I'm looking to develop a prayer team for the sale of our house - anyone interested?

[Diane in CO]

:grouphug: Sharon! :party::party::party:

 

Ok, I think that about says it :D

 

Diane

[1bassoon]

Oh, Sharon . . . . . . :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

 

i just came here to post my own anxieties, waiting for an offer - and instead you remind me how good our God is, and how my only trust and hope is in Him.

 

Thank you - and all praise to our Lord!!!1

[Sharon in SC]

Oh, Sharon . . . . . . :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

 

i just came here to post my own anxieties, waiting for an offer - and instead you remind me how good our God is, and how my only trust and hope is in Him.

 

Thank you - and all praise to our Lord!!!1

 

Heather, :grouphug:. "I put my trust in the Lord. In His word do I hope!" May Kingdom purposes be established in *your* home sale on earth as they stand in heaven. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen

[DIY-DY]

:party:

 

And now, you can get down to the business of enjoying your Home, moving forward, and being a single-home family again! YAY!!

 

Thank you for allowing those of us far away to join in praying for this sale, and for the others listed here. How humbling.

 

Dy

[Kari C in SC]

:grouphug: :lol: :hurray: :party: :thumbup:

 

Sharon,

 

I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU! As you know, I have been having a rough time right now. More stuff has happened since my trip to Florida - not house related - just enough to push me close to the edge. I have been coming here to look for updates and found it to be a really inspiring part of my day. I thank you so much for being you and helping us all see God in this. Congrats!

[Sharon in SC]

:grouphug: :lol: :hurray: :party: :thumbup:

 

Sharon,

 

I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU! As you know, I have been having a rough time right now. More stuff has happened since my trip to Florida - not house related - just enough to push me close to the edge. I have been coming here to look for updates and found it to be a really inspiring part of my day. I thank you so much for being you and helping us all see God in this. Congrats!

 

Kari, :grouphug: Don't ever lose sight of the fact that we truly do serve a living God who is always on His throne effecting His kingdom purposes in *your* life! :grouphug:

[TraceyS/FL]

:grouphug: Sharon! :party::party::party:

 

Ok, I think that about says it :D

 

 

 

:iagree:

 

We were those buyers - only we pushed for a 7 day close because we had to leave town.

[1bassoon]

Keep praying, ladies -

 

Just got a sweet note in the mail from the buyer who came through Sunday.

 

They're not going to offer a contract.

 

Bleh. That about states my mood right now. This is FOUR times we've had potential contracts that have not materialized. Double Bleh.

 

We did get a call for a showing in the next few days - waiting for the Realtor to get back with me on that.

 

God is good, and He is in control. Say it with me. . . . .

[Sharon in SC]

God is good, and He is in control. Say it with me. . . . .

 

:grouphug: Heather. God *is* good and He *is* in control. Truly. No measure of disappointment or heartache erases the fact that He is on His throne actively at work on *your* behalf to bring the *right* buyer at the *right* time for the *right* price. His word says He will not forsake those who are on their knees. You have committed the sale of this home to Him and He is so very trustworthy. Four potential buyers means that was four people who were about to try to buy the wrong house. :)

 

Meanwhile, *cling* to His word. For me, I have survived by standing on promises (especially during those times when I could not hear Him speaking at all) that I know He gave me through the course of my journey. (i.e. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for God who promises is faithful and I put my trust in the Lord, in His word do I hope; He calmed the storm with a whisper, the waves of the sea were hushed, they were glad when it grew calm and He drew them to their desired haven).

 

If you have yet to have a scripture quicken in your spirit regarding the sale of your home, *ask* Him for that anchor. Ask Him to speak to you through His word so that you can be rooted more firmly in Him as you continue to ride the wave of trying to sell your home.

 

I care for you, dear friend, and continue to trust and believe for His kingdom purposes to be established! May the glory of the Lord be revealed in the sale of *your* home!!!!!

 

Blessings,

Sharon

[Sharon in SC]

Dear, dear prayer partners. I trust that since I am typing this testimony (rather than trying to verbalize it) I can do it without weeping because every time I've tried to voice this to anyone today I've not been able to finish without weeping tears. of. joy!

 

In short - we have a contract....:party::cheers2::party:

This contract contains immeasureably more than anything that we could have hoped or imagined!

1) A contract at all in a "buyer's market" only 5 weeks from date of listing is remarkable

2) A contract that evolved through a multiple offer situation prompted the "right buyer" to offer his best

3) A desire for a quick closing - JULY 25th (2.5 weeks from now)

4) $10K in earnest $. (I'd say he's earnest, what about you?) :001_smile:

5) He's paying CASH. CASH. What this means for us is that there will be no bank looking to do a loan questioning the price on the house (a price that makes this home sell for more $/sq ft than any home in the history of the neighborhood!). (I feel the need to clarify this - there has been at least one other home to sell for this amount/sq ft but it was vinyl or masonite -we have all brick on a cul de sac-with a pool. Our REA says the pool skews the numbers??? In any case, our home is more than fairly priced....).

6) He's paying cash in the amount of our asking price, to the penny.

 

(This contract is pending a roof inspection (said roof is 20 years old so this is totally understandable and expected). The only other stipulation in the contract is for a $450 home warranty (particularly for the 20 yo HVAC unit). We were going to do this no matter who bought.)

 

 

Ladies, when my REA asked me if I was sitting down and proceeded to tell me the terms of this offer, I couldn't help but weep and praise God. If we had put this home on the market two years ago when we first bought, we'd have hoped for $30K LESS than the price on this home now, at best. As it is, the two years more in our possession has, essentially, provided for the overage of our unexpected upgrades to the new place. That overage is the figure that I've carried in my mind we should try to stay close to while making upgrade decisions. That overage is the very figure over and above what we *planned* to get out of our home that our REA recommended we sell our home at 5 weeks ago when she listed it. That overage is the very thing we signed a contract for today. I serve a living God who is mighty and powerful and I praise him!

 

My prayer all along is that His glory would be revealed in the sale of this home. My prayer is answered today. My REA told me just yesterday she expected us to settle for around $8K less than asking. I pray she understands and appreciates the magnitude of what she's witnessed, today, and that seeds have been planted in her life! :D

 

I will adjust our current homes for sale list to reflect that Diane and I have current contracts so we can pray for those to proceed without flaw. For the rest of the homes, we wait with anticipation and expectation to see what else the Lord has up his sleeve!!!!! :hurray::thumbup:

 

Thank you all for standing in the gap with me!

 

Let's not forget the fact that my home was VACANT. Statistically, those vacant homes stay on the market longer and sell for less money than if they were furnished, you know! :-P This just makes God's glory all the more brilliant in this testimony! :hurray:

 

He truly is able to do abundantly more than any one of us can ask or imagine. Just as He spoke to my heart way back when we were just beginning to fully appreciate the magnitude of the journey upon which we had embarked, the steps we have to take are not always easy - we are simply called to trust. Him. He is so very trustworthy.

[Guest kacifl]

Would it be ok if I slipped in here and asked for prayers for my daughter in Georgia? She is the one that was attacked in the attempted kidnapping.

 

She is too fearful to return to her condo and needs to sell it. Her mortgage is high and she has to rent elsewhere. She listed it today. Unfortunately, but understandably, her two neighbors are selling their condos as they are too afraid to stay there. It looks like all three of these dear girls could use prayers. Their condos are in Little Five Pts. Atlanta. Thanks and we'll keep praying for everyone to get their homes sold! kacifl

[Diane in CO]

Well the inspection was on Wednesday and only a few small items came up...so it really looks like this is going to happen as planned :D Thank you again for all of your prayers throughout this process!

 

 

Our other wonderful news is that I will be able to continue my job via telecommuting :D It still has to be approved by our executive committee, however my supervisor said that they appreciate all I do, so as far as he is concerned my status will not change. They are going to provide me with a laptop computer, cell phone, and high speed internet and pay for travel expenses to come to the office for important client meetings. :D:D:D So essentially I will be earning more as I don't have to pay for gas, dry-cleaning, lunches etc. ! So with only rent to pay and no mortgage, plus DH grad student stipend we will be earning enough this year to pay off all of our debt and save our 6 month emergency fund by Spring 09.

 

I feel so very blessed and humbled by the outpouring of God's love in this situation

 

Just had to share my happy news!

 

Diane

[Sharon in SC]

Would it be ok if I slipped in here and asked for prayers for my daughter in Georgia? She is the one that was attacked in the attempted kidnapping.

 

She is too fearful to return to her condo and needs to sell it. Her mortgage is high and she has to rent elsewhere. She listed it today. Unfortunately, but understandably, her two neighbors are selling their condos as they are too afraid to stay there. It looks like all three of these dear girls could use prayers. Their condos are in Little Five Pts. Atlanta. Thanks and we'll keep praying for everyone to get their homes sold! kacifl

 

Certainly! Another home to sell is another opportunity to witness God's power. :D (I'll update the list now).

[Diane in CO]

Would it be ok if I slipped in here and asked for prayers for my daughter in Georgia? She is the one that was attacked in the attempted kidnapping.

 

She is too fearful to return to her condo and needs to sell it. Her mortgage is high and she has to rent elsewhere. She listed it today. Unfortunately, but understandably, her two neighbors are selling their condos as they are too afraid to stay there. It looks like all three of these dear girls could use prayers. Their condos are in Little Five Pts. Atlanta. Thanks and we'll keep praying for everyone to get their homes sold! kacifl

 

kacifl,

 

I just saw your post, I will keep your daughter and her neighbors in my prayers that they sell their condo. What a horrible experience our daughter has been through, I will pray that she leans on God during this difficult time.

 

Diane

[Sharon in SC]

Well the inspection was on Wednesday and only a few small items came up...so it really looks like this is going to happen as planned :D Thank you again for all of your prayers throughout this process!

 

 

Our other wonderful news is that I will be able to continue my job via telecommuting :D It still has to be approved by our executive committee, however my supervisor said that they appreciate all I do, so as far as he is concerned my status will not change. They are going to provide me with a laptop computer, cell phone, and high speed internet and pay for travel expenses to come to the office for important client meetings. :D:D:D So essentially I will be earning more as I don't have to pay for gas, dry-cleaning, lunches etc. ! So with only rent to pay and no mortgage, plus DH grad student stipend we will be earning enough this year to pay off all of our debt and save our 6 month emergency fund by Spring 09.

 

I feel so very blessed and humbled by the outpouring of God's love in this situation

 

Just had to share my happy news!

 

Diane

 

Our God reigns! I rejoice with you, Diane, on all fronts. How exciting and what a relief!

[Diane in CO]

AMEN! :D

[mommyofcb]

Yes...I will be praying for all of you that need to sell your house. We, too, are in a difficult spot. My husband is in school and we will be relocating several times. Currently, we are renting a house in Mooresville, North Carolina while our house is on the market in Gainesville, Georgia. We have had to lower our asking price below what we originally paid for the house. HUGE LOSS!!! Please pray that our house sells soon, but that God's will prevails as we know that HIS timing is the BEST.

[Sharon in SC]

Yes...I will be praying for all of you that need to sell your house. We, too, are in a difficult spot. My husband is in school and we will be relocating several times. Currently, we are renting a house in Mooresville, North Carolina while our house is on the market in Gainesville, Georgia. We have had to lower our asking price below what we originally paid for the house. HUGE LOSS!!! Please pray that our house sells soon, but that God's will prevails as we know that HIS timing is the BEST.

 

I'll add you to the list, NOW.

 

Standing in the gap with you,

Sharon

[Sharon in SC]

UPDATED Prayer List:

 

Debbie in TX (home for sale in Arkansas)

Kari in SC (home under lease in Fla)

Tarheel Heather

Brigitte (townhouse in Asheville, NC; needs to sell within the month to avoid renting!)

Battlemaiden (facing renting her home immediately except for a timely sale!)

HeatherH

abreakfromlife

Newbie (needs to get her extra home prepped for renting ASAP)

kacifl's daughter (who was attacked) (condo to sell in Georgia as do two other single women neighbors)

mommieofcb (in NC) with home to sell in Georgia (asking price is already below what they paid for it for need to sell at asking price is great)

 

Contracts pending:

Diane in CO (offer on the table, inspection done, awaiting closing)

Sharon in SC (closing date set for 7/25; pray that, best case, roof *and* A/C passes inspection and the rest of the home checks out terrific!)

[Sharon in SC]

Ladies, give us updates as you are able!!

[1bassoon]

Sharon and all -

 

first, Sharon - thank you for your kind words of encouragement last night. It was what I needed! I spent time in Jeremiah this morning, where the Lord not-so-gently reminded me not to doubt, and not to leave my First Love - not to go after other gods (cleaning, stewing, scheming, etc.). Kwim?

 

We had yet ANOTHER showing today. So that's good! Continuing to pray for all of you -

 

This prayer list is a blessing. And, if the Lord does NOT choose to sell when and how we wish, will we not choose to rise and bless His name, and to seek to glorify Him as we wait?

[newbie]

UPDATED Prayer List:

 

Debbie in TX (home for sale in Arkansas)

Kari in SC (home under lease in Fla)

Tarheel Heather

Brigitte (townhouse in Asheville, NC; needs to sell within the month to avoid renting!)

Battlemaiden (facing renting her home immediately except for a timely sale!)

HeatherH

abreakfromlife

Newbie (needs to get her extra home prepped for renting ASAP)

kacifl's daughter (who was attacked) (condo to sell in Georgia as do two other single women neighbors)

mommieofcb (in NC) with home to sell in Georgia (asking price is already below what they paid for it for need to sell at asking price is great)

 

Contracts pending:

Diane in CO (offer on the table, inspection done, awaiting closing)

Sharon in SC (closing date set for 7/25; pray that, best case, roof *and* A/C passes inspection and the rest of the home checks out terrific!)

Sharon,

 

Thanks for keeping me on list. No new movement yet. But everyday I say a prayer and put it in the Lords hands.

 

Blessings,

Jet

[Sharon in SC]

....will we not choose to rise and bless His name, and to seek to glorify Him as we wait?

 

Oh, yes!

[Sharon in SC]

But everyday I say a prayer and put it in the Lords hands.

 

Blessings,

Jet

 

That is *all* that's required of you, at this stage of the game, dear friend! :)

[Renee in NC]

We put our house in the market last night at a low price in order to (hopefully) get it to move fast. If not, we are looking at giving it back to the bank or (worse) foreclosure.

[Sharon in SC]

We put our house in the market last night at a low price in order to (hopefully) get it to move fast. If not, we are looking at giving it back to the bank or (worse) foreclosure.

 

Drama Queen, may I please add your name to the prayer list? :grouphug:

[Sharon in SC]

Current WTM Homes for Sale list:

 

Debbie in TX (home for sale in Arkansas)

Kari in SC (home under lease in Fla)

Tarheel Heather

Brigitte (townhouse in Asheville, NC; needs to sell within the month to avoid renting!)

Battlemaiden (facing renting her home immediately except for a timely sale!)

HeatherH

abreakfromlife

Newbie (needs to get her extra home prepped for renting ASAP)

kacifl's daughter (who was attacked) (condo to sell in Georgia as do two other single women neighbors)

Dianne in TX

TeaTotaler (needs wisdom to know whether to wait for house to sell to join hubby or move and rent before the sale of the house)

 

 

Contracts pending:

Diane in CO (offer on the table, inspection done, awaiting closing)

Sharon in SC (closing date set for 7/25; roof inspection was positive for hail damage so homeowner's insurance will cover cost of replacement; home inspection scheduled for 7/16 at 3pm)

[Sharon in SC]

He wants to close and take possession of the house on July 22, 2008. Diane

 

Diane, I found myself wondering how close we were to your closing date ('cause I couldn't remember the date) and just realized our closings are scheduled within 3 days of each other. :) I trust all is going well on your end. How's the packing? :tongue_smilie:

[Sharon in SC]

Your prayers are coveted, TONIGHT. I don't have it in me to share the details right this moment but I would greatly appreciate your prayers over the contract on my home. A major snafu occurred yesterday and we are just finding out about it this evening. I will be on the phone bright and early in the morning with the company involved. For now, it appears the buyer wants out of the contract (no legal right to do so so we have to decide what to do about his earnest $ if he doesn't happen to change his mind). We need divine wisdom and intervention to ensure that God's purposes are established in all of this. Blessings, Me

[mom2abcd]

Your prayers are coveted, TONIGHT. Blessings, Me

 

Praying for God's will to be done, Sharon. I hope for your sanity that it's best for the sale to go through, but ya never know.

[Sharon in SC]

I hope for your sanity that it's best for the sale to go through, but ya never know.

 

Yep, that's exactly why I worded my request the way that I did. I am confident that Lord has a perfect plan in mind and, whatever that happens to be is what I desire. Thank you for your prayers!

[newbie]

Sharon,

Prayers, house sales are the worst roller coaster ride. I definitely want off.:tongue_smilie:

 

Jet

[Diane in CO]

Sharon you are in my prayers tonight. Please keep us posted.

 

Diane

[missplacedalaskan]

Praying for your situation tonight, Sharon!

 

We are just beginning our journey here. I know that the Lord's will is the best for us...but OH! The Uncertainty!

[Kari C in SC]

Sharon,

 

I just saw this when I came on this morning. I am praying right now. Let us know what you hear today.

[Sharon in SC]

Sharon,

 

I just saw this when I came on this morning. I am praying right now. Let us know what you hear today.

 

Thank you, Kari. I will let you guys know something when I do. In short, our buyer became spooked by something that is *most* common in the southeast (foundation settling requiring piers to be placed strategically to counteract the settling). This is no big deal down here and as the authority in the field explained to him, virtually every home in the region will need a pier or two at one time or another. This is a 60yo first time home buyer and he's uneducated, I presume. As of yesterday, no matter what, he wants out of the contract (no legal right to do so as we have done and are committed to doing anything the foundation specialists deem necessary to leave our home a sound place to live!). My REA has plans to meet with his REA (who has indicated to him that he'll have to find another REA because of the way he's treating us, the owners) at lunch. We'll have to see what he makes of the fact that we do not feel compelled to give him his earnest $ back (due to the facts that he's bailing for no good reason, our home has been and remains OFF the market because of his contract AND we lost another very viable sale - the other multiple offer party - because, meanwhile, they've placed a contract on another home and are no longer in position to act on our house!). :-{

 

Maybe, the thought of losing all of his earnest $ will cause him to regain his senses. Maybe he's not the "right buyer", after all. At this point, I'm numb and am not sure of anything except this: the God I serve, the Creator of the ends of this earth, is still on His throne actively at work on my behalf to sell my house at the right time, to the right buyer, for the right price. :001_smile:

 

Thank you all for your continued prayer support. We need it.

[1bassoon]

Praying for you, dear Sharon. Hold fast to Jesus!

[Sharon in SC]

Praying for you, dear Sharon. Hold fast to Jesus!

 

Heather, I know I'm vulnerable in my emotions right now but your post brought immediate tears to my eyes. Thank you for your concern!

[TeaTotaler]

(((Sharon))) Praying here.

VH

 

 

Your prayers are coveted, TONIGHT. I don't have it in me to share the details right this moment but I would greatly appreciate your prayers over the contract on my home. A major snafu occurred yesterday and we are just finding out about it this evening. I will be on the phone bright and early in the morning with the company involved. For now, it appears the buyer wants out of the contract (no legal right to do so so we have to decide what to do about his earnest $ if he doesn't happen to change his mind). We need divine wisdom and intervention to ensure that God's purposes are established in all of this. Blessings, Me

[Diane in CO]

:grouphug: Sharon,

 

Continuing to keep you in my prayers this morning.

 

Praying for God's perfect Will in this situation.

 

Diane

[Sharon in SC]

:grouphug: Sharon,

 

Continuing to keep you in my prayers this morning.

 

Praying for God's perfect Will in this situation.

 

Diane

 

Thank you, Diane. I think I've already had revelation as to *why* this is transpiring the way that it is and this enlightenment came about not 30 mins ago while I was on the phone with my dsil. At one point she said, "You know, Sharon, it may be that the Lord has allowed this to protect you guys from any negative repercussions regarding this issue post sale of the house." In that instant, I do feel the light bulb went on and the Lord allowed me to *see* that, truly, this issue will be put to rest in a way that no one can refute *because* of this circumstance. (A professional engineer will be coming by today to assess and document from his expertise the condition of the home).

 

Meanwhile, time will tell if our buyer is the right buyer. For now, I'll rest in knowing that God's purposes are being established. Again, thank you for your prayer cover! (Oh, how I was longing for the 25th!)

[Sharon in SC]

Just in case anyone is within ear shot - the buyer is meeting with his REA and her broker right now for the purpose of them explaining to him that this is a legally binding contract and because he does not have a legal out he needs to make certain that he's changed his mind to the point of forfeiting his earnest $. Meanwhile, totally *in time* for this meeting, the Lord enabled us to have a PE (professional structural engineer) at another company's expense to asses the home (inside and out) and provide his professional opinion which he will have in writing to us by tomorrow. In essence, our home rates very high in terms of sound structure and while there is some settling, nothing in his opinion warrants intervention. Additionally, he authorized me to give his name and number to the buyer making himself available to speak to this gentleman by phone if that is something he would find helpful. In short, the Lord has enabled us to provide all that can be expected in terms of speaking to how sound of a structure our home is. Time will tell where we go from here....

[Diane in CO]

Thank you, Diane. I think I've already had revelation as to *why* this is transpiring the way that it is and this enlightenment came about not 30 mins ago while I was on the phone with my dsil. At one point she said, "You know, Sharon, it may be that the Lord has allowed this to protect you guys from any negative repercussions regarding this issue post sale of the house." In that instant, I do feel the light bulb went on and the Lord allowed me to *see* that, truly, this issue will be put to rest in a way that no one can refute *because* of this circumstance. (A professional engineer will be coming by today to assess and document from his expertise the condition of the home).

 

Meanwhile, time will tell if our buyer is the right buyer. For now, I'll rest in knowing that God's purposes are being established. Again, thank you for your prayer cover! (Oh, how I was longing for the 25th!)

 

I totally agree! It is definitely better to get this resolved to everyone's satisfaction now, so you won't have to worry about this in the future. God's purposes are being established! That is one thing we really can take comfort in the midst of the chaos that surrounds us.

 

Blessings to you!

 

Diane

[Diane in CO]

Just in case anyone is within ear shot - the buyer is meeting with his REA and her broker right now for the purpose of them explaining to him that this is a legally binding contract and because he does not have a legal out he needs to make certain that he's changed his mind to the point of forfeiting his earnest $. Meanwhile, totally *in time* for this meeting, the Lord enabled us to have a PE (professional structural engineer) at another company's expense to asses the home (inside and out) and provide his professional opinion which he will have in writing to us by tomorrow. In essence, our home rates very high in terms of sound structure and while there is some settling, nothing in his opinion warrants intervention. Additionally, he authorized me to give his name and number to the buyer making himself available to speak to this gentleman by phone if that is something he would find helpful. In short, the Lord has enabled us to provide all that can be expected in terms of speaking to how sound of a structure our home is. Time will tell where we go from here....

 

Prayers continuing for you! I know that God's glory will be revealed in this situation!

 

:grouphug:

 

Diane

[Sharon in SC]

I totally agree! It is definitely better to get this resolved to everyone's satisfaction now, so you won't have to worry about this in the future. God's purposes are being established! That is one thing we really can take comfort in the midst of the chaos that surrounds us.

 

Blessings to you!

 

Diane

 

One other benefit - the home inspection has yet to occur. It has to be assumed that when that is done, the cracks in the brick will be highlighted. We will be able to pre-empt question marks surrounding that with a documented assessment by *the* professional in the field. God is good. :)

[Sharon in SC]

Well.....the house is back on the market as of today. Long story short - our buyer got cold feet. He's a 60yo first time home buyer and decided he's not ready to take the plunge afterall. As it turns out, our other party in the multiple offer situation who was desperate for a home by 7/25 have since placed a contract on another house so they're not in position to consider ours again. The upside - because this gentleman did not have a reasonable reason to get out of the contract, the earnest $ becomes ours (for the fact that we in good faith took our home off the market in the name of selling it to him, we forfeited another very viable sale, and we remained committed to selling him our home as stated in the contract).

 

All I know to say is that the Lord remains on His throne actively at work effecting His kingdom purposes in all of this. Thank you for your continued prayers on our behalf in the sale of our old homestead.

 

Meanwhile, my REA has an open house scheduled for this Sunday from 1-3pm.

[Sharon in SC]

You guys know that the heartcry of my heart has been to see as many people as possible experience God's glory in the sale of my home. Well, in light of that, I'd be remiss if I didn't share this with you. I don't want

to be the only one to be reminded that we serve a living God!

 

Find below an email from one of our associate pastors (who did not have a clue what was going on with the contract on my house this week!) to me today and my response to him:

 

From Him:

Sharon and ******,

That is so interesting that you are sending this. I was in (a neighborhood near our home)

yesterday and the Lord prompted me to drive by your house and stop and pray

for a few minutes. I didn't hear anything specific from the Lord but I did have a peace about

everything. I just thought I would pass the info along. I am amazed at how the Lord is orchestrating your answer and using different people at different times to be a part of the process.

 

God is so good, just keep trusting Him.

 

Blessings,

 

*****

 

From me to Justin:

 

Oh, J***. Your note brought immediate tears to my eyes. Tears of joy.

You see - the Lord gave my mom a Word last week *after* the contract was

accepted: "There is to be no angst or anxiety over the sale of this home."

At the time, I thought at most it was when I found myself wondering a bit

more than I should about how the 20 yo roof and AC would play out in the

inspections. Of course, now I know He was talking about more than that. He

knew *exactly* how things would play out and knew that we would find

ourselves wondering, as Ricky Riccardo would say, "Wha' happened?" :-} To

hear your testimony of being led to go by and pray the very day everything

was going down reassures me that we truly are to stand in firm belief that

God's Kingdom purposes ARE being established in the sale of this home!

 

I rejoice on behalf of the future homeowners as well 'cause God is also

working on their behalf, saving it just for them!

 

thank you, again, for sharing and for your obedience to the call (to pray

yesterday)!

 

 

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for God who promised is

faithful!

[Sharon in SC]

Another update: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?p=394275#post394275

[coffeefreak]

We would also covet prayers in the sale of our home. We are not desperate yet, however we will be after the first of the year. We had listed with one realtor and it was a HORRIBLE disaster. We fired him and relisted on the first of July. We have not had a single showing. We're chalking it up to the weather and the time of year, but it sure would be nice to have at least ONE! Anyway, we are selling our home before my husband loses his job and in preparation of our eventual move to wherever he finds a job. He's been looking for almost a year, and has had a couple of offers, but no one is willing to pay moving costs and we can't afford a mortgage and an apartment on the pay people are offering. Bottom line - the house needs to go so we can move on, or, so when he's out of a job, we don't have to forclose.

 

Thanks for the prayers! I'll be praying for all of you!

Dorinda

[Sharon in SC]

I'm adding you now, Dorinda!