Summer is clearly over, and the Fall Season has blown in with the cool crisp winds. This is actually my favorite season of the year. It's not as cold as winter, not hot like summer, and not as "flowery" as spring. We can pull out the sweaters and boots, and dress in warm brown tones.
There is something about Autumn that brings about a contemplative mood. It may be that the lonely howling of the wind outside, makes me want to just wrap myself in a warm blanket and stare outside at the changing colors and rustling leaves. Or maybe it's realizing that I need to take a breath and sit still, before the hectic holiday season begins.
Nevertheless, I have many things to think about. I wonder why the painting contractors I requested estimates from the last two weeks seem like they were not interested in painting my house. They claimed that with the economy and the time of the year, work was slow; yet, they were still either lax in getting back to me or never responded at all. So, because of the timing, I now have to wait until next year before I start over by getting a new round of estimates before scheduling the painting. I figure that for whatever reason, God may be telling me to wait for His timing.
There are other things to plan and prepare for as well - my trip to Australia, my Sunday Fellowship class coming over to my home for an end-of-the-year get together, planning for the next Bible Study series, and wondering what's the next step for me in God's Plan. There are things that sit in the back of my mind - Where's my Apologetics certificate? What will happen with running the AV projector at church? When can I schedule doctor's and dentist's appointments? Is there a community service area that I can help out with?
And then, there are the things that many people now worry about - What will happen with our economy? What about all this financial insecurity? What about the future? What will happen in the elections? Who will be the next president & vice president? Will California redefine marriage?
In light of all these, I'm just glad that God is ultimately in control. No matter what happens, He is with me; and I trust in HIM.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Autumn
Summer is clearly over, and the Fall Season has blown in with the cool crisp winds. This is actually my favorite season of the year. It's not as cold as winter, not hot like summer, and not as "flowery" as spring. We can pull out the sweaters and boots, and dress in warm brown tones.
There is something about Autumn that brings about a contemplative mood. It may be that the lonely howling of the wind outside, makes me want to just wrap myself in a warm blanket and stare outside at the changing colors and rustling leaves. Or maybe it's realizing that I need to take a breath and sit still, before the hectic holiday season begins.
Nevertheless, I have many things to think about. I wonder why the painting contractors I requested estimates from the last two weeks seem like they were not interested in painting my house. They claimed that with the economy and the time of the year, work was slow; yet, they were still either lax in getting back to me or never responded at all. So, because of the timing, I now have to wait until next year before I start over by getting a new round of estimates before scheduling the painting. I figure that for whatever reason, God may be telling me to wait for His timing.
There are other things to plan and prepare for as well - my trip to Australia, my Sunday Fellowship class coming over to my home for an end-of-the-year get together, planning for the next Bible Study series, and wondering what's the next step for me in God's Plan. There are things that sit in the back of my mind - Where's my Apologetics certificate? What will happen with running the AV projector at church? When can I schedule doctor's and dentist's appointments? Is there a community service area that I can help out with?
And then, there are the things that many people now worry about - What will happen with our economy? What about all this financial insecurity? What about the future? What will happen in the elections? Who will be the next president & vice president? Will California redefine marriage?
In light of all these, I'm just glad that God is ultimately in control. No matter what happens, He is with me; and I trust in HIM.
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