We posted the big news about our move to Florida almost three months ago. And while we hate to leave people in the dark, we entered into a period of busyness that took us off the radar.
But while we moved forward in faith, and anticipated a physical move, God walked us through many opportunities (read challenges) to trust Him more! Not every time did we meet those challenges with optimism based on God’s ability to will and work in us, but in the end, we could see the fruit He was growing in us as we trusted in His working.
We traveled to CT and NJ right before Christmas to visit with Joel’s family before his parents returned to Guyana South America for their final term as missionaries there and after coming home a day before Christmas, we took a short breath before taking a big plunge.
That big plunge was stepping out in faith and listing Lynn’s (Bethany’s Mom, in case you forgot) home in a town and housing market not known for it’s rapid sales. But we knew that as God was giving us the freedom and leading to make this move, this was necessary! And we would trust Him, not sales statistics, to allow this house to be sold.
Well, He did it! In the midst of an outbreak of a particularly persistent cold/flu that took down all 6 of us for weeks, Lynn received and accepted a great offer to buy her home!
So, with one of the biggest steps behind us, we continue to move forward. The house closes on March 30th and we’re planning to take trip to FL in mid-April to hunt for a house and visit local schools. We may be optimistic, but we’re praying that God might allow us to find a suitable home during that week.
In the mean time, we’re deep into packing and prepping to move and Joel is actively working to leave his responsibilities here at NTBI in a state ready to be picked up by whoever will step into his roles when he phases out in early May.
So, would you pray:
- That the closing of Lynn’s house would take place smoothly.
- That the packing process would be tempered with the rest that we need!
- That our “House Hunt” in April might yield some suitable options
- And that we would continue to rest in our God’s capable hands!
Thanks for the encouragement David! That’s sweet that He let you get a good house that quickly! Looking forward to living in your town soon!
Back in April, 2002 Kristia and I came to Florida for 3 days looking for a house and are living one we found before the end of the first day. It was exactly what we were looking for and we haven’t been disappointed. With experience we can say “God is able!”