Father God, I pray in agreement with Steph. You blessed us by putting the condos, cabins and houses before us. In addition to the financial blessing, you've taught us that worldly things are less important than our Spiritual and Family life. We've learned that we should value time spent with others more than money or prestige - that "things" bring with them problems and stresses of their own. If it is your will for us to also be financially blessed by these condos in addition to these other learnings, we so sincerely pray that you will relieve us of the financial and mental burdens associated with owning them. We pray that through these sales we will become free from debt, and more able to focus on relationships and on extending your Kingdom - by witnessing about our experience and doing more to show your love to those in the world that need it most. We know that you have a plan and that sometimes we need to go through dark valleys in order to appreciate the glorious mountaintops, and so we thank you even for the rough time, as it will make the blessing even sweeter. Thank you for the gift of our salvation and the blessed lives you've chosen for us. In the holy name of your Son Jesus we pray.
Amen.
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I have been there, Dave.
We felt called STRONGLY by God to come to Ohio and we purchased a home here, but we still had to try to sell our home back in Iowa. Our home (back in Iowa) was our dream home. We built it to our specs in 2000. I absolutely loved that house... it almost bordered on idol worship.
For about eleven months, we were paying for two mortgages and utility bills on two homes. It was mentally draining. It was also a time to test our faith in God. Just in the right time (God's time), it sold.
I remember praying about that at one of our Power Saturdays, just as we did for Jophn Moores this past Saturday. Well, let me tell you, Steph received an email today from a past guest of ours, who goes there often indicating that she was "very interested" in one of the condos. It's very early, but we are hopeful! I do know that God will decide if and when to bring these sales about.
Friends of ours traveled to China today to adopt a little girl that needed a home. The adoption has been over 2 years in the making. I'm so happy and excited for them. Words don't exist that can capture the joy and the impact that this adoption will have on their whole family and on friends and even acquaintences around them. Thank you God!
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