I got up early one morning and rushed right into the day. I had so much to accomplish that I didn't have time to pray. problems just tumbled about me and heavier came each task. Why doesn't God help me, I wondered. He answered, You didn't ask. I wanted to see joy and beauty but the day toiled on gray and bleak. I wondered why God didn't show me . He said But you didn't seek. I tried to come into God's presence I tried every key in the lock God gently and lovingly chided, My child you didn't knock. I woke up early this morning and paused before entering the day. I had so much to accomplish that I had to take time to pray.