“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” 

-Colossians 4:2

On this beautiful October day, I am thanking God for all the evidence of His glory that surrounds us in nature and for the many gifts He’s given this past week.

I am thankful for a quiet hike through the woods.

I am thankful for the leaves above glowing all golden in the warm sunshine.

I am thankful for the leaves below that softly crunch as our boots shuffle through them.

I am thankful for the cute pair of just-the-right-size rain boots a dear friend gave to my youngest.

I am thankful for the cheerful Black-Eyed Susans still in bloom.

I am thankful for the fallen tree that makes a good resting spot.

I am thankful for the little collection of leaves my oldest carefully gathers up to treasure.

I am thankful for the lemon-verbena that smells oh-so delightful.

I am thankful for the dazzling dahlias in bloom.

Oh, the dahlias make me smile big!

I am thankful for bright orange pumpkins and bright-eyed girls with big smiles, too.

I am thankful for our annual family outing to the apple orchard.

I am thankful for the girls’ favorite wagon, Lacie, and all the memories it holds.

I am thankful for the delicious harvest of apples to fill our pies and dumplings.

I am thankful for the pumpkin patch nearby and determined pursuers of perfect pumpkins.

I am thankful for God’s amazing creation and how it points to His goodness and glory.

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17