Neighbor

I got home from work tonight and started for the door.  I heard someone behind me and turned around.  It was my neighbor.  He doesn't actually live next door.  He lived there with his mom and she moved away.  Shortly after, he moved somewhere else but he still checks on the house.  Lately, he's been around a lot.  He's a nice guy, although we have rarely talked beyond saying hi.  At first glance, one may not think so- he looks kinda rough and hangs out with a rough looking crowd.  And, when he's at the house he's usually drinking with his friends- partying pretty heavily.  But, he's always been polite, respectful, and really nice.
All that being said, I wasn't surprised when he came up behind me tonight to talk to me even though he talks much more to my husband than me.  But, I was surprised at his question.  He asked me about my church.  He told me he has a friend who is concerned for a girl who is having a rough time.  He wanted information about my youth group.  The girl was too young for youth group but I told him about the other programs there.  He thanked me and said he'd let his friend know.
So, where was God today?  He gave my neighbor the courage to talk to me.  He gave my neighbor's friend an open heart and open mind to look to God for help for this girl.  And, I am thankful to be a part of that.  Now, it's time to pray for the next step.  I hope to see them at church soon.
Luke 10:27
He responded, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
Blessings,
Jennifer