Today was a fun day. My husband and I got to hang out with friends for hours, talking about God, virtual reality, quantum computers, the Netflix documentary on Ashley Madison, and conspiracies 🙂

When I got home, our realtor told us that the land we were trying to purchase to build our primary home was snatched by a higher offer.

This is the third one we failed to get due to our limited financial affordability. I was very disappointed!

I took 25 minutes to practice solitude. This event troubled my mind, so I asked for God’s comfort and guidance. God nudged me to recall the story we talked about with friends earlier. It’s the story where God promised Abraham and Sarah they would have a son despite their old age. After initially doubting and attempting to fulfill the promise through Sarah’s maidservant Hagar, Sarah miraculously gave birth to Isaac at age 90.

I realized I was very impatient and pushing very hard to get something I wanted when we were not ready, similar to when Sarah doubted God.

What I want sometimes doesn’t align with what God wants for me, and I am learning to accept that and manage my emotions. In the midst of this, I see how God provides all the help and clues for me to handle my struggles.

I don’t own a house, but I do have an awesome relationship with my husband, wonderful friends, and a job I enjoy. On top of that, an amazing Christian community just came into my life.

The devil always makes me focus on what I have lost, but God always shows me what I have. And I do have a lot! I am rich in His Kingdom!