
Day 6: Thankful for the Change of Seasons
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Originally published on November 6, 2019. Updated on November 6, 2022.
On Day 6 of our 30 Thankful Days Challenge, we’ll give thanks for the change of seasons. If you haven’t downloaded the free companion journal, click the link below.

Some people say they don’t like it when the seasons change. Summer surrendering to fall can bring melancholy feelings for those who resist change and want the long, sunny days and mild, starry nights, to go on and on.
And there’s the shift into winter, a time when living things go dormant, plants die, animals hibernate, and the world goes quiet for its dark and wintry sleep. Winter is the worst change of seasons for many people who dread the cold!
But winter gives way to the amazing and miraculous burst of life that is spring and the world waking up as life renews itself.
Transformations
At this time of year, can we find it in ourselves to embrace the transformation? The brisk feeling in the air. The beautiful colors of falling leaves – gold, orange, crimson. The year drawing to a close, and the bountiful harvest.
Seasons can mean different things depending on where you live. In some parts of the world, there’s a dry season and a rainy season. Or, winter prevails for most of the year, while summer is just a brief flirtation.
Some tropical places have a long stretch of amazing, warm tropical weather followed by a period of frequent storms and turbulence.
Day 6 JOURNAL EXERCISE: Give Thanks for the Change of Seasons

No matter where you live, changing seasons is inevitable.
What are your feelings about the change in seasons?
- Do you hunger for the light and warmth, and hunker down in misery to tough out turbulent times?
- Have you ever thought that the change of seasons brings balance to the climate, allowing the cycle of life to continue?
- Do you feel a special appreciation for a certain season? Which is your favorite? Why?
- Do you think you’d appreciate it less if you didn’t have the opposite season to expect for part of the time? How so?
Spend some time exploring the beauty of nature that’s present in all seasons where you are.
Take a sensory exploration of the world around you during different seasons.
What do you see, hear, feel, smell?
Give thanks for the beauty of the changing seasons, for they sustain life here on earth.
Free Journal
This is the free Workbook that goes along with the posts that you can download. It’s a perfect time to look at all the things we should be grateful for. Click below for the free accompanying journal.


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Dominique



13 Comments
Stacie
I love the idea of a series on thankfulness. It’s easy to forget to be thankful on a regular basis but once you start writing it down you realize how good you have it.
Dominique
Thank you! I totally agree. It’s so easy to get caught up with the less important things and forget that a lot of life is pretty good! I hope you enjoy!
Super Busy Mum
This is such a lovely idea for a series. It’s so easy to be taken over with life and forget those things {and people} you should be thankful for!
Dominique
Thank you so much! It’s true — life gets in the way of life, right? Have a great day and I hope you enjoy the rest of the series!
Wendy @ One Exceptional Life
I appreciate the changing seasons because it gives us much to look forward to with the changes of nature and the artistry of God’s handiwork. Although, winter is my least favorite, even though it’s beautiful, I’m not a fan of the cold. Gratitude is so important and I’m glad you’re doing a series. I am as well, although I like your 30-day idea.
Sarah Emery
I absolutely love the change of seasons. Currently, I live in part of the world that doesn’t have seasons (wet and dry seasons – which honestly, feel the same). Yet, when I was in an area that had all 4 seasons, it was pretty fantastic. The Fall season is still my favorite.
Dominique
I used to live somewhere with 4 seasons as well. It is beautiful! Now, we have 4 seasons, but the winter is very short and very mild. The changing leaves…I miss them! Have a beautiful day and enjoy the series!
katrina Kroeplin
as much as i complain about the winter here in WI. i do love fall and the colors of the trees. i don’t like the cold. we lived in AZ for a couple years and it was nice and hot but not much change.
WanderlustBeautyDreams
What a fun series. I’m so thankful to live a place where I experience different seasons. I appreciate everything about the fall season, it’s my favorite! Loved this post.
Rosey
I always had a special appreciation for Fall when we lived up north. The leaves were so gorgeous. I also had an aversion to winter, so I am especially happy and grateful to live in a place now that skips cold weather. 🙂
Ntensibe Edgar Michael
Yyyeeaaahhhhh….actually, I am thankful for all seasons that come and go. They all bring forth something I had longed for and change the mood that I am.
Emman Damian
I always Give Thanks for the Change of Seasons! It’s a very nice initiative of yours. I hope to do the same for 30 days!
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