It's in the Air

Today I smelled it. Felt it. Began my  lament of summer. It's on it's way out. I realize it can't last forever. But it brings some melancholy to my heart. I am a girl who loves the sun and all that comes with summer. There is a sense of freedom. Thoughts of adventure and fun to come. But with Fall...what's left? A return to routine. Perhaps some cool weather where we can run and play without being completely uncomfortable. But...you know it's on the way. The slumber of all green things and the hibernation, migration, and frustration of most living things. Where will it bring me this year? How will I remain hopeful and hope filled?
The butterfly is often a symbol of new life. Of hope. I have a tattoo related to 1Cor.5:17...If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation..the old has gone and the new has come.  But really the butterfly is the end of the life cycle. Metamorphosis complete. New, but then onto death.  My life cycle seems to be hitting that difficult middle age. Who I was doesn't really understand who I am now. I do see how God has "begun a good work in me and will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ"Phil 1:6. I enjoy knowing that He is faithful and is making all things new. Despite impending Winter, we have hope! Hope that is past economic difficulties, bad weather, and uncertain futures. We can know! Jesus said, " And this is the will of the Him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that He has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day" John 6:39-40. So I'm looking to the Son instead of the sun. And I am believing His promises this evening. To the glory and praise of the Father. Amen!