Changing Seasons

Although it has been unseasonably warm here, there are major signs that Fall is here. I went for a little walk a few evening ago and there was the subtle scent of wood smoke in the air. There are not many leaves falling yet, but some were crackling under my feet. The evening was a little cooler and the trees in my neighborhood are starting to take on a different color.This is the street in front of my house and you can see a hint of color in the leaves.

Here is one of the blossoms on our hydrangea tree. I posted about this tree earlier this summer here and told you about the flowers changing colors. On this picture you can see that the flowers which used to be pure white, are creamy and are developing an antique pink hue.


This is Autumn Joy Sedum. All summer it is somewhat overlooked, because although the greenery is nice, its flowers are a pale green color. As Fall approaches the flowers become gradually darker until they are the color you see here. It make a nice accent in our back flower bed, when the other flowers are dying.

Isn't God's handiwork awesome? I am amazed by the beauty he has put around us and by the way it changes from season to season. It is such a blessing to know that our God is in control of things. The same God, who created this earth is the God who watches over our lives. He is the God who knows us by name, he knows what is best for us and cares for each of us, individually! How great is our God!

"He changes times and seasons, He sets up Kings and deposes them." Daniel 2:21