10/17/2026
The air is turning sharp, the leaves are falling, and the warmth of summer is slipping into memory... 🍁🕯️
If we're honest, seasons of change; especially the cold ones can feel uncomfortable. We naturally prefer the warmth, the brightness, and the ease of gentle weather. But Abba doesn't just reign over the summer; He is deeply present in the chill.
When the temperature drops and the wind blows cold, He invites us to do something simple: draw near.
The cold forces us to slow down. It pulls us inside, off the horizontal treadmill of endless labor, and gathers us around the hearth of His covenant. It brings extra time to cozy up beside the ones we love, to quiet our hearts, and to remember that His warmth is not dependent on the weather outside.
Shabbat is Abba’s gentle command to step out of the bitter wind and sit in His enduring presence.
No matter how quickly the world around you is shifting, His covenant remains unshakeable.
A Thought for This Shabbat Evening:
What "cold season" or uncomfortable shift are you navigating right now? How might Abba be using it to pull you closer to His heart and into deeper rest?
Shabbat Shalom from our table to yours. 🍞🕯️