My Favorite Season

          2020 has been a year that we will never forget.  Covid19 has affected all of our lives in so many ways.  Life has just not been the same.  It is easy to get discouraged.

          But we shouldn't forget some of the many things that God has provided us that still exist.  I was reminded of that as I read a blog that I had published on September 7, 2010. I have decided to share this once again in hopes that it might help us take a more positive view of our life today despite the many negative things that surround us..

          Let's be reminded that God hasn't changed.  Let's take time to appreciate what He has provided for our enjoyment.  God is so good, all the time.

          LOOKING BACK - This weekend we received a brief taste of my favorite season of the year - Fall. Now I do like all four seasons and I am glad that I live in an area where I can experience all four. But, without a doubt, I love the season that has just begun. The relief from the heat and the low humidity that we experienced this weekend made me realize that this beautiful season is on the way. There is no question that I do enjoy the cooler temperatures.

          There is something special about Fall evenings, especially when the smell of burning leaves and active fireplaces mix with the crisp, cool evening air. And I love the beauty of the changing leaves - if only they would stay on the trees a little longer. It is so beautiful when the mountains are painted in mixtures of reds, oranges, yellows, and browns. God is such a masterful artist.

          Then there are the fields of corn stalks and pumpkins which are so evident in Lancaster County. And I look forward to fresh, tasty apples. In fact I could eat one right now.

          And with this season comes football which is probably my favorite sport. I enjoy baseball, but it is so slow. Basketball is fun, too, but it is played indoors. Football is exciting, fast, and filled with excitement. And what can match a great football game on a crisp Saturday afternoon or a great night game with heavy coats, gloves, and blankets. Oh yes, it is a great time to look forward to in the months ahead.    

          Unfortunately, those months pass so quickly and then comes the snow - opps, let's not ruin the thought with four letter words. Let's just enjoy the beautiful days ahead. Grab an apple, watch a football game (even if just on television), take a walk in the woods,  and enjoy this time of beauty which comes just once a year. Enjoy each day and thank the Lord for His beautiful creation.

1. 1. I sing the mighty pow’r of God, 
      that made the mountains rise,
      That spread the flowing seas abroad, 
      and built the lofty skies.
      I sing the wisdom that ordained 
      the sun to rule the day;
      The moon shines full at His command, 
      and all the stars obey.
   2. I sing the goodness of the Lord, 
      who filled the earth with food,
      Who formed the creatures through the Word, 
      and then pronounced them good.
      Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, 
      where’er I turn my eye,
      If I survey the ground I tread, 
      or gaze upon the sky.
   3. There’s not a plant or flow’r below, 
      but makes Thy glories known,
      And clouds arise, and tempests blow, 
      by order from Thy throne;
      While all that borrows life from Thee 
      is ever in Thy care;
      And everywhere that we can be, 
      Thou, God, art present there.