Embracing a New Season: A Time for Growth and Strength

As the crisp air of fall settles over Mississippi, I find myself reflecting on the challenges that summer brought. Life has a way of throwing obstacles in our path, but I’ve realized that we can’t carry the weight of those struggles with us into each new chapter.

This season is a time for growth, release, and victory. It’s a chance to step forward with a renewed mindset, leaving behind the dead weight of past pain. There’s something empowering about embracing the unknown with strength and purpose, and that’s exactly what I’m doing.

I recently prayed for peace and joy—asking God to fill my heart with laughter and to shield me from tears. As I move forward, I’m determined to smile through adversity and keep worry from finding a place in my heart.

Fall is often seen as a time for letting go, just as the trees shed their leaves. We, too, must let go of the things that no longer serve us—the old wounds, the worries, the burdens of yesterday. So, as I step into this new season, I’m choosing to stand tall and welcome the blessings ahead.

Ms. Kenya Parks