About a month ago we found out we could not stay on month-to-month in our current town house and would need to find a short term lease elsewhere to get us through until Eric receives his first call. The days that followed I was in nothing short of a panic. I was obsessively searching through apartment ads, reading reviews of complexes on Yelp (I fear cockroaches and bed bugs!), worrying and stressing about 'tomorrow' even though God tells us not to. Does He not realize that is easier said than done!?
During this panic time we also started praying. I remember praying and telling God exactly what we needed and when we needed it. I remember thanking Him for how he is going to take care of us (cause that's what He promised to do!) and asking Him to help our faith to grow and for patience as His will enfolded in our lives. We have also been speaking to anyone and everyone that will listen to us about our need. It was recommended that we put out our need on the churches social network type site and we did that. I really sometimes wish I could immediately here God's side of our conversations, because I am certain if I could it would have gone something like this:
Me: God, we need a place to live that will be big enough for our family but without a lease to sign because we are praying Eric's call comes soon. Can you help us?
God: Yeah, I already knew this and yeah, I know a guy. I'll give him a call, it will all work out.
Just two days ago, as we were preparing to walk out of church a man approaches us.I was talking to a friend so I missed the first part of the conversation but I'm guessing it was "I heard you were in need of a place to stay. I have a place. Its yours if you want it." No lease, no commitments, 2 BR, 2BA condo in a neighboring suburb with bus access to the train. Near church and running paths and many friends. It costs less than what we are paying now plus half the utilities we are currently paying. We are however losing space. So a good portion of what is currently in the basement will be going to storage plus additional commuting costs for Eric but we should still come out able to save some money in the end.
The biggest relief and answer to prayer is that there is not lease to sign. No penalty if we only end up staying 2 months. Just a hassle to have to move quickly twice in a very short period of time. We assume it will be a short period of time but we don't really know that. We are earnestly praying for the church that will call Eric and we know that this apt is the first piece falling into place for us. Maybe God's side of the conversation is going something like this:
Me: God, thank you for providing this apartment for us lease free. You provided exactly what we needed when we needed it. Thank you! Next we need Eric to receive his call, we are ready when the church is ready. Please guide them and give them wisdom in their decision making.
God: I'm working it on, The church is perfect for you guys, they just need a little more time. Just wait and see.
So we continue to pray, trusting God with the timing and the details. We will move our family to our new place next month and live in limbo (and mostly unpacked) until the time comes to move into what might be our long-term home. Will you continue to pray for our family as are we living in this time of transition and that our faith would grow? Thank you!
