The way to Heaven is ascending;
we must be content to travel uphill,
though it be hard and tiresome,
and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh.
Jonathan Edwards
"If you want to change,
you can’t just be in love with the end result,
you have to fall in love with the process too."
Unknown
“We are not doubting that God will do the best for us;
we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” C.S. Lewis
Feb. 25, 2009~ Am I having fun yet? ~
I guess the answer would be no. But then is there anyone who likes the process of moving? I like the end result. It is kind of like having a baby! I am in full blown labor right now, complete with deep breathing! (lol) I am looking forward to the new house, using the gourmet kitchen, having a separate office, enjoying that big backyard this summer.
It does seem like yesterday, but it has been 2 years this April, still a short time, when we sold our home. I did not appreciate that home and the Lord took it away. And now I am without any money for a down payment on another. But I do have a new appreciation for home ownership and perhaps one day the Lord will see fit to bless me with another home.
We had to make a hard choice two years ago. We decided to rent and be debt free. If we had stayed in that house I would have had to go to work and send the kids to school. We chose to rent. Now that choice has it's down side of needing to move to find a better place. And even the "better place" has its complications.
With the economy the way it is, there is a chance our friends may come back next year. You won't succeed if you don't take a risk and try. We weighed this and decided it was worth living in a nice warm house for a year. I am praying things work out for them in TX! I know that is a selfish prayer. I so don't want to move again!!!! But I may have to.
So, we leave it in the Lord's hands. One day, if He chooses to bless us with a home again, it will be a total gift from Him and none of our doing and I will be so appreciative!
Faith in the good, faith in the adversity. I just got back from church tonight and that's what my pastor taught on. Of course it's so easy for all of us to have faith in the good times, but faith in adversity, well, that's harder. I will continue to pray for you. And don't think about what could happen in a year, focus and enjoy what you'll have now. We still live year to year in our house we are renting, and it can be stressful if I think about it too much. I just need to focus on the Lord and know He will guide us, as He will continue to guide you.
And wow, a gourmet kitchen, I'll only be a little envious of you. :) Show lots of pictures, I'm sure its gorgeous. Take deep breaths and have some fun. There is always something silly that happens in a move, well at least it always does for me. lol
JoAnn
I pray this move will be a blessing to you in every way. I know the feeling about living within your means and being grateful for being with your kids, but also wishing things were such that you could own your own home... We too trust the Lord in this.
Thanks for sharing your story. I will pray for you this weekend as you make the move!
Jenn,
I pray that someday the Lord blesses you again with the perfect home...in His perfect timing. Until then, I pray that your family is happy, safe, warm and content in your new rental property.
Leviticus 20:26 says, "You must be holy because I, the LORD, am holy. I have set you apart from all other people to be my very own." This blog is my place to remember this journey I am on and God's goodness to me. I am glad you are here. Welcome.
