A crisp chill in the air, the leaves are changing colors, the hustle and bustle of shoppers can only mean that the holidays are just around the corner. I love this time of year. Fall is my absolute favorite season! It's a great time to appreciate God's glory in creation. Every time I go outside and hear the rustling in the trees, see the yellow and orange leaves in the trees I feel God's presence. I hope during this fall season that we will all enjoy what God has created and not take for granted the things that we see and feel everyday but don't take the time to embrace.
Today at Uptown Church we took communion. Our first time to do so as a church. As we get closer to Thanksgiving today we were able to reflect and take time to give thanks for the ultimate sacrifice that God made by giving up his son in order for all of us to have life forever. God reminded me of the importance of being thankful. Think about how many things we take for granted. There are so many blessings each and every day and we don't normally take the time to stop and think about them.
I was reminded today of how much God desires to bless us and does bless us every day...we just get so busy and focused on other things that we miss out. I am so blessed to be loved by such a gracious God and to be able to have a personal relationship with Him. I am blessed to have such a Godly husband. I am blessed to have a wonderful family and great friends that encourage me in so many ways. I could go on and on about how God has blessed me.
I hope as we go through the holiday season that we will take time to step outside, enjoy the breeze, the beautiful colors in the trees, and thank God for the blessings that He has given us each and every day. Don't just let this be another holiday season. Take time to reflect and be grateful for what God has done and is constantly doing in our lives.
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