Autumn - A Whisper to Our Souls

Autumn whispers to our souls a truth as old as creation itself: "For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1). The heat of summer fades, much like the burdens we’ve carried for too long, and the air grows cooler, reminding us of God’s gentle breath that refreshes our weary hearts.

As the leaves turn shades of red, brown, and orange, we are reminded of the Creator's artistry, God’s ability to bring beauty out of change. Just as the trees shed their leaves, we too are invited to let go of the things that weigh us down. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28), Jesus says. In autumn, the very earth seems to echo this invitation.

The shorter days bring a sense of quiet, a divine permission to slow down. In a world that often glorifies busyness, autumn tells a different story—one of rest, recovery, and renewal. The harvest is in, the work is done, and now is the time to "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). 

As we gather around the table for roast dinners and warm soups, we find not just comfort in the food but in the fellowship it brings. It is a foretaste of the heavenly banquet where we will one day rest eternally in the presence of our Lord. Autumn teaches us to savour these moments, to cherish the time we have with loved ones, to recognise that "every good and perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17).

So let this season be a reminder: it’s okay to take life a little easier. It’s okay to slow down. The God who created the seasons is the same God who holds your life in their hands. Trust in God’s timing, find peace in God’s presence, and delight in the beauty of God’s creation. Just as the earth needs time to rest and prepare for the new life that spring will bring, so do we. Rest in the assurance that "He makes all things beautiful in His time" (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

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