As the cold winds blow through here in the South, we reflect on all things Fall.

From haunted houses to little ghosts and goblins that were wandering around neighborhoods Friday night, to hayrides, pumpkin patches and pumpkin carvings, to corn mazes and even SNOW … yep, that’s right!  We had SNOW Saturday morning on the very first day of November. We could hardly believe it, but a cold front moved in on Friday night and come Saturday morning there was a mixture of rain and snow.  The temperatures weren’t such where it would stick, but it was enough to get the little kiddos excited, wide eyed, and bouncing around in amazement as the pretty white stuff floated effortlessly to the ground where it quickly disappeared at our house.

Fall is such a beautiful time of year.  People flock to the mountains in our area to catch the leaves changing to soak in the array of colors that decorate the mountains and forests.  It is just breathtakingly beautiful.  I especially enjoy the burgundy colors of the leaves.  Those are my favorites.  I was able to capture the first signs of Fall on the back of my horse as we rode through the forest on a trail recently.

It is a great feeling to just take a deep breath in and allow the coolness in the air to coat your lungs, revitalizing and energizing you, if you let it.

As the trees shed their leaves, what things in your life can you let go of?  As the seasons change, do you need to make a change within your heart and your life?  Now is as good of time as any.

Consider how you’ve been feeling this year.  Have you felt broken and beat down like so many have?  Do you feel weary and just plain physically and emotionally drained?  Friend, I’m here to tell you, there’s more to life than misery!  God wants you to be happy.   Things happen in our lives that threaten to steal every bit of joy in our hearts and lives.  I know this firsthand that if a person in your life is not happy, if they are absolutely miserable with themselves, they will try to bring you down right along with them.  It is completely true that misery loves company.  Hold on a little longer, a little tighter, and on your darkest days know that God is right there with you.

As the leaves begin to fall … have you thought about where the path you’re on is leading you?  Will you continue doing the same things over and over again hoping for a different result?  Or will you make a decision today to just stop the madness?  You can make a change in your life.  Ask God to come alongside of you.  Better yet, ask God to take the lead.