This day

I haven't felt too happy in my job as of late.

I do care deeply about the teens that I work with,
but I've felt so exhausted, drained and discouraged by the little details of my position (driving too much, late nights ect).

 Isn't it amazing that The Creator of the universe knows our hearts perfectly?

Today, I was provided with necessary encouragement.

After lunch, I went to see AJ. It was my first time seeing him since he's returned from intensive treatment. AJ said to me, "Courtney, I just feel so good (being clean)". He shared how he has gotten rid of his drug paraphernalia and had his mom clean out their medicine cabinets. "I'm just really into skating and staying out of trouble now". Happy for him.

At 2:30pm, I returned to the office and found two former clients waiting for me. They randomly stopped by "just to check in". They are both doing well. One told me about his new job. The other pulled a mini NT out of his backpack. Then, he read Acts 17 aloud to me. I felt that Christ was literally the fourth person in our unexpected conversation that followed.

I mean seriously? only God could be making up this stuff...

Most days, I feel that I put in lots and lots of effort but rarely see clear pictures of redemption, but on this day I have been acutely aware of the greatness of God and my role in His story.

Thankful.