Faith and Sacrifice

We have had some interesting conversations in our house over the past few weeks.  Children's Church, Youth, Church, our Calling, Girls Ministry, Finances, kids, school, selling our house, where are we going to live, some of these seem big- some not so much.
 
So lets pick out "selling our house" and "where are we going to live" those seem like somewhat important details.

 

First the verses that have come up-

 

1 Samuel 15:22 (HCSB)

²² Then Samuel said:Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrificesas much as in obeying the Lord?

Look: to obey is better than sacrifice,to pay attention is better than the fat of rams

 

'Matthew 6:19-21(HCSB)

God and Possessions

¹⁹ “Don’t collect for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. ²⁰ But collect for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. ²¹ For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also

From the time we are born into this world we are told of the American dream- FREEDOM. Buying the things you want and need, a land of plenty. But Freedom in Christ and the American dream we are sold are not the same. The more things you have, the more time and finances it takes just to keep up with them.

For our family, we feel God is calling us to be free from so many possessions, possibly including our house. You see, our part, (the obedience) is sticking the for sale sign out in the yard. (having faith) God's part is sending the buyer. Our part is going through the contents of our house, deciding what we need, and preparing to move.

Where we going? Maybe moving in with you! Again, our part, we believe, is to be ready to go. God's part to provide our needs, He says He'll provide everything we need. He's done way more than that so far. Krista and I believe His provision will not cease.

So there is a little glimpse into our lives. and a shameless plug- Our house is for sale.

2600 Sq Ft- Multi level
3 Bedrooms (could be 4) 2 down / 2 up
Formal living room upstairs
2 other living areas - 1 down / 1 up
2 Bath
3.8 acres
Paved Road
Rural Water available
Stillwater Schools
New HVAC
New roof 2009
Detached two car garage
We are till working on several projects, you can take over where we leave off. (New windows and siding repairs underway)
$180,000 - (comp'd at $182,500 in 2012)
100% financing available through Rural Development- The Bank NA
Operating DHS Home daycare - Start your own business.
Some furnishings may go with house- negotiable.