For a couple days, we have a dazzling blue sky and crisp breezes to accent the changning colors of the leaves. As you make your way around campus and across town, take a deep breath or two and enjoy the beauty of the season. The richness of creation blesses us in countless ways – as we enjoy the change of seasons, we remember that the earth and everything in and on it praises God. Us too. Enjoy the lovely weather and give thanks to God. — Alicia
God of the seasons,
Fall’s colors are changing all around us and the air is crisp and cool.
Bless us in this season of harvest, as the growth and life of summer ends.
Help us to see your presence and care in each season.
The rest and hidden life of winter.
The rain and beginning growth of spring.
The hot and abundant growth of summer.
Each bringing its blessings and its challenges.
Help us to see your presence and care in the seasons of our lives.
Seasons of beauty and refreshement.
Seasons of endings and rest.
Seasons of potential and beginnings.
Seasons of change and opportunity.
You walk with us each day, no matter what it brings.
Give us hope in you, no matter what the seasons of the earth or the seasons of our lives bring.
Amen.