**But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded. Gen. 8:1

Can you imagine being on a boat with a bunch of smelly animals for 150 days? Well, Noah and his family did just that. Some people think they only had to survive on that boat for 40 days and 40 nights, but the Bible says it rained for 40 days and 40 nights, but it took 150 days for the water to go down enough for Noah and the gang to exit the boat.

I'm sure there were days when Noah and his family wished they hadn't been chosen for the ark assignment. But Noah knew God, and he believed that God would deliver them -- no matter how many days he looked outside and saw nothing but water. For almost seven months, the Lord caused the wind to blow and push back the floodwaters. God was working behind the scenes the whole time.

Maybe you feel like your're on a big boat, floating on a sea of insecurities right now. You may not be able to see a change today, but just trust in Him. God hasn't forgotten you. In fact, your miracle may blow in on the very next breeze.

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From "Daily Wisdom for Working Women" by Michelle Medlock Adams and Gena Masselli. Barbour Publishing. 2004.

My husband and I have been trying to conceive a child. One of my friends today told me today that I need to "just pray" about the situation. Later when I was thinking this over I caught myself thinking, "yeah, but prayer can only take you so far." It was then that I realized I have been going about this the wrong way. I have tried to take the situation out of God's hands and put it in my own. I am trying to solve the problem myself (without and luck) and not letting God have anything to do with it.

In fact it should be the exact opposite. I should take myself out of the equation and give it all up to God. The only way my prayer is not going to work is if I don't let God work in my life.

And there is always the issue of God's timing versus my timing. I am sure we are on two very different time tables. I must remember that His is best. Oh, how I want stuff when I want it and not a moment later. It is hard for me to be patient and wait for God to work in my life.

It is a constant struggle. I must always remind myself of these things. I am very grateful to my friend for saying two simple words to me today that put it all back into perspective - "Just pray."