Joyful Transformation

I love the change of seasons. I love driving home each day and seeing more and more trees in the full color of autumn. I am amazed by how God paints his world and even more amazed that this incredible beauty is actually a sign of death. The leaves turn slowly and most vibrantly when they have been nourished with lots of water. Many times a dry summer will result in an almost non-existent fall when the leaves just turn brown and fall off of the tree.

God is a master planner. His desire for us is to age beautifully and gracefully as the leaves on the trees. But when our lives become a drought, when we fail to quench our thirst for him and the good things he has blessed us with we just become withered, dry and ugly.

Some trees need different amounts of water than others. Some are evergreen and seem ageless regardless of how much rain falls. People too have different needs. I hope I find the nourishment I need to grow more beautiful before I step over into eternity. And while your needs may be different than mine, I hope you find the same nourishment in your life.