We had a beautiful, sunny morning and when we get nice weather, we get outside! So, we took a walk to the end of the road. I always have a hard time deciding which season is my favorite but since it is fall now and the trees are absolutely gorgeous, I'll say it is my favorite. I think all of the changes in nature are symbolic for what God does in our lives. Sometimes the colors change and parts of us fall off but God is just preparing us for the 'spring' of life - my other favorite season. That probably sounds a little cheesy. But, I know that God shows us himself through his creation and I love it!
Isaiah 55:6-12
6 Seek the LORD while he may be found;
call on him while he is near.
7 Let the wicked forsake their ways
and the unrighteous their thoughts.
Let them turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on them,
and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
call on him while he is near.
7 Let the wicked forsake their ways
and the unrighteous their thoughts.
Let them turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on them,
and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the LORD.
9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
10 As the rain and the snow
come down from heaven,
and do not return to it
without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,
so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
come down from heaven,
and do not return to it
without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,
so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
12 You will go out in joy
and be led forth in peace;
the mountains and hills
will burst into song before you,
and all the trees of the field
will clap their hands.
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
12 You will go out in joy
and be led forth in peace;
the mountains and hills
will burst into song before you,
and all the trees of the field
will clap their hands.
Lyla is leaning over the fence watching the sheep and cows.
She loved all of the colorful leaves. She carried this one big yellow leaf around the during the whole walk.
Lyla found her shadow and attempted to chase and catch it. It was so cute. I had to stop her before she fell into the ditch. It is interesting how unaware children can be. I guess that is what good parents are for.
On the way back to our house, out of no where, Lyla started walking backwards. She was so tickled with herself and thought it was funny. I love watching the new and different things she discovers and tries.
Tammy-
ReplyDeleteThis is the best! Cherish these moments always.
Maryann