If you also know us, you know these decisions don't come easily. Steve and I could never build a house, nor do we want to. It's just not enjoyable for us. We are content with what we have, but the porch still needs attention. So we dream up plans. They've been elaborate, some of our dreams, but when we see the price we laugh. My husband has a Sunsetter in his plans, but I promise those are not in my final plans. (I know many people that have them and that's great! My parents are even getting one. But I don't want one :)
This is a conversation we talk about often. Not as often anymore since we know what we want now. Now we just save up the funds and wait on God's timing. As Steve and I were talking about future plans this week the subject came up. We said, it'll happen, someday. He said, "and if it doesn't, that's ok to." Normally I would've protested that comment, but for some reason I said, "absolutely. If it's not in God's plan, that's ok."
For some reason, that conversation keeps coming back to me. You see, I've wanted that porch for a long time. I would go to great lengths to get it. But God has once again changed my heart. If it happens, I'll be happy, but not having it doesn't make me unhappy. I'm content. God has given us so much, He supplies every need. This is not a need. This is not a salvation issue.
This morning I turned to Ecclesiastes 3.There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
I read the chapter and then found it in different versions. It's so fun to read. To open our eyes and see God's greatness and how He works us through situations.
Tomorrow is 21 years with this man! I think I can honestly say, we've come along ways baby!! Can't wait to see where else God will bring us.
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