Happy November!

What a Beautiful fall we are enjoying here in Southern Illinois. The whether has been unusually sunny and warm for this time of year. I love the summer months and always dread to see it come to an end. As I was driving in my car today watching the colorful leaves blow across the road and sensing the change in the air, I was reminded of how our lives are very much the same as the changing of the seasons. Sometimes we are in the Spring time when life feels so new and exciting with a heart full of anticipation. At other times we are in the fall months when we don't feel that childlike excitement and Joy. At other times even Winter takes hold and life can seem to be frozen, cold and just stand still. But as I have grown in the Lord He has shown me that it is often in those cold winter times of life that we grow the most!. Sometimes He has to get us quiet to get our attention. I am grateful now for even the impending WINTER! I know that He is always there working in my life even when I don't see His hand at work. For everything there is a season and I know that Spring time always comes back around. Take a walk in nature and enjoy the fall colors knowing that our God has a wonderful plan for your life. He is ALWAYS there molding us to perfect His will in our lives!And it will all be revealed to us in His perfect timing!