"God Chose This Home for You"
Your address is not a coincidence.
Where you live — house, townhome, duplex, apartment, or dorm — is not ultimately a consequence of your budget, your stage of life, or your commute. You live where you live because God has deliberately, sovereignly placed you here. The long series of events, decisions, and circumstances that led you here really did lead you here. He brought you home one detail at a time.
The God who made the world, and everything in it, as Paul preached at Mars Hill, “made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us” (Acts 17:26–27).
God not only knit you together in your mother’s womb; he also sovereignly orchestrated all the places you would call home — the periods and boundaries of your “dwelling place.” You do not have a home by accident. Your home is an invitation from God to seek God, and a commission from God to help others seek God."
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That was just the first section of the article, but what caught his eye, and he had to call my attention to it immediately, was the door...because that is almost exactly the same color that we are going to be painting the front door (and shutters) on our new house that we are in the process of moving into this very week! And then as we went on to read the article written by Marshal Segal for Desiring God.org, it was as if God was giving us a specific message about our very own new home. I especially love the last statement quoted above, "You do not have a home by accident. Your home is an invitation from God to seek God, and a commission from God to help others seek God."
Yes, Lord, this is how we feel about our new home, and this little message today confirms exactly what we've been feeling, right down to the same color for the front door! No, there are NO coincidences with God. He perfectly orchestrates our lives so that we may be better servants in His Kingdom here on earth. We know that He is ultimately preparing us for our heavenly home, but He wants us to help others get ready for that eternal dwelling as well. If our new home here on earth can be a place where we encourage and assist others in their personal walk with the Lord, then we will have accomplished our mission for this current place. Praise God! And Thank You, Lord, for this sweet confirmation today.
Now I must get dressed and get going as we have a lot happening at our new house today in preparation for our big move coming up this weekend. Please pray for us this week, and especially pray that it doesn't rain on Saturday! The forecast is looking wet all week, so we need those extra prayers!
Meanwhile, over weekend, in addition to celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with family, work was being done on the property along the shore of the little pond so that we could have a better view from our back deck (which is being built today!) Here are a few pictures: (It was actually raining while this fellow was working, but that didn't stop him. However the pictures are not as clear due to the rain).
I will have to do another post about our party later. If you are a facebook friend you have already seen them, but I will try to get caught up a little later. Gotta run! But, please think how God may be using you in your particular home to serve Him right now, wherever you are!!! It can change the way you view your house, be it ever so humble...God wants to dwell there with you!!!!
Have a blessed day my friends!!
Pamela, I got goosebumps (God-bumps?) reading your post! No, nothing is accidental or coincidental with God. He has it all planned, doesn't He? I know John and you will be a blessing in your new community, and I'll be praying for better weather for your upcoming move.
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Wow, another sweet kiss from God. This is amazing and wonderful and so God! Even in the years when Curt and I felt like maybe God had taken a step back away from us, we always saw that our homes were set up by Him. Something about our homes is important to Him.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy and excited for you two! And wowza what a view! Gorgeous!
Wow, Amen...so much truth to this post. smiles
ReplyDeleteOur God is so amazing how He cares for us in our lives! What a beautiful and peaceful place to live, and see His beauty all around you! I'm so happy for you both sweet friend! Bill and I prayed for awhile, and when we walked into our home we knew He had chosen this house for us! It needed so much work, but all we could see was what a wonderful place He had given us! We prayed over it, and asked Him to help us use it for His glory. He truly has done that here! Love you and John very much, and praying for your move!!! ♥ God's blessings over your new home and your family. ♥
ReplyDeletePam: This is yet another confirmation from God that this move is actually His leading you. This is getting more exciting as you move forward with your moving closer to your church and into town. Peace and Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI can personally attest to this being true, Pam! God guides us, sometimes quietly and sometimes not so quietly, but He puts us where we need to be. I am so very happy for you and can't wait to hear about the improvements and your move!! xoxox
ReplyDeleteThat was wonderful, Pamela!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I didn't get the goosebumps but I surely got the Holy Bumps reading this! WOW! Saving this right now and have several friends I need to share it with. Can't wait to see more pictures. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI love this post and how it shows that God is definitely in the details! You are going to have such a beautiful view of the pond! Praying it'll be dry on Saturday for you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post with pictures. What a neat way to hear from the Lord about your new home!!!! I believe every word of it. I know we are in our current house for reasons of ministry, just as you said. We have several Christian neighbors on our circle, some who clearly are not.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're getting a better view of the pond. I'm sure this is just the beginning of many nature photos from you.
This post really touched me. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou will enjoy the view of the pond so very much.
I am praying for you all during the week and especially for favorable weather on Saturday for the move.
Praise the Lord. Wishing you all the very best of weather and strength as you move.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Pamela. Such a blessing for you and your hubby. Looking forward to seeing more of your home, pond and land photos. Love the color of the door. Many blessings in your new place my friend.
ReplyDeleteEven down to the color of the paint on the door...WOW! I truly believe I was supposed to see your post and the article you featured...it truly spoke to my heart as well. God is SO good at showing us and even confirming to us that the decisions we make are in His will...or even if they are not. I have no doubt that God gave your new home to you! When I read the article, I placed myself in the situation we have been in for the past several months and about our plans to retire to Tennessee. My health issues have certainly put a damper on "our" plans. I know when the time is right, He will confirm it to us, just the way He confirmed it for you! I love it that happens! And what a wonderful view of the pond you have now...how awesome is that? Blessings and prayers as you move in this weekend...all the hard work will certainly be worth it!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it when things like that happen! No coincidences. And I love Acts 17:26. You will have lots to write about this new place. Another milestone in your life. Speaking for myself, I am waiting and wondering when it will be our time to move, but trying to be patient and know that it is indeed in God's hands and He will lead us in His time.
ReplyDeleteSaw your story on FB, so this was a good review of another example of how our loving Lord relates to us.
ReplyDeleteYou're probably sleeping well at night these days, with so much to do during the daylight hours!
Oh wow, Pam! The article that your husband found was a God designed appointment. It helps me realize that the places I've lived (and where I'm now living) weren't nearly as much as, "well this is my current lot to bear" but actually where God led (or is leading me) to live.
ReplyDeleteYou have a grand adventure ahead. Praying the move goes smoothly.
Love and blessings!