When the first day of autumn appears on the calendar, it always conjures visions of my favorite season. I have great expectations.
I look forward to cool, crisp air, beautiful fall leaf color changes, homemade pumpkin bread, pretty sweaters and scarves, snuggly blankets, and plenty of college football.
Expectations run high as the new season brings a fresh start and a chance to reset. There’s renewed energy and excitement, and our senses are filled with fall fragrances and scented candles. Soon, we smell the aroma of Thanksgiving turkey and dressing baking in the oven.
It’s nice to have lovely things to anticipate. It encourages me and elevates my hopes and dreams.
Prayer is like that. We eagerly seek what God has ahead. We wait to hear a word from Him. Scripture reminds us to pray expectantly that God will work in our lives and situations.
God is our hope. His steadfast lovingkindness is new every morning, not just seasonally. I’ve learned I can rely on Him in my circumstances. Nothing is too complicated for Him to accomplish, so I must dream big. I need to expect the Lord to do great things. He has done so before, and He will again; I can count on it.
Believe that God will work in your life—a new job, home, relationship, finances, or a health treatment plan. Pray with anticipation that He will respond. God’s favor and blessing are just around the corner because He’s already at work.
Karen Huffaker is now a breakthrough freelance Christian writer after working many years writing and editing in the corporate/legal world. She has taught children’s Sunday school and single mom’s Bible studies and written poetry. She is from the deep South and loves reading Christian books, devotionals, genealogy adventures, fishing, and all things family. She is also passionate about her grandchildren’s sporting events.