Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Prayer for Peace
Lord, help me! My thoughts are racing and my mind is going a thousand different directions. Help me to focus. Help me to live in today. Give me peace in my heart and help me to walk in it moment by moment. I pray that an answer would come quickly if that is your will. I feel tired from waiting & wondering. Forgive me for living in my emotions and not in You. I feel like I have been on a circumstantial roller coaster ride these past few days. Help me to remember that I want Your perfect will for our lives no matter how long it takes to get an answer. I am wasting my time thinking of all the things that could or could not happen. It seems I have been through every possible scenario but You are the only one that knows how things will end. Help me to remember that an answer will come, it may not be when I think it should be or the answer I am looking for but You will be faithful to answer. Give me peace that passes understanding! In Jesus' name, Amen!
More showings!
Last night Gina showed our house to an older lady. While they were looking at our house a realtor (Stacey Murphy) knocks on the door and wants to know how much we are asking for our house. I told her and she said that was within her buyer's price range. The buyer was with her so I said they could come back and look at it after the other people left.
They did come back and it turns out that I went to school with the potential buyer. I think she would be a great fit for our house. She said she wants to have her dad come back and look at it.
I guess we are just waiting again to see if either of them are interested enough to make an offer.
They did come back and it turns out that I went to school with the potential buyer. I think she would be a great fit for our house. She said she wants to have her dad come back and look at it.
I guess we are just waiting again to see if either of them are interested enough to make an offer.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Disappointed but Hopeful
Well, we got our hopes up about getting an offer and it turns out these people were approved. Afterward they said they would like their payments to be $100 less per month. We cannot lower the price this much.
The realtor, Gina Reagan, asked if she could show the house to someone else. She said this lady is approved, lives in an apartment, and Gina thinks our house would be a great fit. We are showing the house tonight at 5:30 p.m. So we will see what happens.
Even though things didn't work out with this first couple we are encouraged because virtually no one has called about our house in the past 3-4 month BUT in the last week and a half we have had 5 people look at our house! It seems God is moving......only time will tell if He is moving us toward Peru.
Also, today we received an e-mail from the Bible College inviting us to arrive in Peru 4 days early in order to help with a church plant in Pisco. This was one of the cities that was hit the hardest by the earthquake in August. It would be awesome if we could sell our house in enough time to make this trip. They said all expenses would be paid!
Lord, thank you for being in control of our lives. Guide us to your perfect will. I leave it in your hands, give me peace! Help me to leave it in your hands! In Jesus' name, Amen!
The realtor, Gina Reagan, asked if she could show the house to someone else. She said this lady is approved, lives in an apartment, and Gina thinks our house would be a great fit. We are showing the house tonight at 5:30 p.m. So we will see what happens.
Even though things didn't work out with this first couple we are encouraged because virtually no one has called about our house in the past 3-4 month BUT in the last week and a half we have had 5 people look at our house! It seems God is moving......only time will tell if He is moving us toward Peru.
Also, today we received an e-mail from the Bible College inviting us to arrive in Peru 4 days early in order to help with a church plant in Pisco. This was one of the cities that was hit the hardest by the earthquake in August. It would be awesome if we could sell our house in enough time to make this trip. They said all expenses would be paid!
Lord, thank you for being in control of our lives. Guide us to your perfect will. I leave it in your hands, give me peace! Help me to leave it in your hands! In Jesus' name, Amen!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Vacation, Open House & Thanksgiving
Well, I have had the last week off of work and boy have I been busy. Sunday the 18th we had an open house and had two families show up. The second family seemed really interested and was asking us when we could be out and everything. We never heard from them so I guess they found something else.
My sisters came to stay the night Tuesday and we had a nice time visiting. Wednesday we went to my mom's Thanksgiving in Bainbridge. Thursday we spent Thanksgiving with my family at the Holiday Inn and then with Jeremiah's family at Adrianne's. It was a nice time visiting with everyone. I definitely ate my fair share of turkey and now I am paying the price.
Friday morning we woke up at 2:45 a.m. to try and buy a laptop on sale at Best Buy. It was a fun little adventure. When we got there we realized we were probably out of luck because the people were lined up outside the building at 4 a.m. Some people even brought their tents and slept there over night. The store was not even opened yet and they had already given out all the tickets for computers. We were able to buy a Dell on sale at Super Wal-Mart. I love it and am so thankful for it!
Later that day we got a call from a realtor who wanted to show our house to a couple Saturday afternoon. We didn't really think too much about it but I guess you are always kind of thinking that if God is going to sell our house, then this could be it!
I woke up early Saturday morning to start cleaning the house and getting it ready for the showing. They arrived at 1:05 p.m. Saturday morning with their realtor, Gina Reagan. They looked around asked us a few questions said they loved it and would go back to the realtor's office and run some numbers.
Gina called us back in an hour or so and said that we should expect an offer later that afternoon. Well, we waited and waited, but we never heard anything. Jeremiah called to get an update, she called back and said that Jackie Thompson had a death in the family and wouldn't be able to work on it until the next day. So we waited all day Sunday and heard nothing. Jeremiah called her again for an update and she said that she hadn't heard from Jackie, the mortgage person, so she said she hopes to hear something on Monday.
We are a little confused about the process at this point as to why they have to get a hold of Jackie to make an offer but we hope to hear something today. I am excited to see what God is going to do. It seems as if we are at the brink of discovering whether or not He is opening the door to Peru.
Lord, I pray you would guide us during this process and that Jeremiah and I would be in agreement during the selling process. You are in control, help me to remember that. Thank you for all you have already done for us! Your will be done! In Jesus' name, Amen!
My sisters came to stay the night Tuesday and we had a nice time visiting. Wednesday we went to my mom's Thanksgiving in Bainbridge. Thursday we spent Thanksgiving with my family at the Holiday Inn and then with Jeremiah's family at Adrianne's. It was a nice time visiting with everyone. I definitely ate my fair share of turkey and now I am paying the price.
Friday morning we woke up at 2:45 a.m. to try and buy a laptop on sale at Best Buy. It was a fun little adventure. When we got there we realized we were probably out of luck because the people were lined up outside the building at 4 a.m. Some people even brought their tents and slept there over night. The store was not even opened yet and they had already given out all the tickets for computers. We were able to buy a Dell on sale at Super Wal-Mart. I love it and am so thankful for it!
Later that day we got a call from a realtor who wanted to show our house to a couple Saturday afternoon. We didn't really think too much about it but I guess you are always kind of thinking that if God is going to sell our house, then this could be it!
I woke up early Saturday morning to start cleaning the house and getting it ready for the showing. They arrived at 1:05 p.m. Saturday morning with their realtor, Gina Reagan. They looked around asked us a few questions said they loved it and would go back to the realtor's office and run some numbers.
Gina called us back in an hour or so and said that we should expect an offer later that afternoon. Well, we waited and waited, but we never heard anything. Jeremiah called to get an update, she called back and said that Jackie Thompson had a death in the family and wouldn't be able to work on it until the next day. So we waited all day Sunday and heard nothing. Jeremiah called her again for an update and she said that she hadn't heard from Jackie, the mortgage person, so she said she hopes to hear something on Monday.
We are a little confused about the process at this point as to why they have to get a hold of Jackie to make an offer but we hope to hear something today. I am excited to see what God is going to do. It seems as if we are at the brink of discovering whether or not He is opening the door to Peru.
Lord, I pray you would guide us during this process and that Jeremiah and I would be in agreement during the selling process. You are in control, help me to remember that. Thank you for all you have already done for us! Your will be done! In Jesus' name, Amen!
Monday, November 12, 2007
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE'RE GOING TO PERU IF JESUS WANTS US TO! This is what I keep singing in my head:)
Newsletter
Jeremiah wrote an article for the church newsletter so I thought I would post it on our blog. It follows:
Stepping Out
by Jeremiah Hurt
2 Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Are we to be any less encouraged when God closes a door compared to when He opens a door? Surely we should find joy in closed doors just as we find joy in opened doors. I have come to find this can be easier said than done. As Christians walking by faith, it is the Lord who both opens and closes doors. We, as growing believers, should simply want what God wants, His perfect will for our lives. Seeking God’s perfect will is going to involve both doors. It is by waiting on the Lord that we truly discover what He has for us. Eventually, we must be willing to put all fear aside and step out in faith.
My wife and I have recently stepped out in faith. Through a strong desire to know and live out God’s perfect will for our lives we feel led to attend Bible College in Lima, Peru. We have been accepted to the college, have put our house up for sale and must simply wait to see what the Lord is going to do. We are excited to see if moving to Peru is what the Lord wants for our lives.
Please pray that whether or not God is calling us to Peru that we continue to live for the Lord, here and now. Pray that we find encouragement in what the Lord has already done in and through our lives and an excitement for what He has in store.
Our prayer is that if you are feeling led to step out in faith in an area of your life, that you would go for it! Put all fear aside and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ, for He alone knows your heart’s desires.
Stepping Out
by Jeremiah Hurt
2 Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Are we to be any less encouraged when God closes a door compared to when He opens a door? Surely we should find joy in closed doors just as we find joy in opened doors. I have come to find this can be easier said than done. As Christians walking by faith, it is the Lord who both opens and closes doors. We, as growing believers, should simply want what God wants, His perfect will for our lives. Seeking God’s perfect will is going to involve both doors. It is by waiting on the Lord that we truly discover what He has for us. Eventually, we must be willing to put all fear aside and step out in faith.
My wife and I have recently stepped out in faith. Through a strong desire to know and live out God’s perfect will for our lives we feel led to attend Bible College in Lima, Peru. We have been accepted to the college, have put our house up for sale and must simply wait to see what the Lord is going to do. We are excited to see if moving to Peru is what the Lord wants for our lives.
Please pray that whether or not God is calling us to Peru that we continue to live for the Lord, here and now. Pray that we find encouragement in what the Lord has already done in and through our lives and an excitement for what He has in store.
Our prayer is that if you are feeling led to step out in faith in an area of your life, that you would go for it! Put all fear aside and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ, for He alone knows your heart’s desires.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Encouragement
The Lord has continued to give encouragement by speaking to me about patience, His will, and His perfect timing through things I am reading, radio, etc. It has given me a renewed faith that He is going to sell our house so we can go to Peru! It is so cool when it happens because it is happening so often that there is no way it can be a coincidence. Praise the Lord for the many ways He speaks to my heart! I am so thankful for the encouragement.
Lord, increase our faith! Forgive us for lacking in our faith! Show us how to be patient as we wait for your will to unfold! Give us peace as we wait! Thank you for comforting me and growing me during this time! In Jesus' name, Amen!
Lord, increase our faith! Forgive us for lacking in our faith! Show us how to be patient as we wait for your will to unfold! Give us peace as we wait! Thank you for comforting me and growing me during this time! In Jesus' name, Amen!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Approaching deadlines
We just received an e-mail from the Bible College that listed the deadline for submitting the $600 non-refundable deposit. The deadline is December 21st, which gives God a little over a month to sell our home. If we go, we will be leaving a lot earlier than I had originally thought. The first day of orientation is January 26th so they ask that you arrive no later than January 25th. It is exciting to know that we may not have to wait as long as we thought to know whether God is going to open or close this door.
Jeremiah and I have been talking a lot about it lately and he has really encouraged me that we need to rejoice in the fact that God is going to show us His will either way and that we will at least know where we are not supposed to be. He could close the door to Peru because he has something even more perfect for us.
It has been awesome that every message I have heard at church, bible study, and on the radio has been in regards to faith and how waiting on the Lord causes Him to build character in my life for His glory. I need to rejoice in this!
We did lower the price of our house to $92,000 and we may go even lower still if we don't get any calls.
These past months, even though they have been trying at times, have definitely brought me to a closer reliance on the Lord. It has also brought me closer to Jeremiah and God has been showing me lately how much Jeremiah loves me.
Father, thank you for these last few months and all that you have taught me! I pray you would continue to give us strength and patience as we wait to see a door open or close. Thank you that I can trust in You and know that my life is in your hands. I am so comforted to know that You know what is best for Jeremiah and I. I pray you would work quickly! In Jesus' name, Amen!
Jeremiah and I have been talking a lot about it lately and he has really encouraged me that we need to rejoice in the fact that God is going to show us His will either way and that we will at least know where we are not supposed to be. He could close the door to Peru because he has something even more perfect for us.
It has been awesome that every message I have heard at church, bible study, and on the radio has been in regards to faith and how waiting on the Lord causes Him to build character in my life for His glory. I need to rejoice in this!
We did lower the price of our house to $92,000 and we may go even lower still if we don't get any calls.
These past months, even though they have been trying at times, have definitely brought me to a closer reliance on the Lord. It has also brought me closer to Jeremiah and God has been showing me lately how much Jeremiah loves me.
Father, thank you for these last few months and all that you have taught me! I pray you would continue to give us strength and patience as we wait to see a door open or close. Thank you that I can trust in You and know that my life is in your hands. I am so comforted to know that You know what is best for Jeremiah and I. I pray you would work quickly! In Jesus' name, Amen!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Waiting............
We had a second garage sale this past weekend and sold a few more of our things. On Friday, we went to the Phil Wickam concert at Sacred Grounds. It was a really great time worshipping the Lord. I don't think I have ever felt so comfortable worshipping the Lord in public. When we got home from the concert that evening, it really hit me that ever since we stepped out to go to Peru, my walk with the Lord has been all about me and what the Lord can do for me. As I reflected on how wonderful the Lord is, I repented of my selfish attitude and my thinking that He owes me something for wanting to serve Him.
I have been struggling lately with being patient. Everytime I start worrying or having a negative attitude, I have to put everything back into perspective. It is definitely a battle and it seems to be going on constantly in my mind.
Lord, help me, I have no idea what is going on. Help me to rest in that. Give me peace and patience to see your plan unfold as you will. Thank you for being by my side. In Jesus' name, Amen!
I have been struggling lately with being patient. Everytime I start worrying or having a negative attitude, I have to put everything back into perspective. It is definitely a battle and it seems to be going on constantly in my mind.
Lord, help me, I have no idea what is going on. Help me to rest in that. Give me peace and patience to see your plan unfold as you will. Thank you for being by my side. In Jesus' name, Amen!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Garage Sale & Faith
We had our garage sale last Saturday and made $243.00! I still have a lot of things left so we may have another one this Saturday. We sold a lot of things we had stored away. It was nice to get rid of all that stuff.
On Saturday evening someone called about our house sounded really interested and said they would come look at it Sunday afternnon at 2:00 p.m. I got the house cleaned up really well and they never showed up. I was pretty disappointed even though I tried not to act like it.
The message on Sunday at church was really great. He spoke out of Romans 4 about the steps of faith. It seems the Lord is really speaking to me about my faith in Him. Most of my devotionals have been about faith too. I am asking the Lord to increase my faith and to be comforted in the fact that "He is able".
I am taking some days off of work over Thanksgiving and Christmas so I am really excited about that. I haven't had a day off other than holidays for 2 years!
So, we are excited to see what God does in regards to selling our house.
Father, give me peace, hope and faith that you are in control and will take care of all the details if it is your will to go to Peru. Thank you for walking with us as we grow closer to you. Father, I pray you would amaze everyone, even Jeremiah & I! Your will be done, In Jesus' name, Amen!
On Saturday evening someone called about our house sounded really interested and said they would come look at it Sunday afternnon at 2:00 p.m. I got the house cleaned up really well and they never showed up. I was pretty disappointed even though I tried not to act like it.
The message on Sunday at church was really great. He spoke out of Romans 4 about the steps of faith. It seems the Lord is really speaking to me about my faith in Him. Most of my devotionals have been about faith too. I am asking the Lord to increase my faith and to be comforted in the fact that "He is able".
I am taking some days off of work over Thanksgiving and Christmas so I am really excited about that. I haven't had a day off other than holidays for 2 years!
So, we are excited to see what God does in regards to selling our house.
Father, give me peace, hope and faith that you are in control and will take care of all the details if it is your will to go to Peru. Thank you for walking with us as we grow closer to you. Father, I pray you would amaze everyone, even Jeremiah & I! Your will be done, In Jesus' name, Amen!
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