It caught my eye as I stepped off my porch. A small orange dried leaf laying alone on the ground.
It’s sight summoned up a whirlwind of emotions. While I embrace some parts of fall, I adore summer. Seeing that orange leaf signaled to me that fall is back. I scanned around quickly gauging the color scheme of the trees. Green seemed to appear as the majority of hues on my landscape palette. But tinges of orange edged the shapes of the trees.
Cozy, candle lit evenings, pumpkin flavor, and hot apple cider bring me delight. But the change to a cold, dark landscape does not. Truthfully, winters sting my body and soul. I relish sun and warm air kissing my skin. However, God has called me to this midwest climate for now and I can look for God’s glory in its midst.
Glimpsing at that lone leaf reminded me that there is comfort in the order of seasons. They point to a God who has created a stunningly beautiful, mysterious and orderly universe that synchronizes to breathe life into all creation. This season of in-between serves to remind me that I need seasons. All of them.
An orange leaf on a balmy August morning tells me that fall is around the corner-but not yet. I can prepare for what’s coming because I’ve been there before and I know that, despite my disliking for cooler weather, God’s provision is taking place-for the earth and for me. It’s not always an easy lesson. Recognizing that the universe does not revolve around me needs to be spoken into my life in various ways-including a lone orange leaf.
But, I am grateful that God’s holiness intersects my our world. And in the midst, speaks to me through a leaf.
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Beautiful reflections, Stephanie! I like summer, but I think Fall is my favorite seasons partly because of the things you mentioned. But I’m with you on winter and the bleakness, but each season has its own loveliness – maybe some more than others. 🙂 Blessings to you!
I am fully a four season gal… so much to appreciate in this world we’re given to be sad about any particular season. Good to reflect, and nicely written. 🙂
I catch myself viewing the world from a me, myself, and I perspective way too often!! Thank you for the reminder that God has control of the big picture and so He has control of my life too! Loved it Stephanie!
Beautiful! So much THIS: “Glimpsing at that lone leaf reminded me that there is comfort in the order of seasons. They point to a God who has created a stunningly beautiful, mysterious and orderly universe that synchronizes to breathe life into all creation. This season of in-between serves to remind me that I need seasons. All of them.”