Restoration House

So I write this with a happy heart! Our offer was accepted and the biting of the nails worth it. God granted us favor and the vendors accepted an offer. It's the type of house I have always dreamed of but thought would be  out of my reach. we have an amazing God that loves to bless us. I stood in church this morning, as I prayed I would, and was able to testify that God has provided! I look back now and see that God directed our paths and made the way possible. I now have a very tense few weeks as we push through the sale of our house and the purchase of a new one under auction conditions. I did have some panicky moments and started to think of all the things that could go wrong, what if our mortgage application is refused, what if our buyer pulls out, what if....


God said to Joshua be strong Be courageous you will inherit the land, I will be with you. Like Joshua we are in unfamiliar territory. Keeping our eyes on God looking at him over the unfamiillar surroundings will ensure our success. Just like Peter  when God commanded him to step out of the safety of the boat and walk on the water. As long as Peter kept his eyes on Jesus he was fine the moment he took his eyes off Jesus he started to sink. Our test these next few weeks is to keep focused on God and his promises. Committing our ways and plans to him and he will make sure they succeed.


Restoration house is an exciting time for me and my family and through it we want to bless everyone who comes through the door. As I  wrote in 2010 'A big house suitable for all my family, filled  with joy hope and love' I want it to be somewhere people can come in to and experience Gods love and grace.


Tomorrow is an important day mortgage application and survey on our property for the buyer...more nail biting no doubt, but hopefully no panic and I face forward staring into the eyes of my Father, the all powerful God. He has brought us this far and will ensure he finishes what he has started. And in the words of the preacher this morning God invests a lot in us, a lot more than the deposit we have invested, his reputation is on the line to and he will work everything out for the good.


I look forward to collecting the keys to Restoration House....


ps then maybe I shall invest in another set of acrylic nails!