Summer has now left and autumn is most definitely here. And however much I might like summer, it would be a waste to spend the whole time looking back to last summer, or simply waiting for next summer. Instead it is good to enjoy autumn and to look for the good in it.
Of course you don't need to look very hard to find the good in autumn. I live in a city but still get to run in a number of local parks and at this time of year some of the scenery is simply breathtaking. The amazing colours of the trees for example.
Then there are those morning runs in the park just after the sun has come up where a finger of mist hangs just above the ground creating an atmosphere of calm and quiet - well, it's either that or something out of the Hound of the Baskervilles.
Although I enjoy sunshine and heat there is something special about a long muddy run.
It's not just Peppa Pig who finds jumping in muddy puddles therapeutic. Sometimes there is nothing better than putting on the trail shoes (as opposed to the road shoes - which are white with not a lot of grip) and going in search of some mud.
Psalm 104 is just one Psalm that looks at the wonders of the creation around us and gives thanks to God for his great works.
I love the summer, but when we walk around, at this time of year, with our eyes open, there are so many things to be amazed by.
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