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Here’s another “You have not because you ask not,” story, or, to put it positively:

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. (Philippians 4.6, 7, NIV)

We just had some new sliding glass doors installed, and they do everything EXCEPT paint the new molding. No problem, I thought, forgetting that I had sworn off painting projects! There were four sets of openings, and after I attempted one, I said to myself, “This isn’t going to work, but who can I call? Not the 17-year old who did my spindles. This is more complicated than that.”

After praying about it, seriously(!), Mark came to mind. Mark, my oldest son, who sells for St Aubyn Homes. He texted back a painter’s coordinates immediately. Adrian was:

• Available
• A believer
• Already on my end of town

He came within the hour and was finished in 2.5 hours, even allowing for extended conversation with June and me about music. His buddy is world class pianist Aldan Cruz, both from Puerto Rico.

Adrian wasn’t in the house two minutes before he said, looking at our grand piano, “Who plays?” “We both do.” “Let me show you this.” And he showed me this stunning video of his friend and two other pianists playing in Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. A performance that Adrian the house painter arranged. It’s worth the 4:20. Click here.

Another reminder of God’s gifts. Instead of an arduous painting project, we were blessed with music!

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1.17, NIV)

Play his praises on instruments with the anointing and skill he gives you. (Psalm 33.3, Passion Translation)