Day 55

The leaves are down and mostly raked up. Fall is about over. Fall is not my favorite season, but I do love the fall colors when the leaves turn. This year it was unusually spectacular for me. In the latter weeks, when a lot of the leaves had already fallen, there were still some brilliant red and gleaming gold trees along the streets I travel. Several times the sun was shining through those trees in such a way that it actually illuminated the leaves, making the colors more vibrant than any I can recall. I was compelled to stop and just take it in. On other occasions the sunset I saw as I was driving home from work was unusually breathtaking—deep rose colors, bright pinks and dazzling golds contrasted against a pale blue or gray sky and stretching across the entire landscape. I had to pull over and watch as it moved and changed and eventually began to fade. This happened 5 or 6 times. Each time the majesty and glory of God was so evident to me that I was moved to spill out praises to Him as I observed His creation. But at the same time I wondered what was so different about this fall that it seemed so much more magnificent than others? The difference, I concluded, is that this fall I am doing the 60-60 experience—connecting more with God—listening more for God—looking more for God. And He will be found! His word says so! Even in such seemingly small things, He enriched my life and blessed me. This is just one more reason I have appreciated the Soul Revolution. I pray that your experience has been rewarding too, and that you will continue drawing closer to the God who is waiting for you and for me. Praise our God!