Autumn brings the glory of crimson leaves, golden wheat fields, land bursting with bright fruits and vegetables. His own creation celebrating in the wonder of seed bearing life. Earth's coloring book filled in with the red of apples, orange on pumpkins, yellow corn, green peas and beans - beauty.
Autumn is the sunset of life. With all of its glorious colors, ever changing reflections of light, sweetness and fulfillment in the ending of day.
I see autumn life in the ones who sowed their seed years ago. In the faces of the ones who raised, sheltered, taught, loved me. In the arms of those who nurtured, cared for, loved my husband as he grew. These are bountiful years for them, seeing the harvest of their time invested in the lives of their children. Years where the crop has multiplied with the gift of granchildren. Years of glory and beauty. Years that also bring a weariness. Weary bones and muscles, tired from the growing, planting, loving years. But in their eyes is the light of the sunset reflected so beautifully. A sparkle of deep, rich, full lives.
Sunsets of life. Letting go of it all to give Him glory, to let the beauty of Christ's love shine brighter and purer and lovlier than ever before.
"Wisdom is with aged men, With long life is understanding."
Job 12:12 (NASB)
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