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MY HOME. HIS HOUSE

UNBELIEVABLE!

I'm on my way to becoming a first time home owner. And the process has been nothing short of Daddy God's provision and direction.
PSALM 131 : SIMPLE TRUST IN THE LORD
"Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, nor with things too profound for me. Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel (Grace), hope in the Lord from this time forth and forever." 


A PLACE OF REFUGE, STRENGTH, JOY & HOPE. 
A PLACE TO HOST HIS SWEET PRESENCE. 
A PLACE WHERE HIS LIGHT WILL SHINE. 

Was inspired by the feature on the couple who opened up their home to troubled youths and in my heart, I prayed I too can be like them. The house hunting journey started with exploring a private property and the lure of a luxurious lifestyle was so confronting. Upon deciding to give that up and continue searching for a resale flat, I felt so much at peace. I had the assurance that what I will eventually own will not be anything less; needless to say, it will be the best.

Never would I have thought that I would be viewing a 5rm-flat and it would be the same blk as Ben & Queenie. Upon entering the unit, I felt an immediate liking. It felt like a HOME. Apart from the well-maintained furnishings and flooring, it was just the homely vibes that attracted me. Asking price was 510k and I just prayed and committed to God. It was slightly above my budget of 500k but I didn't want to be anxious or fretful. Was reminded not to stinge on His behalf and the range of 485-490k was impressed upon my heart.

As it would turn out, the sellers actually concluded to accept the price of 488k! A feat only God can perform surely.


"When we commit our way to God, we lift all the burdens of our waiting from our frail shoulders and roll them onto our Father. We wake up each morning, feel the dull weight of disappointment settle over us, and then go to our Father in prayer. We set each hope, anxiety, and sorrow before him. We name them specifically. And then, by faith, we roll them upon God: “Father, will you please carry these for me? I know you can. I believe you will. Please help my unbelief.”
And we walk away with this great assurance: “He will act” (Psalm 37:5). He may not give the gift we’re waiting for. But he will shelter us with his presence (Psalm 37:28). He will uphold our fainting souls (Psalm 37:17, 24). And he will give us the grace to be content with what we have, however little (Psalm 37:16).
In the end, we will see that he has withheld no good thing (Psalm 84:11). Our futures are never safer than when we roll them into God’s hands."

When you are aligned with His Kingdom purposes, God’s assignment comes upon us. This assignment is His responsibility to provide for us.

This year has been one of 2 major milestones - career switch &home ownership. The one thing that I've learnt through it all is that about WAITING & COMMITTING.  

There's simply no other way. 

My prayer now is for those who enter through the doors of my house to experience the JOY OF THE LORD. 

 

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