Moving Again!!!

We are moving again!! You may remember that just 11 months ago we moved to this house, read about that here 

This is an amazing story about listening to God and trusting Him that I want to share.

Just before Christmas last year, some friends of ours let us know that the house they rented out was becoming available and they would love for us to rent it. I was so excited, went to view it and fell in love. I felt strongly though that I should submit to my husband and that the final decision should be his, as it was 3 hours away from where we currently live and we were not sure how we would be able to support ourselves financially.

Neither of us had any peace about saying yes to moving, though my heart said yes, my spirit said wait! 

I struggled to keep my peace though, as in the back of my mind I was remembering the 6 years we were stuck in a house that leaked, praying desperately for a new house and wondering why it was taking so long! I also knew that our current house was a temporary move and the landlady had suggested we stay for a year, so I was worried that should we turn our friends house down we would have nowhere else to go!!

God took this opportunity to show me just how amazing He is and how it is safe to trust Him, and what matters is following Him above all else.

My Dad told us about a house nearby which may be suitable, it had 3 bedrooms upstairs and a room downstairs we could use as a bedroom, I went to look at it dubiously, thinking I wasn't really keen on a downstairs bedroom, but when I saw it I fell in love!! 3 good sized bedrooms upstairs and 1 downstairs, and our son decided that he would love a bedroom downstairs. 

A separate living room and dining room and one of the best bits (I think) a separate laundry room!

The move is in a few weeks - will be interesting with a broken finger but I am trusting God that He will provide and help - if I go quiet you will know why!! 

WE'RE MOVING!!!!

Its so amazing when God answers prayer isn't it?

We have been praying for a new house for a number of years, our current one has leaked since we lived in it (6 years) and has got worse, also had mice and just wasn't big enough. We prayed and have had a number of obstacles, it's been a time of learning and leaning on God's grace. A time to learn contentment that doesn't depend on circumstances and a time to hold on to the fact that God would provide for us. 

I am so grateful that there are such wonderful christians out there who are willing to listen to God and to live out their faith in a practical way.

Our landlord was being difficult and would not give us a reference, I was beginning to feel like we would never get out of the house but then God provided. Through my Dad and through fellow believers. We did not need a reference and are now in the process of packing and moving all our belongings into a new beautiful house - that doesn't leak and is bigger and will be so much more suitable for a family with 6 precious children.

We would appreciate your prayers as we move - its been 6 years since the last year and we have 4 more children than last time! And I will update with pics when possible

God bless