Step

Tonight, before I left work, there were 2 girls still at the Teen Center.  One of the girls is typically not the nicest person to others.  But, lately, she has gradually opened up and has seemed nicer to others and more accepting of me.  When the girls asked why I close early on Wednesdays I told them I close to go to my church.  The girl then said she's atheist.  The other girl half heartedly agreed.  I asked them if they considered themselves atheist or agnostic- whether they didn't believe God existed or whether they just weren't sure.  They said they weren't sure.  We then continued on with a conversation about religion, their families, and the one girl shared about how she has moved from her mom to another family member because her mom doesn't want her.
Tonight was the beginning of what I hope is a continuing conversation with these girls.  It has taken me a year to get this far and it may take me another year to get much further.  But, each step is a step closer to them healing from a lot of hurt and anger and a step closer to a relationship with God.
So, where was God today?  It's been a long time coming, but, He's there waiting for them to believe in Him again.
Blessings,
Jennifer