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Autumn Prayer

October 26, 2013 By Jean Wise

autumn prayer
 
AUTUMN PRAYER
God of all creation,
you give us the gift of seasons to mark our journey through time.
The season of autumn, with its change of colors and falling
leaves, reminds us that sometimes things must die and fall away for new life to arise.
Such is the message of the cross —
that through death to self we find life in all its richness.
In those moments when we experience setbacks for failures,
help us to remember that you are with us always,
and that there is no failure or sin your love cannot heal.

Help us to trust in you and in your promise of new life.

Peter Jarret, C.S.C.

What is your autumn prayer?  How are you praying this season?
Try writing your own autumn prayer. Share your autumn prayer in social media and in the comments below. Take the time to talk with God this fall and see what he reveals to you in your words. You may be surprised!
For more weekend reflections check out this post.

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:12 am

    Do the color change like this where you live Mia? I know our season are the opposite but don’t know about the colors.

  2. blankJean Wise says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:11 am

    Autumn used to never be my favorite but any more I love the changes, the colors, the lessons found in this seasons. You are so right about the clouds and the noise too. good point I never realized before

  3. blankJean Wise says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:10 am

    I used to hate fall because it means dead cold old man winter is coming. But more and more I embrace its beauty and its lessons.

  4. blankNancy Ruegg says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    I was struck by this line: “Through death to self we find life in all its richness.” So often we turn this truth upside down, thinking self-indulgence will enrich our lives. Thank you for this beautiful reminder, Jean!

  5. blankNancy Ruegg says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    I was struck by this line: “Through death to self we find life in all its richness.” So often we turn this truth upside down, thinking self-indulgence will enrich our lives. Thank you for this beautiful reminder, Jean!

  6. blankHugmomma says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    Isn’t it incredible that God is not waiting on us to believe in the Spring? New life comes anyway, with or without our help. I agree in prayer with you, Lord help us to remember who you are, the One that faithfully brings the Spring which will help us to find the true beauty of the autumn.

  7. blankHugmomma says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Isn’t it incredible that God is not waiting on us to believe in the Spring? New life comes anyway, with or without our help. I agree in prayer with you, Lord help us to remember who you are, the One that faithfully brings the Spring which will help us to find the true beauty of the autumn.

  8. blankMia says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Dear Jean
    As we see how the world around us changes with every new season, it stands to reason that our hearts also need to go through seasons for new growth and maturity!
    Much love XX
    Mia

  9. blankMia says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:53 am

    Dear Jean
    As we see how the world around us changes with every new season, it stands to reason that our hearts also need to go through seasons for new growth and maturity!
    Much love XX
    Mia

    • blankJean Wise says

      October 28, 2013 at 8:12 pm

      Do the color change like this where you live Mia? I know our season are the opposite but don’t know about the colors.

  10. blankbluecottonmemory says

    October 27, 2013 at 1:06 am

    I think autumn/fall is my very favorite season – the clouds come closer, the noise quietens – and we all retreat into home:) Kind of like going into a cocoon to become something new:) Thank you for your prayer!

  11. blankbluecottonmemory says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    I think autumn/fall is my very favorite season – the clouds come closer, the noise quietens – and we all retreat into home:) Kind of like going into a cocoon to become something new:) Thank you for your prayer!

    • blankJean Wise says

      October 28, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      Autumn used to never be my favorite but any more I love the changes, the colors, the lessons found in this seasons. You are so right about the clouds and the noise too. good point I never realized before

  12. blankSandra Heska King says

    October 26, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    “Sometimes things must die and fall away for new life to arise.”

    Fall reminds me of this. Sometimes I feel a little wistful for friends who don’t have the colorful reminder explosion we have here.

  13. blankSandra Heska King says

    October 26, 2013 at 7:29 am

    “Sometimes things must die and fall away for new life to arise.”

    Fall reminds me of this. Sometimes I feel a little wistful for friends who don’t have the colorful reminder explosion we have here.

    • blankJean Wise says

      October 28, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      I used to hate fall because it means dead cold old man winter is coming. But more and more I embrace its beauty and its lessons.

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