It Doesn't Look Like Much

OK, I realize this does not look like much; but it is heaven to me. This is my sad little backyard. The reason it is heaven to me is that I love my yard. Under these big leaves: bright pumpkins!

My yard is coming along slowly. When we took this house last year the yard looked much worse. There were weeds past our knees. The lawn was weed infested. This box where the pumpkins grow was a spot of grass which I changed to a flower bed. It does not look like much now- but I love my yard. In it I find peace, quiet and joy. Daily I search for new pumpkins. I add things and rearrange things. Slowly it is changing into more of a home than a weed patch. These changes come slowly, but they are coming.

One thing I think about when I am in my yard, is how much God must enjoy gardens. We are told that he made The Garden of Eden. What was in it? Paths with waterfalls? Maybe quiet sitting areas? Maybe a cozy spot overlooking the sea? I don't know; but I am sure God found joy in it.

As I learn more of life I believe God enjoys peace. He reaches us in ways of beauty and I believe his quiet places are when we hear Him the best.