Every house that we looked at after that we compared to "Blue Shutters". No house could match up to "Blue Shutters". We went back with the camera and took pictures to send to mom and dad. They thought it was a great deal. It was a brand new house and was one of the least expensive houses on the block. It had everything we wanted. It was only 5 minutes from the church, it backed up to a park so we could have the youth group over to play, it had a gas fire place, 4 big bedrooms all with walk-in closets, a really big family room and... a front porch! We decided we wanted to make an offer but wanted to pray about it first. We spent a lot of time in prayer that night and the next morning. The next day we got a call saying the house had just sold! Paul and I knew God had shut the door, and although a little disappointed, we did not want the house if God didn't want us to have it. So we praised God for shutting the door and got excited about what God was going to provide for us.
For the next 4 days we searched and searched, starting early and going all day trying to find the perfect house. Then my dad found a house 20 minutes from church and e-mailed us the link. Paul and I went to look at it and really liked it, although it would need LOTS of work, and we pictured having fun working on fixing it up. But it was 20 minutes away. We prayed and asked God for wisdom because we wanted to be close to the church. We remembered that we moved to South Carolina to serve and minister to people and we just didn't feel at peace about living so far away. So we prayed again. The next morning we got a call saying that the deal did not go through with "Blue Shutters" and that if we still wanted it, it was ours! We went to look at it again and we both knew, this was the house for us.
We signed the papers today and will be closing on July 14! "Blue Shutters" is our new residence!
4 comments:
THE HOUSE IS GORGEOUS!!! i am so coming to visit!!! me and olivia love it, keep updating about your adventures! :)
-sarah and olivia
Welcome to Blogland! We're so glad you'll keep in touch with pictures :) Congratulations on the beautiful home. Isn't it wonderful when God closes - then re-opens - a door, just to let us know He's REALLY in control? :) We're so glad you found a place with a couple of guest rooms, too!
-The Shatneys
WOW! Awesome God story. I love how you two went to prayer about it. I am SO happy you have a blog now, too! Isn't the internet great for long distance friendships?! I have to admit, that I am trying hard not to be jealous of your space to do ministry. My husband pastor and I long to do the same, but that house would be at least a million in California. Well, God asks that we be faithful stewards with whatever we are given, so I rejoice with you and am excited to see how you use all you are given for His glory. :) I love you!
Blue Shutters rocks! I can't wait to come down and visit you guys. We will have to plan some ultimate games in your backyard.
Miss you two.
~ Tim
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