Let's Do This!

Fear took hold of my mind in full force yesterday. As we were walking through our future home with the inspector, I was ready to back out of both sales and go back to work full time, just so I could keep my current home. We put so much into this place to make it a home, and I am beginning to realize what it will mean to leave it all behind. But I truly believe staying here is not the direction God is calling our family to go--at least I don't think it is. I must admit I am experiencing much doubt right now. The good thing is, I am reminded that doubt is not a part of God's vocabulary, so I am working on telling said doubt: "You are not invited to this party. It's time for you to take a hike!"

While I am grateful this is all happening quickly to alleviate the discomfort I am feeling in many places, I don't really have time to process things fully. I don't want to make a wrong decision. I have to have faith that God is walking before us, and TRUST that He is not guiding us to a place we don't belong.

This morning, I sit here in the stillness of my home.  It is dark.  The only light is that of my computer screen. I have perused Pinterest, Home Depot, Lowe's, IKEA, and numerous blog sites to get ideas for my concerns with our new home.  My mind is spinning. But in this stillness, I can hear the faint calling of my savior. "Don't worry," He says. "I am taking you here for a reason. To bring you much joy and happiness. I just need for you to rely on my strength to get you through. I will bring you much peace."

Here's a pic of the house we are planning to buy in a few weeks.

And so, my reply is "Let's do this!"
My fear is at bay, right now.  The sun is beginning to make its way across the horizon.  I am ready to take on this day with much gratitude in my heart for all of life's sweet blessings--quiet mornings, amazing sunrises, the anticipation of Christmas, my wonderful family.

So much to be thankful for on this Sunday morning in December.  So much to be thankful for indeed.