How do you find peace?

If you want to relax, sit outside and watch all the activity.  I sat outside yesterday morning and watched a sparrow and a wren fighting for possession of a small bird house.... Loud squawking over the occupation of the this little cabin in the tree.

So I went out to do some shopping last night and looked for another bird house... Found lots of feeders but no birdhouse....

Then I remembered that I had a gourd that I had purchased about 13 years ago with the intention of painting it and hanging it outside.  I decided to place it on the pole with my fern.

And this morning while enjoying a cup of coffee on the front porch I watched the little wren bringing sticks to make her nest in the gourd.  It was fascinating.  I watched her maneuver the sticks to get them inside the house through the hole in the front.  Patiently and diligently she worked... and this evening she is still at it... Funny but the sparrow is nowhere to be seen...

I am going to enjoy listening to their song. Also watching her come and go and then see the little ones fledge the nest.

Still have not seen any hummers... But maybe soon.  I will provide new nectar tomorrow just in case...

But I love seeing, watching and enjoying nature around me.  It is one thing that calms my nerves when I feel stressed....

In Genesis, we learn that God created all things.

When things are out of control and we need to get ourselves together we can always be assured that there is someone out there who loves and cares for us... He has a plan for us and I need to seek Him and put my trust and faith in Him...

Philippians 4:6-7  "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding , will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.