We are in the process of doing something for the very first time. That is....buying a home. It is a simple place that will meet the needs of our family in grand form. The house is only minutes from the church, which is a real plus, and has some extras and stuff that my wife and I are excited about. So excited that I couldn't sleep last night. Do you believe that?
This is the biggest purchase we have ever made. It is a tough decision that we have thought about for a while. For years we have lived in homes owned by others (by churches, landlords, friends, family but mostly churches). I cannot wait for the feel of having something that is our own (until I have to fix something myself...now, that is a scary thought).
Psalm 37:23 (nlt) --- The Lord directs the steps of the godly.He delights in every detail of their lives.
Proverbs 20:24 (nlt) --- The Lord directs our steps,so why try to understand everything along the way?
Last week at this time I was pretty bummed out and down right mad. That was due to the fact that we were high bidder and won an auction on a house, what we thought was the right house. Now we know the rest of the story.
God's plan is perfect. This is a better location (safe for the family and enough room to stretch out and play). This has more to offer (more room inside). It needs a couple things done (which will make it more like ours). It is a much, much better price. God's plan is perfect.
No, we haven't crossed all the bridges as of yet. There are still some items that need to take place in the next few hours and days, but I see the writing on the wall and the way of the Lord.
Here are some of the things I often hear God say (but don't want to listen to...can you relate?):
Psalm 27:14 (nlt) --- Wait patiently for the Lord.Be brave and courageous.Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Proverbs 16:32 (nlt) --- Better to be patient than powerful;better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
James 1:4 (nlt) --- So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
James 1:17 (nlt) --- Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
Thank you, God, for making my path end in the right place. I confess that I push too hard and swerve off the road many times looking for what is best when all I really needed to do was let you lead and let you work your plan for my best. In Jesus' name, Amen.
This is the biggest purchase we have ever made. It is a tough decision that we have thought about for a while. For years we have lived in homes owned by others (by churches, landlords, friends, family but mostly churches). I cannot wait for the feel of having something that is our own (until I have to fix something myself...now, that is a scary thought).
Psalm 37:23 (nlt) --- The Lord directs the steps of the godly.He delights in every detail of their lives.
Proverbs 20:24 (nlt) --- The Lord directs our steps,so why try to understand everything along the way?
Last week at this time I was pretty bummed out and down right mad. That was due to the fact that we were high bidder and won an auction on a house, what we thought was the right house. Now we know the rest of the story.
God's plan is perfect. This is a better location (safe for the family and enough room to stretch out and play). This has more to offer (more room inside). It needs a couple things done (which will make it more like ours). It is a much, much better price. God's plan is perfect.
No, we haven't crossed all the bridges as of yet. There are still some items that need to take place in the next few hours and days, but I see the writing on the wall and the way of the Lord.
Here are some of the things I often hear God say (but don't want to listen to...can you relate?):
Psalm 27:14 (nlt) --- Wait patiently for the Lord.Be brave and courageous.Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Proverbs 16:32 (nlt) --- Better to be patient than powerful;better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
James 1:4 (nlt) --- So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
James 1:17 (nlt) --- Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
Thank you, God, for making my path end in the right place. I confess that I push too hard and swerve off the road many times looking for what is best when all I really needed to do was let you lead and let you work your plan for my best. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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