Leaves, glorious leaves

The leaves are changing color. It is a glorious sight to behold. Truly amazing. God did not have to give us this majestic display of His power, but He does. He could’ve created trees with all the same colored leaves. They could be brown all year. They could just dry up, remaining the same color that they are, and fall off of the tree.

Instead, God created us with eyes that love beauty…that look for it, that crave it. And He generously fulfills those desires with His creation. He made trees with green leaves that turn beautiful shades of color before the coming of winter. As we await and perhaps dread the coming of the cold, what a gentle way to take our hand and prepare us for this upcoming season. He reminds us that although the winter will come, He is still with us. He is always with us. No matter what is coming, He is there to hold our hand and guide us through. If we are looking ahead to a situation or upcoming event with some fear or uncertainty, we can be reassured that we are never alone. He gives us a fabulous gift of leaves turning all shades of yellow, orange, red and purple. Thank you, God, for the changing of the leaves.

Lord, God, Your love for us is so evident as we see all of the beauty that you have created for us. You didn’t have to give us these things, but You chose to. Help us, Lord, to be reminded of You and of the gentle and kind way that you love us, as we see the glorious display of your splendor.