God does have a sense of humor........

I have been praying about my nieghbors for a while. A few years. I live in a pretty rough nieghborhood and dont have any communication with any of my direct nieghbors at all. Everyone just keeps to themselves. I know I have a huge opportunity for ministry here, but its just very akward.
One family in particular, I missed a big chance to get to know. About four years ago, when I was married, my husband threatened the life out of these people because some guys were flirting with me. The man and women or anyone else visiting the house never spoke to me again.
Well about 8 months ago, the man from the house, came over and offered me a peace offering. A plate of Lasagna. He caught me at a wierd moment , freaked me out a little, and my only response was that sorry I dont like Lasagna.
I have felt so bad about that and prayed for another opportunity.

Well, I got what I prayed for and just what I deserve too. The man and womens niece and her husband and child moved in. Turns out the husband befriended my brother in prison , later finding out that he is our cousin. Long story short, this family is related to me my marriage. Now, we are friends.
The funny part is the little boy, Jason. Jason is 8 years old. He decided that I am his Auntie. He is a carbon copy of Steve Erkel ! He has informed me that he will probably come over everyday. He loves our house. He also wants to eat dinner with us everyday. And go everywhere with us. So now I have Jason to add to my list of 4 kids and Nathaniel. (if you dont know Nathaniel, he showed up at my house last year and has been around daily since.)

God has a funny way of answering prayers and kind of throwing something right in your face.

Pastor John recently talked about "intrusions" . This is one for sure. But the opportunity is definetly there for me now. In my face! Now I have to my part.