Autumn is Here

Armodoxy for Today: Autumn is Here

Today is the Autumn Equinox, meaning that there is an equal number of hours of sunlight and sunless time during the day, if you happen to be residing on the equator. For the rest of us, and particularly those in the Northern Hemisphere of our planet, it is the first day of autumn or simply Fall.

New Years, and particularly New Year’s Day, has taken a first place spot for resolutions. It’s a convenient time to change – put off old habits and take on healthier and better habits. But the first day of Fall is even a better opportunity. First of all, there’s not all the hoopla of New Years, but even more the entire season is based on change. The color of the leaves turn, trees lose their leaves, while others go dormant to survive the winter months. It’s a perfect day to cycle through life and begin anew.

St. Paul writes to the Ephesians, “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (4:22-24)

We pray, Lord our God, You create everything with wisdom. The seasons take shape according to your order and coordination with the Sun and our Earth. At this beautiful time of year, let the habits of old fall off, like the leaves of summer and prepare me for the days ahead that are full of life. Amen.