The Stoddard House

In the midst of a "failing economy" and rising unemployment, God is sovereign. Of that I am certain. If you have been following along with Allie and me as we attempt to figure out where we are going and what we are to be doing, we have had many questions. I have often felt that God is silent, unwilling to offer any sort of help along the way. But in the swill of uncertainty, we have kept moving forward – trusting God that He knows what He is doing.

Allie and I have known that we should be moving to the East coast. We have tried on two separate occasions to sell our house (pictured at left). Each time, we tried to use the house as a fleece, divining whether or not we were to leave Colorado. Nothing happened. We were frustrated.

In December, Allie lost her job. At that point, after a lot of praying, we decided that it was time to take a "step of faith." We knew that God was leading us to Boston, so we decided that no matter what happened with the house we would go. So we started the long process of staging the house, listing the house, showing the house, and hopefully selling the house. With the help of an amazing and godly woman leading us through the murky maze of real estate, we embarked on this daunting and overwhelming task. Each step of the way we heard horror stories of homes being foreclosed upon, homes staying on the market for months and even years. We were prepared for the worst.

January 5th, our house went on the market. We had given the house to God, to do with as He saw fit. If He chose to never sell our house, we were ok with that. But we were set to leave. Ten days later, we had an offer on the house. Not only was a family interested, but they were willing to give us our full asking price. Not only were they willing to meet our price, but they wanted most of our furniture (which we really did not want to have to move). Not only were they blessed by our "stuff," but their appraisal came back at our exact asking price. Not only did we sell our house, but we were able to bless a family in need.

Our broker is amazed. There is not one single explanation for the successful sale of our home on this level. It should not have happened.

So Allie and I stand before our King with caloused knees and thankful hearts. The future may be an uncertainty, but His care of the righteous is as sure as the sunrise. Amazement does not even begin to describe the awe that Allie and I feel in response to this incredible display of grace. So if you doubt God's sovereignty in this time of fear, simply remember the Stoddard house. God cares about the little things. God cares, period.

So take heart, beloved. You may waiver in your trust of His Plan, but that will not change His willingness to overwhelm you with grace.

I think I'm going to be smiling all day today.