fall leaves

Then I will give you the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the latter rain, that you may gather in your grain, your new wine, and your oil.
- Psalm 91:4 (NKJV)
 
There is something so comforting about fall.
The crunch of leaves underfoot.
The cool, crisp air after a long, hot summer.
Pumpkins on porches.
Fields turning golden and ready for harvest.
Everything seems to whisper, “A change is coming—slow down and notice it.”
Growing up in Iowa, fall always meant harvest time. The fields were buzzing with tractors, combines, and trucks lining up to haul away the grain. The sky had that unmistakable golden tint that only happens in October, and the air smelled like corn, soil, and wood smoke.
But mid-November could also mean snow—sometimes a dusting, sometimes a full-on blizzard—so there was always this urgency to finish gathering the crops before winter decided to surprise us. Even as a kid, I remember thinking how unpredictable fall could be… and yet how faithfully the harvest always came.
That’s exactly what this verse in Deuteronomy reminds me of.
God promises to send rain in its season, so His people can gather what they’ve planted. Not too early. Not too late. Not too much. Not too little. Just enough… exactly when it’s needed.
Isn’t that the definition of His faithfulness?
Just like the turning seasons in Iowa—where one day you’re raking leaves and the next day you’re scraping ice—God knows exactly when to bring refreshing rain and when to let things rest. He knows when it’s time for us to gather the harvest He’s grown in us—spiritually and emotionally, not just physically.
As the leaves begin to change and fall, I can’t help but think of all the changes God walks me through as well. Some seasons are full and bright. Some are quiet and slow. Some are messy and painful—shedding old things I’ve hung onto for far too long. But every season has its purpose… and every season holds a reason to be thankful.
Fall encourages reflection.
It reminds me to look back over the last year—not with regret, but with gratitude:
For the prayers God answered.
For the storms He calmed.
For the blessings I didn’t expect.
For the things He asked me to release.
And for the faith He strengthened along the way.
Just like those Iowa fields, God brings each of us to moments where we can gather the good He’s grown in us—lessons learned, joy restored, peace renewed, and hope rekindled.
He gives the rain in its season.
He gives growth in its season.
He brings change in its season.
And He gives us reason to be thankful in every season.
As I breathe in the crisp fall air today, I’m choosing gratitude.
How about you?
 
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