Thursday, October 4, 2012

Day 88 - Cooler Weather

It is really becoming Fall.  You can feel it in the cooler temperatures and signs as people decorate their homes.  I love the harvest decor and anything that feels "Thanksgiving."

What I don't like is the foolish holiday we celebrate in October.  Let's face it, I am the Scrooge of Halloween.  I don't participate, hate the whole tons of money spent on costuming and then there is all that sugary candy. Yuk and double yuk.

How about you?  I know that watching cute kids in costumes is supposed to be fun but when those costumes become blood and gore or horrifying I draw the line.  A day to worship evil is what I call it.  Not for me and won't ever be for my children.

Lord, I live to get past this month every year.  I don't like the evil that many people portray in the name of Halloween.  Help us to remember that there is a real evil in the world, Satan. There is nothing funny or cute about him or his host of evil doers.  I thank you that we can celebrate Fall and the coming Thanksgiving holiday as a time of bounty, friends and family, and gratitude.  Amen

So as I am trekking the path and the higher altitude brings cooler weather I am reminded of God's creative power.  Seasons are how we turn through life.  The crisp air is welcoming as the climb gets a bit steep.  I am going to take this part, slowly.  It is all about the journey anyway.  I am in no race to get anywhere.  I want to enjoy every minute as God heals and restores me.

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