Friday, January 25, 2008

I hope this entry doesn't sound too strange

I've mentioned that I'm reading my One-Year Bible every day.  And spending quiet time both before and after reading, at those times when I can settle myself; I have a tendency to get antsy sometimes.

During this quiet time, the strangest things come to mind with such an urgency that I can't help but listen.  Like feeling I should get back to card-sending on special occasions, for instance.  Or someone coming to mind that I haven't thought of in months, so that I contact them and find out they've been having problems.

Some six months ago, while I was riding my horse, I began feeling a certainty that we'll get a better house.  I had no idea when or how this would happen, I just felt it was true.  And I accepted it.

There's a double-wide trailer across the road that's been for sale for a long time.  With the housing market like it is, and given the fact that banks hate mobile homes, it hasn't sold.  Not to mention how overpriced it is.

It's on a foundation and doesn't look like a "trailer house".  I've been inside it.  It's a lovely home on a 1 1/2 acre lot.  Just a one-minute walk from here, so if we bought it, it wouldn't be a big deal to cross the highway and take a walk in our pasture.

It sounds ideal for us, and Cliff and I discussed it and agreed it was doable, if we were to make an offer and they accepted.

But I've been reading about Abraham lately.

God told Abraham he'd have a son.  Old Abe got antsy and decided to fix things himself, because God wasn't working fast enough to suit him.  We're still paying for his mistake.  That's why our troops are in Iraq (that and a few other folks' mistakes, but we won't talk about that).

So Cliff mentioned today we might ought to pursue that place, and I had to tell him the story of Abraham, Isaac, and Ishmael. 

Then I told him, "I don't want to give birth to an Ishmael."

Cliff doesn't know the Bible all that well, but he understood.

We'll wait for our Isaac to make his appearance, thank you very much.



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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

What ever your decision turns out to be I know you'll be praying about it.  They say that in the quiet we will hear His voice, if we take the time to listen.  It sounds like you are listening.  I don't know my Bible as well as I would like, but I keep on trying. 'On Ya' - ma

Anonymous said...

What would you do with the house you're living in now? Would you rent it out?
Pam

Anonymous said...

Hey, Grandma, do you have a picture of secret? I need one sent to my cell please! Thanks and I love ya! (I know this is way off of topic)

Anonymous said...

Well, I'm sure it will turn out the way it is supposed to!  And you're right to stay patient and be sure.
Lori

Anonymous said...

Maybe a good idea!  Linda

Anonymous said...

No, this doesn't sound weird.  It makes perfect sense to me.  Wait.  When the time and or place is right, God will let you know.

Anonymous said...

You are wise to listen.  I want a new home too.....something that is not such a burden to me....no stairs to climb.......small enough for me to keep clean.

Anonymous said...

I hope it works out for you!

xoxo

Anonymous said...

I believe that I would wait too.
Hollie