Seasons

He set the moon to mark the appointed seasons; the sun knows its time for going down  Psalm 104:19

Yes, today is August 1. Yes, it is technically still summer, and the coming heat will remind us of that, I’m sure. Yet, August is the month that schools resume. Some schools will start again in about two weeks. I wonder where the summer went.

Summer is the best season in the world, right? OK, not all would agree with that, but it is for me. Days are getting just a bit shorter now, and very soon, high school football players will be suiting up and working out in the withering heat. I do remember sweltering in that heat in football pads, running and wondering if I could make it around the required laps. I did make it, even if I came in last, or close to it.

But I digress. Summer is starting its inevitable trip toward Autumn. As for me, I will sit outside in the evenings as long as I can. I will offer thanks for the incredible gift of late sunlight, and birds, frogs and fish in my pond. I will hang onto this wonderful season until nature takes it away into another.

Then I will be grateful for the opportunity to see in another season.  

Prayer: Lord, you have created the marvel of seasons. Help us to enjoy each one to its fullest, Amen