September is upon us again, how quickly the year seems to be rushing past us!September sees the autumnal equinox when the sun crosses the Equator and moves south and we start to notice that the days start to become shorter than the nights. It is a time of change; in the garden the summer flowers are fading and the perennials are beginning to store up goodness ready for next year’s flowers. The birds are changing, some of our summer visitors have already headed south and others are getting ready to follow as they seek warmer climates, whilst others are changing from their northern latitudes as they prepare to spend the winter with us.

 

Even the trees are changing, the fruits and nuts are ripening; the leaves are starting to change colour.

 

Nothing seems to stay the same.It is also true about us and our lives, we and the world around us are constantly changing, old ways and habits are made to change, whether we like it or not. We know that in our church life things will change and that can unsettle us.

 

However, there are some things we can be certain will never change. The love of God is a constant, he is always close to us, always there when we need him to love and help us, for his love never diminishes.

 

The companionship of Jesus Christ is always with us. He promised that he will be with us to the end of the age and we know his promises are true.

 

He is with us in all our daily living to guide, to heal, to support, to comfort and to be a friend to us all. And the power of the Holy Spirit is constantly with-in us, strengthening us, empowering us, driving us onwards through the changes as we seek to follow Christ’s example.

 

Things are going to change, we will not like all the changes, but we can rejoice that in all our changing circumstances the love of God the Father, Jesus Christ his son and the Holy Spirit will be with us. We can be assured that nothing will change that can separate us from such love.And when changes come upon us, let us make time to turn to God in prayer and seek his comfort.

 

Have a lovely September

Keith Scarff (Stowmarket Elder)