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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

new beginning????

Please pray for us....................

As I have said before, I am trying to sell my house. Recently a realtor suggested that we move out in order to sell it. She said that folks could see the possibilities without all of our "things" in it. About the same time a rental property within the exact price range and location became available to us. It has EVERY feature on our wish list except a fenced in back yard, which the landlord said could be added. Here is the dilemma................ if we move out before the house sells, we could be paying for both homes for a while. Now, my house could sell in a matter of days or weeks, but it could take longer. The realtor doesn't believe this will be the case, but of couse is unwilling to make any guarantee, which I understand. However, with all of us living in this house there is just too much stuff and we are getting nowhere trying to sell it in the state it is in. Additionally, we LOVE the rental house, and since I have no plans to purchase believe it to be perfect for us. We have enough savings put aside to pay for both for several months (6 - 7). Additionally I have received two offers from investors though quite a bit below what I am asking. Each however is more than what I owe. I believe if worse comes to worse I can always contact one of them and receive enough to pay it off and clear a little bit. Probably the same or close to the amount I will be spending out of savings. The realtor believes we can expect much more and doesn't recommend I accept such low offers. I want to please God in all that I do. I do not want to grieve him by making a wrong decision. (Been there, done that!)I know financially it makes sense to wait until the house is sold, but I respect the realtor's knowledge as well. Our pastor of course, suggests the most secure financial path................ and I don't disagree but who's to say the realtor isn't right and once empty it will sell very quickly. I am asking $25,000.00 under market value afterall. Finally, I want to move out and so do the girls. This is our flesh talking (want)yes, but it also makes some sense since we have had little luck while in it so far. We have begun to pack our belongings so to clear alot of the clutter out and perhaps the house will sell within the week. (Did I mention I really want to move?) I even believe a source of my migranes could be all the stress from this place. Couldn't God bless us with a quick sale even if I am taking a risk? I recognize I have free will and can do what I want but I really don't want to disappoint my heavenly Father by being unwise and selfish if that is what I am being. Am I being unwise????????? Is this a new beginning that should begin?????????
Please pray that God make it very, very, very clear. (Have I already said I really love the rental and seriously want to move?) I do not feel guilt nor conviction either way. But would like to know I am on HIS path.

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