Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. — Acts 3:19
Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. — Acts 3:19 | You think it will never happen as you perspire your way through the dog days of summer. When the fans run full blast and there isn't enough sweet tea in the world to quench your thirst. The pavement is hot, the air is thick, and the mosquitoes outnumber the people. You begin operating in survival mode, believing that, maybe, this will actually be the year when it doesn't show up. Then, one morning, you step outside onto your front porch, and you feel it. There's something different in the air — a coolness that tells you fall has finally arrived. There's a crispness to the wind that invigorates you as the burden- some heat of summer fades away. Your heart is lightened, and your spirit is revived. There isn't anything quite as refreshing as that first fall breeze that announces the arrival of a new season. | | | Our lives go through seasons, just like the calendar. There are periods when we feel weary from the weight of our sins. The guilt and shame we carry are as oppressive as the heat of a Southern July day. There seems to be no end in sight, and we find ourselves just trying to survive. That is not the life our heavenly Father desires for His children. Thankfully, just as we turn a calendar page, we can turn from the heaviness of our former ways. Just like that first fall breeze, repentance will bring a refreshing new season into our lives. When we turn from our sins and turn toward Jesus, forgiveness blows over us like a crisp autumn wind, and new energy is instilled in us. The sky is a little brighter, the colors are a little bolder, and our steps are a little lighter as the burden is lifted. Walking in freedom with Jesus is as stimulating as that first fall breeze. Everything that once weighed us down just falls away, and a fresh beginning is ours for the taking. Everything is brimming with possibility, and the opportunities are endless. Let's repent, be refreshed, and embrace a new season with Christ. Excerpted with permission from Devotions for the Fall, copyright Thomas Nelson. * * * | | | Can you believe it? Fall is right around the corner! A brand new season and brand new opportunities for faith and forgiveness. Come share your thoughts with us. We want to hear from you. | | | That first fall breeze is just around the corner | | | $14.99 $7.99 (47% off) + FREE shipping on all orders $35 and more | Curl up and enjoy the crisp autumn air while spending some quality time with God. The heat of the summer is fading away, and it's time to start looking forward to America's favorite season of all: fall. Fall is coming; it's a time to be inspired by the reds and golds of the season and to thank God for His many blessings. With simple and timeless devotions, delicious recipes, and ideas for fall traditions, Devotions for the Fall will help you kick off and thoroughly enjoy the fall season. In Devotions for the Fall, you will find 40 devotions together with: - festive photographs
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