It is a cool, autumn, October morning. Looking out my window, I am seeing God\u2019s
\nbounty of sunshine and His clouds floating across the sky casting shadows over the
\ngreen grass. The trees with their mild shades of yellow, green, orange and red are
\nswaying to and for in the breeze and two steer are feasting on the abundance of
\ngrass in the prairie. Soon, though, the grass will die away in the cold, winter air.<\/p>\n
Opening my window, I am feeling cool air rushing across my cheeks and the
\nwarmth of the sun on my feet, reminding me of the changing seasons. One is
\nleaving, the other is coming.<\/p>\n
Yesterday, I was tasting God\u2019s bounty from our garden. I made a garden casserole
\nfilled with rice, onions, tomatoes and zucchini topped with Velveeta cheese and
\nbacon! Yummy! From our garden, I picked tomatoes, made tomato sauce and
\nenjoyed gathering pumpkins and gourds to share with family and friends.<\/p>\n
When I think about God\u2019s bounty it is a gift generously given. I encourage you to
\nbegin using your five senses to discover God\u2019s bounty in your life. Every day we live
\nin the abundance of His generosity toward us. John 1:16 tells us, \u201cWe all live off his
\ngenerous bounty, gift after gift after gift\u201d (MSG). Through seeing, smelling, tasting,
\ntouching and hearing, we can give thanks for God\u2019s abundance in our life.<\/p>\n
God\u2019s most bountiful gift is found in Romans 5:8, \u201cBut God demonstrates his own
\nlove for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us\u201d. This gift of
\nsalvation is something we can see, taste, touch, smell and hear through scripture,
\nprayer and interacting in our communities with fellow believers. What joys and
\nblessings we receive from God\u2019s gift of salvation!<\/p>\n
Psalm 34:8 encourages us with these two senses: \u201cTaste and see that the LORD is
\ngood; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him\u201d.<\/p>\n
This fall season, be intentional of using your five senses to be aware of God\u2019s
\nbounty. If needed, write on your calendar each day one of God\u2019s bountiful gifts using
\nyour senses. Remember, His bounty is not only outward but also inward – our
\nwords, our attitude, our thoughts, our daily rhythm of life. Isaiah 55:6 reminds us to
\n\u201cSeek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near\u201d. Don\u2019t
\nwait or it will be too late, and you will have missed His bountiful goodness toward
\nyou!!<\/p>\n
Enjoy seeking the Lord and His bountiful blessings!
\nChaplain Val<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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