Pumpkins are officially back. Starting August 24, the Starbucks fall menu returned, and it was a busy day at Starbucks. Did you know that this is the 20th anniversary of customers having their first sip of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, otherwise known as PSL?
Of course, it’s hotter than blazes here in Texas, but sure, who's not ready for a pumpkin something? I sure am.
Have you ever thought how pumpkins must feel about this time of year? This was my favorite tweet of the week by Beth Moore: “Just think how many centuries pumpkins have waited patiently in the patch to be discovered by Starbucks. Never let go of your dreams.”
Think about it. Pumpkins come out with a boom in late August. Everything in the store…pumpkin muffins, Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, Jet-Puffed Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows, Twinkies, Cookie dough, Bagels, creamers, cream cheese, yogurt, coffee, and more. What happens next?
Pumpkin products blanket our HEB from now until the day after Thanksgiving when Christmas takes over and pumpkin is no longer cool. At that time my pumpkin cans are stacked in a lonely and dark pantry, until the next fall when they debut again.
I’m so thankful that we have a God that desires us every day of the year. Song of Solomon 7:10 says “I am my beloved’s, and his desire is for me.” To be desired is to be wanted, enjoyed, pursued, known, remembered, and accepted. This is the Gospel, “That God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
There is no human being that could possibly satisfy the very longings created in us by God. We look to other things, possessions, and people to give us some kind of identity. All fall short.
Did you know that God desires the closest possible fellowship and intimacy with you? He wants to give your life great meaning, purpose, and value. You are God’s first love. He loves you perfectly. He will never put you on a shelf when you’re not cool, useful, or popular. He wants you to love him more than anything else.
I’m happy that pumpkins are once again cool. I'm more than grateful for being desired by God every single day of the year.
Have you ever thought how pumpkins must feel about this time of year? This was my favorite tweet of the week by Beth Moore: “Just think how many centuries pumpkins have waited patiently in the patch to be discovered by Starbucks. Never let go of your dreams.”
Think about it. Pumpkins come out with a boom in late August. Everything in the store…pumpkin muffins, Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, Jet-Puffed Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows, Twinkies, Cookie dough, Bagels, creamers, cream cheese, yogurt, coffee, and more. What happens next?
Pumpkin products blanket our HEB from now until the day after Thanksgiving when Christmas takes over and pumpkin is no longer cool. At that time my pumpkin cans are stacked in a lonely and dark pantry, until the next fall when they debut again.
I’m so thankful that we have a God that desires us every day of the year. Song of Solomon 7:10 says “I am my beloved’s, and his desire is for me.” To be desired is to be wanted, enjoyed, pursued, known, remembered, and accepted. This is the Gospel, “That God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
There is no human being that could possibly satisfy the very longings created in us by God. We look to other things, possessions, and people to give us some kind of identity. All fall short.
Did you know that God desires the closest possible fellowship and intimacy with you? He wants to give your life great meaning, purpose, and value. You are God’s first love. He loves you perfectly. He will never put you on a shelf when you’re not cool, useful, or popular. He wants you to love him more than anything else.
I’m happy that pumpkins are once again cool. I'm more than grateful for being desired by God every single day of the year.
God Really Loves us, He really does! Take a listen: https://www.youtube.
Nancy Abbott is the Chaplain of the YMCA of Greater San Antoni
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