{Weekly Report // Fall Edition}

Happy Friday, friends! I’m so delighted to share another round of this new little series here on the blog that I’m calling Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T. — a weekly roundup of different topics that shifts with the times and seasons. This week’s theme is extra special because we’re entering my very favorite time of year... fall! 🍂

This week I’m sharing what/how I’m Resting, Embracing, Praying, Overflowing, Rooting, and Thanking. Think of it as a little peek into my heart and home... almost like sitting together on the front porch with a cozy blanket, sipping a warm drink, and catching up on all the things God is stirring in this season. So let’s jump in...

🍁 R – Resting

This fall I’m learning to rest in God’s timing. The world feels so fast and noisy, with schedules pulling us in a dozen different directions, but there’s something sacred about slowing down and remembering that I don’t have to hold it all together...because He already does. I’ve found such peace in starting my mornings with Him before the rush of the day... a quiet porch, the crispness of the fall air, a favorite fall mug filled with Dr Pepper Zero, and my Bible open in front of me. That’s where I exhale, let go of my striving, and soak in His presence. Resting doesn’t always mean sleeping or stopping completely, sometimes it’s simply pausing long enough to realign my heart with His and remembering that His timing is always perfect.

🍁 E – Embracing

I’m embracing the change of seasons both outside and in my heart. The air feels crisper, the days grow shorter, and the leaves remind me that there is beauty in release. Just as the trees let go to prepare for new growth, I sense God gently reminding me that letting go can be a sacred part of His process too. This fall, I’m embracing motherhood in this teenage season... it looks different than when Mason was little, but it’s just as sweet in its own way. I’m watching him step into new independence, carving out his own passions and path, even while my mama heart holds tight to the memories of years past... sticky fingers clutching pumpkins, little-boy laughter echoing in the backyard. I’m learning to embrace both the letting go and the holding on, trusting that God is writing something beautiful in this chapter for both of us.

🍁 P – Praying

My prayer list feels especially full this fall... but I know the Lord bends His ear toward us and carries every request. I’m praying over a dear loved one who will be finishing up chemo soon... asking for complete healing, strength for the final stretch, and peace that surpasses all understanding. 

I’m also praying over our brand-new driver as he prepares to get his permit... that the Lord would give him wisdom, alertness, and confidence behind the wheel, and that He would give this mama peace too.

I’m praying over this world and especially over our children in public schools... that God would place a hedge of protection around them, guard their hearts, and give them courage to stand strong in their faith. 

I’m praying that our busy hockey schedule works out in our favor... that games would fall on Sunday evenings (or later afternoons) so we can still be in church on Sunday mornings as a family. 

I’m also praying over the upcoming hockey season... that it would be filled with growth, joy, and opportunities to shine the light of Jesus on and off the ice.

I’m lifting up Charlie Kirk’s wife and children as they walk through this heartbreaking loss... asking God to surround them with comfort, strength, and hope that only He can give. I’m also praying for our country...that the revival we’ve seen sparked in the wake of this tragedy would continue to spread and not burn out. Watching so many hearts turn to Jesus during such a heavy time has been nothing short of amazing, and I’m asking the Lord to keep fanning that flame until it covers this nation.

I’m even praying for something as simple as a true Texas fall this year... cool mornings, crisp evenings, and all the cozy that comes with it. 

And most of all, I’m praying for Mason... that he would continue seeking the Lord daily and putting Him first in every part of his life. Nothing matters more to me than seeing his heart rooted in Jesus. 

🍁 O – Overflowing

My heart is overflowing with gratitude for the little glimpses of God’s goodness all around me. Sometimes it’s in the big, obvious blessings, but more often it’s tucked into the small, ordinary moments that I don’t want to miss. The laughter shared at the rink with friends as we cheer on our kids... the air finally starting to turn a little cooler after a long Texas summer... the gift of an able, moving body that allows me to go on morning walks and serve my family well.

I see His goodness in my sweet little family and the way the Lord knits us together through both the busy and the quiet days. I see it in the friendships Mason has built and cultivated... watching him find his people and grow deeper roots with them is such an answered prayer. I see it in the way his grandparents pour into him, giving him wisdom, love, and encouragement that will last a lifetime.

God’s blessings overflow everywhere I look... and even in the simplest of moments, I can trace His fingerprints. A sunset that paints the sky in His glory... a thoughtful text from a friend at just the right time... or the sound of laughter echoing through our home. All of it is His goodness, overflowing.

🍁 R – Rooting

This fall I am being so intentional about staying rooted in the Lord... because without Him, nothing else holds steady. For me that means carving out time every single day to be in His Word. Whether it’s continuing my Bible Recap readings, diving into a specific book of Scripture, or simply meditating on a single Psalm... His Word keeps me grounded when the world feels shaky. It reminds me of His character, His promises, and His faithfulness through every season.

I’m also finding myself constantly in prayer... not just in the quiet moments on the porch with my Bible, but throughout the day. Breathing out quick prayers as I fold laundry, drive Mason to hockey, or sit at my desk working. Prayer has become the rhythm that sustains everything else. It keeps my eyes lifted and my heart aligned with His.

And then there’s worship... not just the songs on Sunday mornings, but the posture of worship in my everyday life. Worshiping Him with music as I cook dinner, worshiping Him with gratitude for sunsets and laughter, worshiping Him by choosing joy and contentment in the small things. When my heart stays in this rhythm of Word, prayer, and worship, I feel firmly planted... like Psalm 1 describes... a tree rooted by streams of living water. That’s where I want to stay.

🍁 T – Thanking

I’m thanking the Lord for family, for community, and for the gift of fall itself. I’m thankful for porch time, chili simmering in the crockpot, pumpkin candles burning in the kitchen, and Friday night lights at the hockey rink. These simple gifts are reminders that He is present in every season.

I’m also thankful for the truth that this world is not our forever home. It’s temporary... and what awaits us in eternity with Him is far greater than anything we could ever imagine here on earth. That promise fills me with hope and perspective when the weight of the world feels heavy.

And while I look forward to heaven, I’m also deeply grateful for the everyday blessings He’s entrusted to us now...the roof over our heads, vehicles that get us where we need to go, and jobs that provide. I’m especially thankful for the gift of being able to work from home and homeschool Mason, soaking up this time with him that I know is fleeting. Even the grass beneath our feet and the sky stretched wide above us are reasons to pause and give thanks.

Above all, I’m thankful for a sovereign, faithful, and loving God who not only gives these good gifts, but also holds the world, and each of us, securely in His hands.

As we step further into this fall season, may we all find ways to rest in His promises, embrace the changes He brings, and give thanks for the beauty that surrounds us. God’s fingerprints are everywhere... in the turning leaves, in the laughter of our loved ones, and in the quiet moments when we remember His faithfulness.

What are you resting in, embracing, and thanking God for this week? I’d love to hear your own R.E.P.O.R.T. in the comments. Until next time, may your weekend be filled with cozy fall moments and the presence of the One who makes every season beautiful. 🍂