Having faith and trusting God is a theme for me lately. When I asked Rick how I could grow this year, that's what he said. And then on Sunday one of the points in the message was to use this economic recession to see our own helplessness and trust in God's provision.
See, we've been looking for a house. With the low interest rates, a buyer's market, sisters buying houses and a baby on the way, it has seemed like the perfect time. To me. We've put offers in on two houses but both have been rejected (even though one was the highest offer they had). Sometimes this makes no sense to me. And that's how I know that I am where God wants me to be. Rick and I are completely helpless...we are waiting on God's provision. Who knows what it will be, but I'm sure it will be absolutely amazing. I waited for a little while for God to provide a husband, and I got the best one out there. He has been faithful and He will be again.
So in our family devotions last night Rick asked me what it looks like to grow in faith, particularly when it comes to house hunting. Here is my list:
1. Pray expectantly, believing that God will provide.
2. Have joy (and ignore the Eeyore mentality I can adopt so easily).
3. Know God more. Packer says that you can't trust God if you don't know Him. I'm making it my business to know Him.
And you can pray for us too. That we would trust Him, obey Him, have wisdom, and find a house within our means. And if a house isn't the answer, then we would know what to do this coming year.
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psalm 33: 20-22
love that you are aiming to grow in this area. it will serve you in so many seasons of life.
i will pray for you!
and speaking of eyore...i have a good picture of meg that for some reason looks a lot like eyore :) it might brighten the mood.
that's a good way to look at it "eyore" mentality.
i'll be praying for you!
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