For those of you who don't know, we got a call last week saying our landlord no longer wants to be in the rental business and is going to sell this house. We either have to buy it from her or move - and she wants to have her hands washed of it all within three months. She is offering us a good deal, but we have never wanted to buy something this small (just a little over 1000 sq. ft.), and especially with a fourth child on the way, we don't want to be stuck in such a tiny home. This is one of the biggest decisions we've ever had to make and are seeking God's will, praying constantly. We are on a serious housing search, looking for something to fit our needs as a family of six while staying within a very conservative price range. To make matters more stressful, real estate laws are changing and mortgage insurance premiums are going to increase on any loans dated April 1 or after. To save thousands, we have been told it would be best to have a house picked out before then. As a very hormonal pregnant woman, this has been extremely difficult to say the least. Tears have been shed daily, thoughts and ideas bouncing all over the place, prayers thrown to Jesus that have no words. Through all of this, I have been reminded that God knows best and His plans are not mine. We have been asking God for months to show us where He would have us, and we received a phone call saying we have to buy a home right here, where we are. We can see God's hand in so many things that would be affected by this situation, and so while we are just a little stressed - and I'm just a little emotional - I praise my God for watching over us.
"Therefore do not be anxious saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - Matthew 6:31 - 33
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