Moving and trusting God
A couple day ago I was told that they sold the condo that we are renting and that we have to move out. I knew that they were try to sell the condo but it surprised me that they sold it so fast. The news resulted in me being sad, angry and worried.
Sad because I enjoy living with my roommate, whom is also one of my closest friends (she's planning to move back in with her parents to save some money). Plus I love our place because I have enough space for everything and I don't feel crammed, it is nice & modern place, it is located in a nice neighborhood and we have good neighbors, I don't feel like I would ever wake up and find my car missing, the rent isn't too expensive, we have a washer and dryer, etc...
Angry because now I have to move again and I have moved like 11 times in the last 7 years (eight of those times where in college). The physical aspects of moving is never a fun thing and after a while you just want some stability, at least I do. Angry because now I will be living by myself again and I will have to pay full price for a place which is super high in this area.
Worried because now, within a month, I have to find a new place that meets my budget and after I have looked at what is available now, I haven't really found anything that meets my preferences. Price is definitely a big concern and to find a moderately nice place it will cost you around $800-1,000, which makes me want to cry. Safety is another big concern and in the city I live in, they are a lot of places that are just unsafe/scary to live. You may then ask me why would I want to live in a place where it super unaffordable to live where the crime/gangs are high, the answer would be because this is where I still believe that God wants me to live at least for another year.
Worry/fear are not fruit of the spirit and the last couple of days God has been encouraging me not to worry and to have have faith and trust Him. God is awesome and He definitely has a sense of humor. There is this radio station here that broadcasts sermons along with music and the times that I was out driving around looking for places for rent signs, they were playing sermons that delt with having faith in God. God has taken care of me all the times in the past so why would He stop now? Plus if I'm doing what is in the will of God (living/working here), He is going to give me the grace to do it. The condo selling didn't surprise God. Faith is believing that God is already working on my new home, even though He hasn't revealed to me where that is yet. Faith is believing that God will supply me the resources I need to be able to live. Faith is believing in the unseen and believing that the answer is coming before I see it. God is good and He always shows up at the right time. It may not be my timing, but He shows up at His perfect timing.
For this reason I am telling you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (trust and be confident) that it is granted to you, and you will [get it]. - Mark 11:24 (Amplified Bible)
Sad because I enjoy living with my roommate, whom is also one of my closest friends (she's planning to move back in with her parents to save some money). Plus I love our place because I have enough space for everything and I don't feel crammed, it is nice & modern place, it is located in a nice neighborhood and we have good neighbors, I don't feel like I would ever wake up and find my car missing, the rent isn't too expensive, we have a washer and dryer, etc...
Angry because now I have to move again and I have moved like 11 times in the last 7 years (eight of those times where in college). The physical aspects of moving is never a fun thing and after a while you just want some stability, at least I do. Angry because now I will be living by myself again and I will have to pay full price for a place which is super high in this area.
Worried because now, within a month, I have to find a new place that meets my budget and after I have looked at what is available now, I haven't really found anything that meets my preferences. Price is definitely a big concern and to find a moderately nice place it will cost you around $800-1,000, which makes me want to cry. Safety is another big concern and in the city I live in, they are a lot of places that are just unsafe/scary to live. You may then ask me why would I want to live in a place where it super unaffordable to live where the crime/gangs are high, the answer would be because this is where I still believe that God wants me to live at least for another year.
Worry/fear are not fruit of the spirit and the last couple of days God has been encouraging me not to worry and to have have faith and trust Him. God is awesome and He definitely has a sense of humor. There is this radio station here that broadcasts sermons along with music and the times that I was out driving around looking for places for rent signs, they were playing sermons that delt with having faith in God. God has taken care of me all the times in the past so why would He stop now? Plus if I'm doing what is in the will of God (living/working here), He is going to give me the grace to do it. The condo selling didn't surprise God. Faith is believing that God is already working on my new home, even though He hasn't revealed to me where that is yet. Faith is believing that God will supply me the resources I need to be able to live. Faith is believing in the unseen and believing that the answer is coming before I see it. God is good and He always shows up at the right time. It may not be my timing, but He shows up at His perfect timing.
For this reason I am telling you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (trust and be confident) that it is granted to you, and you will [get it]. - Mark 11:24 (Amplified Bible)
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