On the journey it is okay to ask for what you really want. But be okay if the answer is no.

Further adventures in house hunting. First let me start by saying, our Realtor, ROCKS! She is wicked cool. I am so thankful we found her, she has manage to make one of the most stressful situation a person can go through, fun and humorous. God has used her to show me that He wants to bless us, that He has good things in store. But here is something else I have learned on this house hunting journey: It’s okay to ask for what you really want. This is a phenomenal discovery for me, because I never wanted to presume on God’s grace, or love. I am always (genuinely) happy with what I am blessed with. I have learned to be grateful for what I have (even when it is not much). As we have been looking for a new home to live in, I at many points thought about settling for something that was less than what I really desired. One day as I sat contemplating, I was reminded of Jeremiah 29:11, God as a plan for me (for us) one that will bless and prosper me (not necessarily monetarily), one that will meet all the desires of my heart. It was almost as if God said, “Why are you settling, when I have the very best in store for you?” I think we do this a lot to God, limit His power, not because we don’t trust that He can do what He said, but because we don’t want to over step our boundaries. I am learning it is okay to ask. But if the answer is no, we need to know, it is no, because it is the best thing for us.

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).

So what am I thankful for today? Asking without fear.