Change of Plans — Again!

I don't talk much about my life with chronic pain. However, sometimes people ask questions, so I try to answer them. One aspect of chronic pain, that I often struggle with, is scheduling and commitments. 

I am a planner. I like to have things on the calendar, so that I can prepare and be ready for the events of any given day. Yet, there are days that my pain/headache do not take into consideration what is on my schedule. 

Today, was "one of those days". I had planned to fulfill a commitment (that had already had to be rescheduled from last week). Yet, this morning, I awoke with a severe headache. Worse than usual. I started the "headache routine" that involves, meds, essential oils, ice packs, trigger points. 

As I waited for the headache to lessen, I had to make a decision. Could I fulfill the commitment this morning? 

Yes, I could— BUT would it be the smart thing to do? I also have another commitment this afternoon, that can't be changed. Knowing that I have a unchangeable commitment this afternoon, I made the choice to reschedule (once again) this mornings plans. 

For me, that is so very frustrating. I hate not being able to do something I had planned. However, my body can only tolerate so much. So, I need to allow my body time to heal this morning, and lay low. 

Thankfully, the other people involved in my cancelation this morning, are fully understanding. They've been along side of my pain journey for most of the past 16 years. They get it. 

If you know someone who lives in chronic pain, or has an invisible illness (i.e. autoimmune disease, lyme, chronic headache, diabetes, etc) please be patient if they have to reschedule—even multiple times. It's not that they don't want to do an activity, it's just that their bodies won't allow it. Or they have to save their energy for an upcoming event that they simply can't miss. Please don't read anything into the cancelation of plans. Changing plans is not the desired thing! So, often we look forward to that event and doing something out of the norm. So, please be patient, understanding, and most of all encouraging! I'm so thankful that the people who have come along side of me are all of those. 

The key to living with a chronic illness/pain is flexibility. And realizing that things are beyond a person's control. It's about taking comfort knowing that even if things have to be rescheduled, it's OK! 

Why am I sharing this? So that others with chronic illness know that this is reality, and that it's ok. So that others without pain/illness learn why plans change. 

Today, is not what I had planned. However, my headache level is no surprise to God Almighty. He is fully aware of my pain and headache. Therefore, I take comfort in knowing that for whatever reason, God has allowed my plans to change today. It could be so that I write this post, to encourage someone, or it could be that God wanted to protect me from an accident, or it could be that God just me to take time to be still. 

So, if you know someone who lives with chronic pain/illness, please take time to understand a bit of their life. And take time to pray for them. 

If you have any questions, please ask. And remember, not all chronic illness/pain is the same. So, my answers may differ from one who suffers with a different illness.

Thanks Living: My King!

Thanks Living!

Praising and thanking God for who He is!

My King!

Thanks Living: Appreciate. Acknowledge. Advertise.

Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Psalm 105:1

Give thanks: literally, to use (i.e. hold out) the hand; physically, especially to revere or worship (with extended hands—the open one—indicating power, means, direction, etc.)

Call: to call out to (i.e. Properly, address by name) -- invite, mention, preach, (make) proclaim, pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say

Name: honor, authority, character

Make known: to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); observation, recognition; acknowledge, acquainted with, be aware, comprehend, consider, declare, be diligent, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, have knowledge, have respect, teach, understand

Deeds: action, doing, invention, occasion, work

Peoples: a people (as a congregated unit); (collectively) troops or attendants; folk, men, nation, people.

Thank God! Pray to him by name! Tell everyone you meet what he has done! Psalm 105:1 (MSG)

When someone does something nice for us, we want to tell everyone we meet. We are excited and often overwhelmed. We will even tell strangers as we wait in check out lines. 

Yet, sadly, we remain silent about all the wonderful things God has done and is doing. 

Notice the order of events that are to take place in Psalm 105:1—

1. Give thanks. Be thankful, appreciative

2. Call upon His name. Say it, in prayer, talk to Him and talk about Him. 

3. Make known His deeds. Observe them, acknowledge them, discover them, understand them and make sure those around you know about them too! 

Thanks Living is first being appreciative of and acknowledging the Giver, then that is followed by advertising the joy with those whom I know and meet. 

Appreciate. Acknowledge. Advertise. Three important "As" in Thanks Living!

Thanks Living: Big Picture & Parts

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Everything: "each, every" means "all" in the sense of "each (every) part that applies." The emphasis of the total picture then is on "one piece at a time."

Give thanks: literally, "thankful for God's good grace"; to be grateful
For: indeed (a conjunc. used to express cause, explanation, inference or continuation)

Will: what one wishes or has determined shall be done (i. e. objectively, thing willed)

God: the Creator and owner of all things

In: "in the realm (sphere) of," as in the condition (state) in which something operates from the inside (within).

Christ Jesus: "the Anointed One," the Christ (Hebrew, "Messiah"); the incarnate, eternal Son of God

For: of reference or relation; with respect to, in reference to; as regards

You: the person pronoun

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks to God no matter what circumstances you find yourself in. (This is God’s will for all of you in Jesus the Anointed.) (VOICE)Be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus. (GNT)And give thanks ·whatever happens [in all circumstances; in everything]. That is ·what God wants [God’s will] for you in Christ Jesus. (EXB)In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (AMP)

Everything. The big picture. Each and every part. 

The big picture. As we live our daily lives, we are so focused on the here and now, the small piece that concerns us this very moment, that we lose sight of the big picture. We lose perspective on what God is doing. 

The word "everything" in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 encompasses each individual part and the big picture. We are to give thanks, for the details that are taking place as God creates the entirety of His will. 

Everything. The little details which we overlook. The little blessings God sends, but we are too busy trying to figure out the big picture, we miss them. The daily everyday routines and tasks that are viewed an unimportant and mundane, but are actually necessary in view of the big picture. 

Give thanks.

Thankful for God's good grace. Simply thankful, grateful, for God and His grace upon our lives.

Grateful: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness.

Will of God.

The Creator of all, has a specific plan for each of us. So often we say, "If only I know what God wants me do to." or "What is God's will for my life?" 

The verse tells us specifically—be grateful for everything—it's what God wants you to do! Be Thankful! 

"Thanks Living" must begin with being grateful for God and His grace toward me. And if I am truly grateful and realize that God is the Creator and owner of all things—then I will be thankful for each and every part of the big picture, knowing that this is what God wants for me. Thanks Living is God's will and it begins now no matter the circumstance, no matter place, no matter..... give thanks.

Thanks Living: Awareness & Action

As I think about "Thanks Living", I realized that I must first learn what "Thankful" means. As I started thinking about it, I found it hard to define. 

Dictionaries define it this way: 

Thankful: A feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative. Aware and appreciative of a benefit; grateful. Pleased and relieved. Glad that something has happened or not happened, that something or someone exists, etc.

Synonyms:

accountable • answerable for • appreciative • at peace • beholden • cheerful • comfortable • content • glad • grateful • gratified • honor-bound • indebted • much obliged • obliged • overwhelmed • pleased • relieved • satisfied • under an obligation

In trying to grasp what "Thanks" or "Thankfulness" is, I found it hard to define. It encompasses several aspects. But first and foremost I must recognize Who and I am to thank, and why I am thankful. 

That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Your wondrous works.  Psalm 26:7 (NKJV)
Singing God-songs at the top of my lungs, telling God-stories. Psalm 26:7 (MSG)

Thanksgiving is not just a feeling, it requires awareness (of what was done/or given) and action (response to the giver). In order to create a life that is "Thanks living" I must have an awareness of what God is doing and take action in giving thanks to Him.

Thanks Living

This past November, a friend sent me this quote:

"Thanksgiving is once a year.

Thanks Living is all year long."

Since reading that quote, I've been thinking about it.

There are many verses about being Thankful. Here are few:

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 

Sing praise to the Lord, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. Psalm 30:4

We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near. Psalm 75:1

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High. Psalm 92:1 

Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Psalm 105:1

Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 106:1

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 107:1

Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:8

Throughout 2016, I want to make it a point to be THANKFUL. I want to enjoy a life that is filled with "Thanks Living". 

I'll be taking a short break from Proverbs to study "Thankfulness", so that I can begin a habit of Thanks Living. 

Thanks Living—366 Days!

Thinking.
Last year at Church we were encouraged to give a gift to God. In my Bible Study part of Acts 9:31 (MSG) stood out to me: "They were permeated with a deep sense of reverence for God. The Holy Spirit was with them, strengthening them."

For my gift to God for 2015, I wanted my heart to be permeated with a deep sense of reverence for God. I plan to continue to strive toward that throughout the year ahead as well.

But I don't want to "re-gift" to God this year, so I have been praying about what gift can I give God this year?

A friend recently sent me this quote, "Thanksgiving is once a year. Thanks Living is all year long." 

Give thanks with a grateful heart. "Giving thanks always for all things to God." "Be thankful to Him." "With the sacrifice of thanksgiving." "That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Your wondrous works." "May cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God."

Thanksgiving.
"grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God." (dictionary.reference.com) 

Thanksgiving.
Giving thanks to God 366 days (2016 is a Leap Year).... seems like a simple thing, yet if it's so simple, why don't I do it each and every day?
This year, my Gift to God is a Thankful Heart. I want to learn to not only say "Thank you, God!", but I want a heart that is grateful to God and a heart that recognizes His work in my life.

Why am I posting this to my blog? Accountable. Call me out, if you see that I'm not being thankful. Challenge me to remain thankful all 366 days of 2016.

Thanks Living—366 Days!

Max-A-Million • 2.18.2002-8.28.2015

Max died this morning from a heart attack. He was 13 1/2 years old. 

Max was a very special blessing from God. Thankful for the 12 1/2 years I had with this little guy. I know that I'll be looking for him each time I walk into the room. I'll miss his "happppeeee burpy" and "pretty bird" and his "achoos", "Bur-choos" and all his sounds and kisses. 

I'm very thankful for the many years I was able to enjoy this special blessing from God.

Thankful — Continuously

  If you are looking for the posts about

God's Amazing Blessing

Announcement—I'm moving!

here's the link to the first Part: 

http://createapositiveday.blogspot.com/2015/05/announcement-part-1-im-moving.html

Then follow the arrows at the bottom of each post to the next Part.

There are 10 parts in all.

I recommend that you read each part, there are amazing details—

and God took care of each and every one! 

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This post is the continuation of my Study of Colossians.  

And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ’s] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always]. Colossians 3:15 (AMP)

"Keep on becoming thankful." Continuous obligation.
Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament

And be ye thankful: for all spiritual blessings in Christ, and particularly the peace he gives; and to Christ, for all those graces which come from him, and strength to exercise them, and for himself, and an interest in him, who is all in all; and a grateful spirit, both for spiritual and temporal mercies, is a very becoming and beautiful one, and is another part of the ornament of a Christian: this last is added to make way for what follows. 

John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Be appreciative—thankful—ALWAYS. Not just a one time afterthought, "Oh, by the way, thanks." No, rather it is a sense of gratefulness for Who God is, and the peace He supplies. And yes, for the blessings and gifts He sends too. Continuous obligation. 

Thankful. Am I truly thankful — continuously — for Who God is? Am I truly thankful — continuously — for what God has done and is doing for me? Am I truly thankful — continuously — for the peace that God provides? 

A result of thankfulness is praising God. Thankfulness should result in:

Singing God-songs at the top of my lungs, telling God-stories. (Psalm 26:7 MSG)

In order to be thankful — continuously to God, my heart must be permeated with a deep sense of reverence for God (Acts 9:31; MSG).

God's Amazing Blessing!

If you are looking for the posts about

God's Amazing Blessing

Announcement—I'm moving!

here's the link to the first Part: 

http://createapositiveday.blogspot.com/2015/05/announcement-part-1-im-moving.html

Then follow the arrows at the bottom of each post to the next Part.

There are 10 parts in all. 

I recommend that you read each part,

there are amazing details—and

God took care of each and every one! 

Announcement Part 10—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 10—I'm moving!

If you missed parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 you can find them here:

Announcement Part 1— I'm moving!  Announcement Part 2— I'm moving! 

Announcement Part 3— I'm moving! Announcement Part 4—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 5— I'm moving! Announcement Part 6— I'm moving!

Announcement Part 7—I'm moving! Announcement Part 8—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 9—I'm moving!

The Inspection report was reviewed. A few things needed to be addressed in the near future (exterior painting, etc) but overall the house was fine. 

Stop. Pause. What? Does that mean that I'm a homeowner? I have responsibility? YES!!! Closing is scheduled for June 16! 

Remember how I said that

God is a God of details? 

Here's my list from Part 4: 

• 3 Bedrooms — a need. A bedroom for me, and one for my parents and the 3rd would be a study for my Dad. 
• Walk in shower — a need. As my parents age, it is safer for them. And in the years to come, it will be easier for me too, with my back and leg injury. 
• Location — a need. Within my driving distance to Church, Drs, and grocery stores. 
• No or very small step at the entrances — need. 
• Pool — a need, no make that a want. The pool is great therapy for my back/leg. But there are other resources for a pool, such as the local YMCAs.

God provided a home with the following:

• 2 Bedrooms and a study
• A walk-in shower
• Location—perfect! Very close to Church and still close enough to my doctors.
• Very small step at the entrances.
• And those wants: wood floors and a lanai, not to mention the fireplace! 

BUT.......

God also provided something else. 

This is a picture of what will be my home, after June 16th. 

See that fence to the left of my home? 

Behind that fence is the HOA ..........pool! 

Yes, that is correct! God not only gave me a wonderful home beyond ANYTHING I could have ever imagined.... He in His graciousness gave me a pool too. And not just a pool, a pool LITERALLY right next door! 

God didn't miss a single detail!

He is so awesome! 

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

I will post pictures of the inside of MY HOME, after June 16th. (Links to the inside of the Castle, are now posted below.)

Please pray with me as I prepare to move and take care of the arrangements that go into owning a home. 

Excited.

By the end of June,

this Princess will be living

in her very own Castle

given to her by the King of kings

located on Kings Crossing! 

If you'd like to see some pictures of the inside of the Castle
visit this link: http://createapositiveday.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-king-of-kings-castle.html

The inside of the Castle has been painted!
http://createapositiveday.blogspot.com/2015/06/castle-painted.html

Announcement Part 9—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 9—I'm moving!

If you missed parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 you can find them here:

Announcement Part 1— I'm moving!  Announcement Part 2— I'm moving! 

Announcement Part 3— I'm moving! Announcement Part 4—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 5— I'm moving! Announcement Part 6— I'm moving!

Announcement Part 7—I'm moving! Announcement Part 8—I'm moving!

After leaving the "new King" home, a bid price was decided. A call to the realtor with the offer. Then the waiting began. 

There are multiple offers, want to raise your bid? Yes, this is my highest offer. And more waiting. 

Then word came that a meeting was going to take place to review the bids. More waiting. 

In my mind, I kept going over the details. Compared to the other houses I THOUGHT were perfect.... this one was BEYOND perfection! 

But I knew that although I saw PERFECTION, God knows the details of the house, the details of my future, and He knows if this house is  "The One." I had to simply wait upon Him. 

Then word came..... you are the high bidder... BUT. 

My heart sank. Another "BUT"! However, I listened to the words AFTER the BUT. There was a request of the homeowner, would I allow it? 

Yes, it would be allowed—with a condition. Would the homeowner accept the condition? 

More waiting. 

No, the homeowner would NOT accept the condition, rather she is dropping her request. Therefore, you are high bidder—Period! 

My heart was about to burst! BUT... there was still the inspection. So more waiting and more talking with God about this house. 

The Inspection day arrived. As the inspector was checking things out, he shared some knowledge with me about various things to look for and how to save money on future repairs, etc. Very helpful and great to learn new things. But what I REALLY wanted to know was there anything "wrong" that would prevent the sale of the home?

More waiting.... then the report arrived. And not just a "It's fine or No, it's not fine" report — there was 44 pages of report! That takes a while to read and decipher..... so more waiting. 

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Announcement Part 8—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 8—I'm moving!

If you missed parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 you can find them here:

Announcement Part 1— I'm moving!  Announcement Part 2— I'm moving! 

Announcement Part 3— I'm moving! Announcement Part 4—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 5— I'm moving! Announcement Part 6— I'm moving!

Announcement Part 7—I'm moving!

I arrived at this new "King" street home ahead of my scheduled appointment time, but the Realtor was there too, so we went into the house.

The first thing I saw was the beautiful wood floors. And not dark wood like the Kingfish house. This was light wood, which I like much better.  

Then I saw it. A beautiful fireplace. Brick and wood all the way up to the vaulted ceiling. Beautiful. 

I looked at the kitchen. A nice breakfast bar, which would provide a nice place for me to stand for my meals while enjoying the company of those in the dinning area. 

Looked out the sliding doors off the kitchen and saw a large beautiful lanai facing a wooded area. 

Walked down the hallway, bath-check. Bedroom-check. 

Walked over to the Master bedroom. Nice and the bathroom had a walk-in shower-check. 

Ok. Stop for a second.......

Bedrooms— 2

Walk-in Shower —yes

Small entrance step —yes

Close to church, Drs, grocery stores — yes

Wood floors (a wish) — yes (and light wood floors!)

Lanai (a wish) — yes

A fireplace (a wish; that I never dreamed possible in FL) — yes

Oh, but remember God is a God of details... NOTHING escapes Him. 

There is also a study in this house! Yes, 2 bedrooms and a study! 

As I'm standing in the middle of this home... my Dream is interrupted.... another realtor has arrived with more people to look at this home. (Remember, how I arrived early? God knew that I'd need more time to look around! His timing is always perfect.) 

I left the home... thinking that this was THE PERFECT HOUSE... but I knew from the lessons learned on the other two "King" homes, that I had to wait upon God for what He would do.

Rhonda saw PERFECT—BUT what did God think? 

Click here for Announcement Part 9—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 7—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 7—I'm moving!

If you missed parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 you can find them here:

Announcement Part 1— I'm moving!  Announcement Part 2— I'm moving! 

Announcement Part 3— I'm moving! Announcement Part 4—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 5— I'm moving! Announcement Part 6— I'm moving!

So, it was time to renew my apartment lease. What should I do? Following the wise counsel of a friend, I renewed for 90 days since there was no penalty or extra cost. Then at the end of those 90 days, I could see what God wanted me to do. 

On May 6th, I renewed my apartment lease for 90 days. I realized that house hunting would wait for the time being. God had closed—SLAMMED—the doors to each house that I thought was "perfect". 

But I knew that God had a plan. He has never failed me. He loves me. And since He is the King of kings and I am His child, that makes me His Princess! 

Several years ago, when I was looking to buy a new car, God led me to this verse: "The desires of good people lead straight to the best." Proverbs 11:23a (MSG). As I talked the house buying over with God, I knew that in His time, in His way, He would lead me straight to, not just THE best, but HIS BEST. 

On May 8th, I received a notice about a house that fit my parameters. I looked at the listing, and liked what I saw. However, the timing just didn't seem right. But receiving the listing was a GREAT reminder that God has unlimited resources and He will supply the BEST house at the BEST time. 

Even though I thought I was done looking at houses, God knew that I needed to see THIS house. So, God arranged it and on May 9th, I went to take a look. This house was located on another "King" street. 

That caught my attention. What better address for a Princess of the King of kings to live—than on a "King" street. What awesome reminder each time I drive down the road—that God supplied HIS BEST. 

But, I was getting ahead of myself. First, I had to take a look at the house and then see what God does. 

Click here for Announcement Part 8—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 6— I'm moving!

Announcement Part 6— I'm moving!

If you missed parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 you can find them here:

Announcement Part 1— I'm moving!  Announcement Part 2— I'm moving! 

Announcement Part 3— I'm moving! Announcement Part 4—I'm moving!

Announcement Part 5— I'm moving!

As I was struggling to trust God that the "Kingfish" home was Not HIS Best for me, God made sure that I was at church for a service which the song and message were "just for me". 

The Song: "Rejoice in the Lord" by Ron Hamilton

God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servant and molding a man.
Give thanks to the LORD though your testing seems long;
O Rejoice in the LORD
He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried
And purified,
I shall come forth as gold.

The Message: "Spiritual Strength, Dignity, and Beauty on Display" 

Pastor Osborne's sermon from Sunday Night, April 26, 2015. 

"We must cultivate a strong desire to go deeper Spiritually.
We must trust God to control the circumstances around us.

God is sovereign.

God is in charge of all things.

God's plan will be done. So trust it.

You don't have to manipulate people, Trust God, love people.
Spend time daily making ourselves beautiful for the King of kings

with spiritual strength, spiritual dignity, and spiritual humility. "

Once I was wiling to give up "Kingfish", God led me to another home on a "King" street.

There were very nice features about this house. It was very close to Church, it had 3 bedrooms, carpet throughout, a small screened in porch, and enough room for my parents and me. No pool, but as I said before, that was a want, because there were other options for a pool. 

Overall this home looked like it was now the "perfect" one. It needed a good cleaning, but other than that, it was move-in-ready. So, placed a bid and waited. 

Could this be THE HOME!?? 

As I waited, I was excited to how close to Church it was. It would allow me to even go home and do a pain treatment between SS and the Morning Services when necessary. And it was still within the driving distance to my Drs. 

I was trying not to "move in" to this home. But in my mind, I thought it was so right. I've said before that I'm not a good 'waiter', but God knows that during the waiting time, He can teach me to trust Him and remember that He makes no mistakes. He knows what is best. 

I finally heard the news on this "King" house.... I was the High bidder! Wow! That's great.... BUT..... 

BUT.... BUT.... BUT..... I don't like that word... BUT... that means a problem. And yes, there was a problem. They could not guarantee a clean title. So, the answer was "No, thank you". And there went another "perfect" house. 

Back to house hunting. I was having trouble understanding what God was doing. First, "Kingfish"—a pool but not enough rooms, then this "King" home—enough rooms, but no pool. 

Perhaps it was time to step back and take a break from house hunting. It was time to renew my apartment lease and maybe waiting until next year to pursue  buying a house is the best plan. 

Click here for Announcement Part 7—I'm moving! 

Announcement Part 5— I'm moving!

Announcement Part 5— I'm moving!

If you missed parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 you can find them here:

Announcement Part 1— I'm moving!  Announcement Part 2— I'm moving! 

Announcement Part 3— I'm moving! Announcement Part 4—I'm moving!

The house hunting continued, and God was busy teaching me many things. The most important is to fully Trust God. God is GOD! He is the one who is making the entire house buying a possibility. This is only possible because of what God is doing—not Rhonda. 

I was overwhelmed by God's blessing and generosity. God was blessing me in a huge way. 

Trust. That can be an easy word to say, but such a hard action to really practice.

As I continued discussing the house hunting with God, I continued to focus on the fact that God KNOWS my needs. That fact would give me the confidence to let God lead and direct me to the home of HIS choosing—I only needed to fully trust God—period.

If I picked a home—I would be choosing one for what I WANT RIGHT NOW—not for what the needs are years from now—for I do not know the future. 

To be honest as I continued house hunting, I continued to ask God, "Why didn't you give me that home on Kingfish?" It seemed so "perfect". Yes, I know it only had 2 bedrooms, and the bathroom needed work... but I would have made it work.

Notice that "I would have made it work"? Not that I'd let God make it work, or that I would trust God to supply a home. God closed the door to "Kingfish". And I needed to trust that God in His wisdom had a good reason for doing so. 

God continued to work in my heart and I finally was willing to surrender and truthfully say, "Yes God, YOU know best and will supply the PERFECT home in accordance with Your wisdom and in Your timing. I will trust YOU." 

Once I was wiling to give up "Kingfish", God led me to another home on a "King" street. 

Click here for Announcement Part 6—I'm moving!