A scripture from Psalm 46 popped into my mind. "Be still, and know that I am

God." I realized that I hadn't spent much time in prayer that day. Was I too busy

to even utter a simple word of thanks to God? Suddenly, the thought of my

beautiful patio came to mind. I can be quiet out there, I thought. I longed for a

few minutes alone with God.



Roy and I had invested a great deal of time and work in the patio that spring. The

flowers and hanging baskets were breathtaking. It was definitely a heavenly place

of rest and tranquility. If I can't be still with God in that environment, I can't be

still with Him anywhere, I thought. While Roy was talking on the telephone, I

slipped out the backdoor and sat down on my favorite patio chair. I closed my

eyes and began to pray, counting my many blessings.



A bird flew by me, chirping and singing. It interrupted my thoughts. It landed on

the bird feeder and began eating dinner as I watched. After a few minutes it flew

away, singing another song.



I closed my eyes again. A gust of wind blew, which caused my wind chimes to

dance. They made a joyful sound, but again I lost my concentration on God. I

squirmed and wiggled in my chair. I looked up toward the blue sky and saw the

clouds moving slowly toward the horizon. The wind died down. My wind chimes

finally became quiet.



Again, I bowed in prayer. "Honk, honk," I heard. I almost jumped out of my skin.

A neighbor was driving down the street. He waved at me and smiled. I waved

back, happy that he cared. I quickly tried once again to settle down, repeating

the familiar verse in my mind. Be still and know that I am God.



"I'm trying God. I really am," I whispered. "But you've got to help me here."

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