Slap in the face!

8/26/08
I just have to share how AWESOME God is! We have finally come to an agreement on the price of the house so I signed the contract today. Last night the fear (which completely related to Sunday's church service) of owning a home took over me. I know I am getting a good buy and God has laid this house in front of me but everything that comes with owning a house started overwhelming me. I started thinking about having to cut grass, fix things that break, shovel snow, etc. I talked with Leslie who continuously pointed out that I could not come up with a reason to not buy this house. I told her I asked God to give me a sign...which I am HORRIBLE at seeing usually. I question every possible sign. The house being dropped in my lap at such an ideal time and way was God's work. This should have been enough of a sign for me. But I told Leslie I wanted a sign to slap me in the face. I wanted something that I would not question in any way. Well, today after signing the contract, I was offered a sectional leather couch by one of my co-workers for free. She also told me she may have more stuff to give me since her boyfriend and her are moving in together and they do not need all of their stuff. Then, another co-worker offered to GIVE me a lawn mower which has only been used once or twice. I was so excited about the way things were falling.

When I got home, I started thinking about needing to get boxes so I could begin packing. Instantly I thought about the cork board on my church's website where people can post items they need, are giving away, events happening, etc. I got on it in order to put a post about needing boxes. This is where I got slapped in the face! There on my screen before me was a post from someone who has a ton of moving boxes in great condition. The boxes are many shapes and sizes, are clean and are available for anyone needing them!! Plus, they will bring them to me! I instantly sent them a message asking about them. I have not heard back yet but am amazed at how God works. He truly knows the desires of our heart and slapped me in the face just as I asked!