Just a Little Touch of Heaven: Autumn’s Whisper
The leaves are beginning to fall here in northern Minnesota. 🍁 Fall is sneaking in, quietly dressing God’s creation in brilliant hues of amber, crimson, and gold. I love the smell that comes with this season—especially when the sun shines brightly and the air is cool and crisp. It’s a gentle reminder that summer is slipping away, making room for the next chapter.
With each season, we prepare swapping out clothes and shoes, harvesting the garden, tending to fading flowers. And my favorite part—soups simmering once again in the kitchen. Such is life here on earth: always changing, always moving forward.
All this makes me wonder... are there seasons in heaven?
Earth is not our permanent home. Heaven is eternal, never-ending. And while hell is also eternal, it’s not the destination God desires for His children. We don’t experience a “heaven season” here on earth—but sometimes, we catch glimpses. A moment of grace. A miracle. A sunrise that feels like a divine brushstroke. These are just little touches of heaven.
Three days ago, when the air turned cooler, we all said, “Wow, fall is coming early this year.” My prayer is that winter arrives gently, not with a roar, so we can ease into it. But however it comes, we must be ready.
Lately, I’ve been reminded of those heavenly touches. So, I’m starting a series called “Just a Little Touch of Heaven.” I’ll be sharing moments, memories, and reflections that point to God’s presence in our everyday lives.
And this thought just popped into my mind: God may sound the trumpet before the winter season comes. My soul is prepared for that. Is yours?
The cooler air even reached us here way down in Georgia, and should last for a while, Betty. I'm so thankful for that! Fall is a favorite of mine, too. Are there seasons in Heaven? I guess we won't know until we get there, but I'm so looking forward to you series on seeing Heaven's touch in the here and now. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks Martha for the encouragement. This might strike you funny but I got the idea from Co-pilot that I use at times for making my writing flow better. I am sure you know when your writing does not flow. It has never changed my content, just helped with grammar and spelling and word flow. It took a little courage for me to try it because I am not a tech person at all. I am starting to learn to use it and not let it use me, if that makes sense. Blessings.
DeleteUntil late last week it has been hot and very humid here in Indiana. This morning it was in the 60s. Nice and crisp. I am strange though. i prefer the hotter weather. I like going to bed at 9:00 and it is still light out. Not any more. I don't complain about the weather because there is nothing I can do about it. It is what it is. However, I do like it warmer and am not looking forward to cold weather and shoveling snow. Hope you find your series refreshing.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Bill, its useless to complain about the weather. I will say winter gives me more time to write since no garden, flowers, or outside activities calling me. I like the snow as it covers and makes things look pretty but the cold makes me hurt more. Our seasons are a real good picture of life seasons and Ace and I are now in our winter one till God takes us home. The phrase season remind me of is, "this too shall pass." Blessings
DeleteDear Betty, so wonderful to visit with you this morning! I, too, am so looking forward to the fall. I don't know why I stopped being notified when you and several other bloggers publish a post. I miss keeping in touch. May the Lord bless you!
ReplyDeleteHello Cheryl, good to hear from you too. I don't know why either happens in the blogging world. I always think it is something I have done wrong since I am not tech savvy. When something happens like that I try to fix it to only making it worst, then my husband steps in to fix it for me. I have not been to faithful in reading others posts, or posting, life gets in the way at times. Hope all is well with you and family. Blessings.
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