Experiencing God

House update: as of today, the electrical has not passed inspection, and the drywall cannot be installed until it does. We are just days away from our construction loan's one year maturity date, November 7th, and most likely many weeks away from completion. Our current builder had double knee replacement 4 weeks ago and is recuperating and in physical therapy right now.


Over the past year, we have learned many lessons - how to lay tile, install cabinets, clean up a construction site, run electrical wires, stack logs and caulk in between them, etc. etc. etc. But our most valuable lesson was not about the house. Wade had an experience a few weeks ago that I will share now, in his own words.


Recently our Pastor preached a message about relinquishing things that we were holding on to. He related it to us being the clay and there being “something” in the clay that was preventing The Potter from using us. In closing he said to let it go. Last Tuesday night on the way home from a men's dinner at church, I was listening to a devotional CD. The topic was "ask, seek and knock..." It also talked about coming boldly before the throne and asking God for what we need even though He already knows. So, I proceeded straight to the throne and took the message that our Pastor delivered Sunday morning. I told God that I relinquished the house to Him. I also told Him that if it is not His will and we never move into that house that I’m fine with it! Then, I told him if it IS His will for us to have the house then it’s time for us to have the house! Either way, this house issue had to be resolved. Angela and I had a long talk that night when I got home and for the first time we truthfully declared, God’s will be done.

I have to share that @ 4:18 the next morning God woke me up with a strange dream. At first I thought it was ridiculous, but began to pray. It was unlike any experience I’ve ever had. I questioned the dream. He revealed an issue of forgiveness in my life that needed to be addressed. His words to me were, “All this time, it was NEVER about the house…I had to break you down to the point that I can use you. I had to let you exhaust ALL of your options until you were completely dependent upon me and now that you have surrendered I can use you. Again, it was never about the house!”

Life changing…

Please help us pray for direction to the resolution of the house in God’s timing of course….


Now, although we seem to be at yet another impasse, we are not stressed, only anticipating. God has taken the stress and anxiety away. At this time, we do not have a resolution, or even a clear direction in what we should do next. We are trying to patiently wait for God's direction and guidance. We have come to realize that although we have been inconvenienced over the past year, if this house thing is the worst thing that happens to us, we truly are blessed!

In the words of Henry Blackaby in Experiencing God, "Through me He will do more in days and weeks than I could ever accomplish in years of labor. Waiting on Him is always worth the wait."

Thanks to everyone who have helped us pray and who are Believing God with us for our answers! I assure all of you that when we have a resolution, we will share it! This may not be our dream house after all, and whatever happens, God's Will be done.