Marilyn's Musings
September 15, 2026
This week will be a little different than my most recent musings. I usually love sharing my thoughts on Pastor’s sermons but I wasn’t able to attend church Sunday and couldn’t watch it online so I am going out on my own.
What to muse about in the middle of September? We just remembered 9/11 and did it in our own ways. I found out my daughter’s friend's father passed away the week before 9/11 of 9/11 causes. The one night on the news they mentioned that people are still dying 25 years later from illnesses from that horrible day and that someone was buried just the day before the newscast. That was this girl’s father. I had changed my Facebook picture in memory of him. He was on a bulletin board for a long time. I believe the beginning of September will be exciting for some as the summer is ending and school is beginning. Then we stop for a while and remember 9/11 – I know I will never forget that day. That will always be part of September for me.
The season will slowly start to change now. Hopefully, the humidity will be gone for good. We may have some warm days. My favorite type of day is one where I can put a sweatshirt on and go for a short hike/walk outside in the woods. Bob and I used to hike and I mean hike up and down big hills in the Palisades. We used hiking poles and just enjoyed the fresh air and quiet. I feel so close to God in nature. Its peaceful and as we walk along, I can see the summer plants either dying off until next year or changing color to make the world a different color for fall. You never know what is around the bend on a trail and it is like you never know what God has planned for you, but you know He is there so we continue on our walk and check out what is around the bend. That is faith.
I like to find bible verses that go along with how I am feeling and what I am thinking about and this time of year there are some beautiful ones. These are familiar but great to hear, not only in the fall but anytime.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
Genesis 8:22
“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”
Those are two promises from God that aren’t going to change. The world sometimes seems so confusing and messed up but when we go back to God’s word, we know everything will be ok because there are certain things that will never change. As we go through the fall season and head into the holidays, I will be finding more bible verses I like. I am sure Pastor Debbie will have some scripture readings to go with her sermons. You know I will be up there do the readings, as I enjoy being part of the service and reading God’s word.
Happy First Day of Fall. Let’s wait patiently to see what God will be doing in nature in the next couple of months. They will be beautiful filled with His love. Let’s remember “This Is My Fathers World”.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=N5rZx-iogyg&si=lFk9NQ9XVfhh3CvH
I chose the hymn sung by Amy Grant as I love her singing. If you stop in the Crystal Room, you will find me singing along with her CD.
