Most people when pushed for an answer have a favourite season. Some like the summer and the hot sun whilst others prefer the cool winter months. Still others like the budding of the springtime and there are those who like to witness the mellow dramatic changes seen in the autumn.

Now the weather in the UK is definitely getting colder. It hardly seems fair that while summer didn’t properly arrive we are soon to be experiencing autumn. I have some friends who have a certain date when they switch on the heating. Me, I just wait until it gets cold then on it goes.

There is a condition or state called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a depression associated with late autumn and winter and thought to be caused by a lack of light. There are light boxes that you can buy called SAD boxes for those who suffer from this state and they are supposed to replicate sunshine and give the feeling that sunshine gives to the body. There is some evidence that suggests this treatment makes the suffer feel better. So, although it is still winter this light box gives the body the impression that the sun is out. You could call it fake sun.

I couldn’t help but think about when my life goes into a season that I don’t like. Like the Seasonal Affective Disorder sufferer what do I reach for as my light box, my fake sun to make me feel better? Is it the TV? Is it a food binge? Is it ever more media consumption? Or do I reach for my bible?

Scripture tells us that in life we will have seasons, seasons of change. Let us fortify ourselves daily with God’s word so that at least we may be constant in our devotion to him and ever deepen our changing relationship.

Our music today was chosen by Bryn and is 'Who am I' by Casting Crowns. Click on the picture to listen.