Back to School Thoughts

When school officially began this month throughout the districts in Southeastern Kentucky, I don’t believe many of us were thinking about the fall season that follows. With the temperatures setting new records everywhere it just seemed impossible, at least to me, to think about the fall leaves, a cold wind and anything other then “seems like summer to me”.
For those old enough and experienced in age you will understand hearing our family members talk about sweeping the yard, it just doesn’t seem right does it? Hard to imagine if that was real action or just mountain talk for something else? It has not been unusual to see plenty of fans out on porches or folks sitting in their garage with a fan on to escape the heat and catch a breeze to find a moment of relief.
Just two months ago we were all crying drought and thought it would never rain, then the rains came, the rain deficit index was decreased, we were feeling good again, and I think you are getting the picture, the cycle of something is beginning again.
This past week with football field lights getting their switch turned to on and the swell of popcorn filling the air, we still have not reached that fall season zone have we? Even with the arrival of Labor Day this weekend I don’t quite believe we will have that settled feeling that fall has arrived. The lakes are down, the water has fallen her 15 or 20 feet but still no strong stance on when we can say fall is here still.
With the “seems like summer to me” still. With my hearts desire for fall to arrive what should one do?
The scriptures are so full of thoughts about seasons and different times in our lives and we even learn from the scriptures about seasons just like these, those that seem out of place or too much. Learning to be content is no easy position to strive after under any circumstances much less trying times, but that word is clear that we should press on.
Not sure what season you like best, not sure what you are thinking about our present weather conditions but you can rest assured of two things for sure. One, it will change just give it time, and two, if you think it can’t get worse, well hold on because it could before relief finally arrives.
In the Old Testament the scripture talks about us taking our position, standing guard, waiting and watching to see what the Lord will say, and for us to simply wait and then when we have received it to run with it. Considering all the questions raised by weather alone it makes good sense to be ready doesn’t it? Why not, while we have the time, make preparations for another type of day that has yet to arrive yet? Today it’s hot, tomorrow it maybe wet, and soon enough it will be could, should we not gather while we can?
Options available in life at this present moment range from sit back, do nothing and complain, to make the best of what you have and see if some luck comes your way, or a final option could be take action through wisdom and attempt to handle whatever comes your way. Not sure what choice you are willing to make today, but fall will arrive, colds winds will blow and now is the best time to get ready when it does arrive.

Until then