DAY 23

Fiona McKendry | Re:Hope Southside

At the start of the year, we began looking for a house to buy. We put it on our fasting card and began praying about it. We had a list of things we’d love for the house to have – things like parking, a space to work from home, and a specific location. I even mentioned a specific street and said that somewhere around that general area would be a dream, although we’d probably end up finding something further out.

After putting an offer in on a house and being outbid, another house came onto the market. We went to view it and immediately knew we needed to go back and see it again. After our second visit, we put in an offer, and it was accepted – no need for a closing date! The house had everything we’d hoped for and more. And it was literally on the street just off the one I’d mentioned at the start of our search.

I also had a flat to sell, and the whole buying and selling process couldn’t have been more straightforward. Even the move itself was so smooth.

Sometimes in life, we have to contend in prayer. I know it’s an opportunity to grow in faith and boldness. But sometimes the Lord simply gifts us an easy journey. Both are blessings.

When I’d tell people we were looking to buy, I’d often hear stories of stressful buying processes, difficult moves and everything that could go wrong. But this year has taught me to be expectant for both seasons where we have to contend, and for those moments when the Lord simply gifts us an easy journey.

We need only submit all things to the Lord in prayer and continually trust Him with the way He chooses to answer.