karen. Maybe that is why I like the season so much. There is much to like. One of the verses I like in the Bible is a verse that says, "God gives to His beloved in his sleep." There is not a season where God is not giving me gifts and there is not a season where the beauty of God is not shining for those who have eyes to see. Look outside today and behold the wonder of God. I could say that today but then again I could say that any day. The amazing thing is I could say that just as easily about the love of God as well. On your best or worst day I could say, "Stop and behold how great the love of God is for you." Today is the day I have noticed that the season has changed. I want to let the seasons remind me of the constant love of God for me even though I change as often as the seasons themselves.