She seemed to be so concerned, so caring, and her voice was so soothing, that I sat silently for a time looking at the woods. Slowly at first and then with total absorption, my entire body started to relax. An overwhelming feeling of peace came over me and I smiled at Gideon. I even winked at Marla.

?It's fine,? I whispered. ?I know where He is.?

?I think we've finally gotten through to him, Gideon,? Marla announced proudly.

?I think so,? was Gideon's reply.

?Yes, my dear friends,? I said, ?God is right here with me. He is in my heart, my very mind and soul. I don't have to go anywhere to find Him. All I have to do is to be quiet and I can hear Him speak to me. Now I know what you meant when you said that God is always here, that He visits my home, that He never leaves me. At first, I knew with my head, but now I know with my heart. Please, forgive me for not seeing this earlier. I just wonder why it took so long.?

?Nothing to forgive, John,? said Gideon. ?Each of us eventually finds our God. For some, it happens quickly, but for others it may take a long, long time. You have really done well, John.?

Gideon reached into the inside pocket of his jacket and pulled out an envelope. Handing it to me, he said, ?This letter is for you, John. God wanted me to deliver it to you personally.?

I took the letter and mumbled a grateful ?Thank you.? Written on a blue envelope were the words, ?To John with love ? Open immediately.? It was signed ?G.? I carefully opened the envelope and pulled out the contents. I glanced at Gideon, who said, ?Read it now, John. Read it aloud, if you wish. We were present when He wrote it.?

I leaned back in my chair, making myself a bit more comfortable and started reading.

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