A PRAYER FOR EMBRACING FALL RHYTHMS

Faithful God,
Creator of time and seasons,
In Your generosity, You have brought us to the dawn of another autumn. (Genesis 1:14, Psalms 74:16-17, Psalms 104:19)

As we mark the sunset of summer,
Fill us with gratitude for the good things You’ve given us to enjoy in its warmth. (James 1:17)

In this season marked by renewed academic pursuits of many,
Invigorate us also to renew our desire to be students of Your Word. (Psalm 119:103, Colossians 3:16)

In the changing routines of our family or of those dear to us,
In the flurry of lunch packing, evening sporting events, and homework assignments,
Give us steadfast hearts stayed on You as we trust in You. (Isaiah 26:3-4, Hebrews 13:8)

As new settings provide fresh opportunities for interaction,
Let us make much of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 5:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21)

In the challenges we will face in this season, both known and unknown,
We rest in this: each challenge is foreseen by You, and bends to Your good purposes.
In your kindness, our challenges in this season will make us more like Jesus. (Romans 8:28-29)

In Your love, expose the mirage of our own strength.
Let us instead thirst for Your grace and wisdom, which are generously supplied, should we ask. (1 Chronicles 16:11, Psalm 121:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 15:5, Hebrews 4:15-16, James 1:5)

Amidst all that will surely fill our days,
Let us seek first Your Kingdom,
And there find every need supplied. (Psalm 84:11, Matthew 6:33)