When the Leaves Let Go

When the Leaves Let Go

There’s something about fall that makes us slow down and take notice. The crispness in the air. The

scent of a bonfire. Trees painted with leaves of gold, crimson, and orange. What a beautiful show.

Fall is a reminder that change can be beautiful. We watch the leaves turn and drift to the ground,

and while part of us knows it means the end of summer’s warmth, another part of us feels the

comfort of it all. We witness the rhythm of seasons, the promise that God is at work even in times of

transition.

Life has seasons, too. Some are full of energy and growth, like spring. Others feel warm and

abundant, like summer. But then there are seasons that feel more like fall; seasons of change, of

letting go, of preparing for something new.

If we’re honest, those seasons aren’t always easy. Change can be uncomfortable. Letting go of old

habits, relationships, or routines can feel like losing a part of ourselves. But fall shows us that letting

go is part of the process of renewal. Just as trees shed their leaves to prepare for the next season,

we too sometimes have to release what’s familiar to make room for what God is about to do.

I remember a time in my life when God was nudging me to step into something new. I could sense

the change coming, but I resisted it. I liked where I was. It felt safe and comfortable. But just like the

leaves can’t cling to the branch forever, I couldn’t hold on to that season. When I finally

surrendered and stepped forward, I realized God had been preparing me all along for something

better.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the

heavens.” That verse reminds me that no matter the season I’m in, whether it’s a season of growth,

waiting, change, or even loss, God is present and working for my good.

Fall also brings harvest, a time of gathering and gratitude. Spiritually speaking, it’s a reminder to

look back and thank God for what He’s done. Even in seasons of letting go, there’s always

something to celebrate. There are lessons learned, relationships deepened, and ways we’ve seen

God’s faithfulness.

This fall, as you sip your coffee on a cool morning or walk through a park filled with falling leaves, take a moment to reflect:

• Is there something God is asking you to let go of so He can bring something new?
• Are there blessings you need to stop and thank Him for?
• Are you trusting that even in change, God’s plan is good?

The leaves will return in spring. Life will bloom again. And in the same way, God brings new life and

fresh beginnings to our hearts. So, as you enjoy the beauty of fall, let it remind you that change is not the end, it’s often the

beginning of something beautiful. Trust Him in the letting go, and look forward to the new season

He is preparing for you.