October 31, 2006
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Getting Ready to Move!
It looks like we are moving! We accepted an offer on our home and put in another offer on another about 20 miles north of us. I guess something can always fall through at the last minute but at the present moment everything looks just fine and we're packing. We'll be 20 minutes closer to my dear Mother so I'll be able to visit more often. God's timing always amazes me. When we put our home up for sale we didn't know that my Daddy was so near to leaving this earth. We had planned on moving just 5 miles from our current home so we could stay close to our beloved church. The home that the Lord seems to have found for us is half way between our church and my mother. The location seems just perfect to me!
So, I'm packing up my earthly belongings AGAIN! We just moved here a few years ago. I downsized my belongings at that time but not nearly enough so I'm at it again!
Too much stuff to fuss over! I'm tired of carting it around! My days are numbered and I want my time spent in serving God and others. My house is a tool that can be used in that endeavor but I must be careful that I don't end up serving my HOME, instead of others.
I found a short writing about 'Getting Ready to Move' this morning while reading "In the Arena" by Isobel Kuhn. I thought how appropriate the timing since I am not only moving my physical belongings but I'm also thinking so much more about heaven these days now that my Daddy is living there.
GETTING READY TO MOVE!
The owner of the tenement which I have occupied for many years has given notice that he will furnish but little or nothing more for repairs. I am advised to be ready to move.
At first this was not a very welcome notice. The surroundings here are in many respects very pleasant, and were it not for the evidence of decay, I should consider the old house good enough. But even a light wind causes it to tremble and totter and all the braces are not sufficient to make it secure. So I am getting ready to move.
It is strange how quickly one's interest is transferred to the prospective home. I have been consulting maps of the new country and reading descriptions of its inhabitants. One (2 Cor. 12:2) who visited it has returned, and from him I learn that is is beautiful beyond description - language breaks down in attempting to tell of what he heard while there. He says that, in order to make an investment there, he has suffered the loss of all things that he owned here, and even rejoices in what others would call making a sacrifice.
Another (Jesus) whose love to me has been proved by the greatest possible test is now there. He has sent me several clusters of the most delicious fruits. After tasting them, all food here seems insipid.
Two or three times I have been down by the border of the river that forms the boundary, and have wished myself among the company of those who were singing praises to the King of the other side.
Many of my friends have moved there. Before leaving they spoke of my coming later. I have seen the smile upon their faces as they passed out of sight.
Often I am asked to make some new investments here, but my answer in every case is "I am getting ready to move. "
Comments (15)
Imagine how much I would have to pack. We have lived in the same house for 39 years.
My prayer for you is that God will grant you wisdom, strength, and peace during the packing and unpacking.
I went through some closets and got rid of things awhile back but I know I could do it again. To think that while I was in college I lived just fine on what I could fit into the back of a car.
We moved 6 times in the first 2 years we were married. Upon that 6th move, I said this will be the last move, and we stayed there for 15 years. We moved 500 miles to get back closer to family about 6 years ago. We lived in a rental home until we could move into the home we had built.
I will be praying for you as you do the packing and make the move. I wish I would have gotten rid of a few more things too.
Blessings
Oh, Georgene, that devotional is amazing!!!!! I simply must share it with my bible study group on Thursday!! How blessed I was as I read it...Thank you so very much for sharing that.
And I am excited about your earthly move. Yes, our Lord has made provision in every way. And why should we ever doubt Him?! How thrilled I am that He is ever surprising us with His goodness--His grace! How much He loves to give good things to His children!
With much love and many prayers,
paula
how great about being halfway!! hope all goes well
I'll certainly be thinking of you in the next while... packing and moving
Hi, just stopped by to visit. Praying things go well with the move.
Happy Moving! I need to get rid of "stuff" that serves no purpose. Too much clutter- something I need to work on.
We moved two years ago and I do not envy you the work involved. It sounds like a blessing however.
Margie
My thoughts are with you as you make this move. Thank you for sharing the writing from "In the Arena" by Isobel Kuhn. Beautiful thinking. Take care my dear Xanga friend.
Well, I have been spending my extra time getting ready to move too! I just don't know when or where we will be moving. But I must be prepared! I love getting rid of stuff!
Take care sister.
Serving our home....That's worth thinking about! I too want simplicity in my life, and home...God is good!
You'll soon be settled and happy to have everything unpacked and arranged. I love Isobel Kuhn's books and In the Arena is one of my favorites. My brother is moving to CA from VA. He seems so far away now, but I guess anything is far from Africa!
It was good to hear from you again. Have you moved, or are you still packing?
I am hoping you are moved and settling into your new home. God Bless you!
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