"Hello Hurrican, you're not enough. Hello hurricane, you can't silence my love."

My favorite time is starting. The colder weather comes in, the stars brighten at night. My happiest memories are of the seasons just now beginning.

Not to say this summer wasn't good. Oh it was, not because anything big happened. It was more of an awakening, really. And preparation of what's coming. In a lot of ways it truly was a hurricane. Which is why I find Switchfoot's new album name and title track so perfect.

"Hello hurricane, you're not enough.
Hello hurricane, you can't silence my love.
I've got doors and windows boarded up,
all your dead end fury is not enough,
you can't silence my love."

I will not be silenced. Slap me upside the head, beat me with all you got, I will not let my love be silenced. I was created to love, and I refuse to let that part of me be taken by the pain and worries and trials of the world. My heart is a precious child, I won't forget the wonder of the world around me. It will not happen.

You know, even if I don't know where I'll be even a few months from now. My Papa's got it. Peace is mine to hold. I'm going to do what I love most, and keep my ears and mind wide open, and let's just see where he takes me. I have no doubt he's got a purpose for my being here. This season we're coming into? I'm going to enjoy it thoroughly. I know it's not just a literal changing of seasons, but a spiritual one too. He's pulling me up to take something. You know what Papa? I'm excited. It's gonna be a good autumn and winter. I am absolutely sure of it.

I can look to my left right now, and outside this window I already see a few fiery leaves. It's coming in early. Hallelujah, Jesus. I'm ready to go.