“And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.” I John 2:17 NLT
There is something eternal about those still moments in the fall. Perhaps it is the gratitude for having come through another year. There is a peace that comes as the outside world shows signs of slowing down, and there is the awe of knowing the cycle of life will bring an end to majestic and lovely things until the time comes for life to be renewed again.
In those still times I enjoy praising Famous for being my companion and reflecting on everything we have done this past year, knowing there will be a time when we both will also cease to live. It gives me the opportunity to feel nature’s rhythm and slow down my own sense of urgency. It might inspire me to take Famous on an extra long walk through the woods or indulge in an early evening cup of tea sitting on the deck with him by my side.
He brings me joy knowing it is in his nature to be with me. And it brings me to the awareness that my life must be spent pleasing God and to make that quest the nature of my existence.
God, may I forever be pleasing in Your sight by doing Your will today and always.
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