Waiting...

We are still waiting to hear from the bank about purchasing the foreclosure house. We both have a good feeling about it. But, the waiting just sucks.

Today at church, one of the worship pastors, Wade Joye, spoke about his struggles with waiting on God to fulfill His promise to heal his daughter. She and her twin sister were born 3 months premature. At one point the doctors suggested taking her off of life support. They said that she would never be "normal" in the sense that she would probably have multiple disabilities. Almost 2 years later they have seen so many miracles in the life of their baby girl, she truly is a walking talking miracle. She just recently started to walk with braces. Wade and his wife, Ferris, believe that one day she will be completely healed. They just have to wait to see the final result...which could take years. But they have faith and they believe that God has promised this to them. That is the kind of faith you can admire. (You can check out more about the girls' story here)

I was reminded at church of something Pastor Steven once said....not his exact words, but something like this:

In between the PROMISE and the PAYOFF is the PROCESS. And the process is the POINT!

It is in the process of waiting that God grows your faith.

I contemplated whether or not to put it in writing, out there for all of bloggy-world to read, that Justin and I are believing in faith that we will get that house. Nowit is not as monemental an act of faith as the Joyes believing in the physical healing of their child. But, it is a big change in our life and a step towards the future of our family. My hesitation in posting our "promise" was the thought of "what if we don't get the house, then I'll look like a fool". But, I said earlier that Justin and I have a good feeling...we think it's the feeling that we will get the house, but if not we have peace in knowing that God has a plan for us. And His plan is the best plan.

"For I know the plans I have for you," say the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11