I have some new neighbors across my street. I know from some other neighbors that they do not know the Lord. Their home is very stressful from kids to an elderly parent living with them to a new puppy. This year they had a break in and several valuable items were stolen. Earlier this summer one of them left the out of gear and it rolled out of the drive way, hitting trash cans before stopping in the street. I've tried to get to know them, waving as I go by, dropping by and such but I have never made contact. Then the other day, their little puppy wandered in my yard. He was so playful. He quickly came up to me and allowed me to pet him. I was able to get some rope around his collar and take him back home. I knocked on the door and the lady of the home answered. I asked if she has lost this little guy and she said yes, that's Bunny, our new puppy. I was like, "Bunny???". Well that started a conversation. We weren't able to get too far but now when I wave, they wave back. I know we are going to become friends, one step at a time. Thank you Lord for YOUR ways to connect us even when OUR ways don't work. Thank you Lord when we respond and act in obedience. Thank you Lord that you are preparing those around us to receive your word, your salvation.

Job 33:3
My words come from an upright heart; my lips sincerely speak what I know.