Morning on the porch

Grace.  Deb is out of town this week and I have slept great!  Which after the fears that followed the break in two weeks ago, I can only say is a peace from Jesus.  I feel encouraged.  Kendra and Mark coming on Sunday to fix some things around the house and share lunch.  Hans and Ashley blessed me to no end last night, coming to see the house and encourage me with their friendship (and amazing cheese cake, thank you very much!).  I sat on the porch this morning just having a grand time.  I was praying over my neighborhood.  I feel stuck sometimes in how to meet people.  So I just told the Lord, that I still exalt the fear of man and whatever else that keeps me from reaching out.  I asked the Lord to bring opportunity my way, to help me take it.  Not moments later a man who was working at the house across the street walked by the front gate, so I said "buenos dias" and he proceeded to come across the street for a chat (in Spanish - and oh how I need some help there!) and to invite me to his church :-)  Not long after that, back in my chair on the porch, an elderly Vietnamese lady on a walk goes strolling by.  When I say hi to her she stops for a chat too.  I love it!  Isn't that awesome?! I was delighted.  What a gracious Father our God is.  He is not heavy handed.  I admit I'm scared and weak and lacking, so He brings people to my yard!  What an Encourager God is.