the next step...

So we are finally moved into our new home and we are trying to find our groove as we settle in.  While things are surely difficult during this time, God is proving (as always) to be faithful and to bring joy in the midst of the storm.  We have been able to smile and laugh as we watch God be God and create beauty out of the ashes. 

The company is in the final stages of foreclosure- as much as we still pray for the miracle we know is possible- we are still faced with the reality of our present circumstances.  We have until March 11th for God to move and save us from this step- but we are fully committed to doing this with the most integrity that we possibly can.  If we must take the step into foreclosure, we will do so believing that God is in it with us and will help us to settle all accounts possible as not to shortchange any of our vendors. 

My husband shared with me our personal financial situation yesterday and although it is extremely personal, I feel I should share it only because I know God will have the glory in the end and I want to record how wonderfully faithful He is to our famliy.  Our current net worth- with all assets and debts to our personal name- is -$193,000 (give or take a couple of thousand).  Yes- that is a negative dash before that number and that is a HUGE hill to climb.  I am glad that my tiny mustard seed of faith that I can drudge up is enough to believe that we will see the other side of this mountain and it will be a beautiful sight.  I KNOW that God has a plan and I KNOW that He is able to bring us through and out of this in His timing. 

I heard a teaching the other day at our Wednesday night service about being between a rock and the deep blue sea.  It's not a very comfortable place to be for sure (as I am sure it wasn't for the Isrealites either)- but I am determined to sing the right song on the right side of the water.  It is so much easier to sing God's praises once you reach the shores on the other side of the ocean- but so much harder to sing them when you are facing the first step into the water.  I will sing God's praises now and every step we take into the water so that the praises I sing once we reach the shore on the other side will be that much stronger and filled with faith and gratitute. 

On the more basic side- we have taken an extended homeschooling break to give us time to adjust to our new surroundings and we hope to resume our studies soon.  I also hope to update this blog to reflect the beautiful spring weather we are enjoying.  Oh- and my first book review for CFBA should be up soon- that has been a wonderful distraction as well and I am excited to share my thoughts on the wonderful books I have been reading.

Blessings to you all!!

09:04 - Thursday, March 6, 2008 - post comment

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It is not a comfortable spot I am sure. But with God's grace and guidance you can make it to the other side, and when you do you will be able to help others in the same situation!!!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

gabbie427 - 09:32 - Thursday, March 6, 2008

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I will be praying that God will give you favor in the foreclosure situation. And that he will give you and your husband the peace that surpasses all understanding! May God bless you abundently also. Blessings, Elizabeth

catsnmore - 10:03 - Thursday, March 6, 2008

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I will be praying for you and your family....

Reading your blog brings tears to my eyes. Not just because of the situation you are in, but because you are focusing your sight on God and that is truly amazing. I can personally relate to your story. My husband is also tied to the Real Estate industry and has struggled for months now. We just gave our notice to our office landlord and we are in prayer for God to lead us. I am learning each day how many different types of jobs this real estate market is taking a toll on. Contractors, agents, brokers, lenders, banks, dry wall hangers, moving companies, are all suffering and the list goes on. I know you know this already, but God is working. I will put you on my prayer list. Every morning I will pray for your family, each one seperately. May God bless you and lead you through the storm.

jferreira - 11:40 - Friday, March 7, 2008

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