School starts next week. Summer is over. Where did it go? Don’t get me wrong. Summer is my least favorite season and August is my least favorite month. Fall is my most favorite season and October my favorite month. Years ago my parents did a wise thing. They got me a job in the summer doing yard work. I quickly determined that I would get enough education to ensure that I did not have to make a living working outside in the heat. My distaste for summer was born.
Summer is over and again we learn that lesson that nothing lasts forever. Once again we probably haven’t taken advantage of the season we are in. If things are tough, we need to be learning how God is in control no matter what we are going through. If it’a a great season, we need to be learning how great our God is and we should be storing up the good memories for the time when things aren’t so good.
I didn’t have much expectation for the summer. I didn’t plan any great vacation or super mission trip and, therefore, I didn’t get either. I am planning better things for the fall. I’m already thinking about the first gumbo and watching football. I’m also looking forward to new opportunities to connect and grow. I can’t wait until the weeds stop growing and the leaves begin to fall. There’s a Kairos retreat weekend in November. That’s always a good thing.
Even those of us who have long passed the age of school, tend to put learning and growing aside during the summer. We tend to miss church and minimize our bible study and devotional activity. If this fall is to be a growing season for us spiritually, we need to have a plan. What are you going to do to be closer to the Lord and more connected with his people by the time Christmas rolls around? Better have a plan or another season will go by wasted.
Summer, it’s like I never got to know you and that’s a good thing. So long. Welcome fall. It’s time to go back to school for all of us.
Be blessed.
Nick
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