Our faith is being strengthened daily

This week marks another step of faith ... we are not going to pay the mortgage for a property in Ohio ... this property is on the market to be sold. Once it's sold, majority of the debts on this property should be paid. With the now tightly guarded loan world, closing a sale is not many nor easy. We have tried 2 refi on this property since Dec 2007 ... and to no avail ... we have run out of funds and options ...

Although fists and teeth are briefly clenched in fear of the uncertainty, we raise our hand and know that God is GOOD. He is beside us. He is asking us now to be strong and courageous (Joshua 1: 5-9). On the other side of obedience are blessings. Blessings that only God can dream up and exist into being.

Case in point ...

We entered this month knowing that there is NOT enough funds to pay everything. Last week I was angry and frustrated. But once I turned my heart back to God, blessing came pouring out in other areas of our finances ... we had a savings we forgot about, Ryan was given a cash bonus at work for 2008, more units are rented, Ryan is getting a raise for 2009 ... God is SO good. He gives us just what we need at the moment. Promises for a better tomorrow. Our faith is being strengthened DAILY.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

There will always be moments of doubt as long as I am walking in this earthly flesh. But time and time again, God forgives me and draws me closer to Him. Just a like a parent who encourages a child to try again, so does my Father in Heaven who lets me see a brighter future. I may not understand it all ... He may not reveal it all ... but I can stand on His promises that He will NEVER leave me nor forsake me.

Thank you Lord, for your Everlasting Grace.