It finally feels like Fall.

I didn’t wait for the temperature to dip before I decorated the front door with autumn leaves and added pumpkins to the mantle, but the slightly cooler weather now fits the décor.

This season, people will travel hundreds of miles and spend thousands of dollars to watch leaves change colors. Only God could herald in a new season with such beautiful, vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow, making it difficult to believe that the leaves are in the process of dying as they provide one last glorious show before they drop to the ground.

People have different seasons, too. We may experience modifications in jobs, relationships, communities and even in ourselves. I haven’t always welcomed those alterations, nor have I consistently showed grace during the process.

As God brings new changes into my life, I don’t want to fight against them, but usher them in with the beauty and grace that He displays in the changing of the seasons.

When I think about the magnificent exhibition of nature that God uses to mark the change in seasons, I wonder about what He can do with us, His children, who are filled with His life, gifts and love.

As we yield to His direction and adapt to the winds of change, I believe that He will make something beautiful out of our lives. It’s never too late to serve God or ask for our gifts to be stirred and used for His glory.

May our lives be lived to the fullest, grow more beautiful through the changes, and end gloriously.

Ronny Michel may be reached at rmichel@rtconline.com.