June 20, 2009
Hey Everyone,
Many times, we pray one thing, and God works through those prayers and often brings about an unexpected result! As Romans 8 says: “We don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us…and the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.” (26-27 NLT)
Well, we asked for prayer that God would work in the hearts of the mortgage company and approve a short sale. But, as a result of those prayers, God worked in my heart and changed it. Though your prayers God has provided divine appointments with many wise counselors. As a result, it now seems that it would be better for us to rent out our house rather than to sell it. This would allow us to fulfill our obligation to our lender, keep our good credit rating, and also possibly one other unexpected result:
The housing market in New York is so favorable towards buyers that it may for the first time actually be possible for us to buy rather than to rent on Long Island! I never before even thought this to be possible, but the same market that works against us in Arizona works for us in New York. So, now we have some new prayer requests for you:
1. Please pray that God would provide great renters for our house, and that we can get enough rent to pay our house payment.
2. Please pray for wisdom regarding renting verses buying in New York. And, if it would be his will, that God would provide for the significant down payment needed to purchase a home in New York.
Thanks so much for your prayers, God seems to be working significantly through them already!
Love,
John and Caryn
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Please Pray For Us
As many of our friends know by now, Caryn and I have become convinced that our next phase of life and ministry is to be lived out in the New York metropolitan area. We have much to tell about the feelings we have about leaving our beloved family, friends and church. We are also so excited about the adventure ahead. We will be sending out the story with all the details soon.
Right now, however, we are just asking if our family and friends will pray specifically for the transition time. As you can imagine, it is difficult, challenging and exciting all at the same time. We really believe that God works through prayer, so we are really hoping that many will take these requests and pray often for us. Thank you!
Our Home Sale: We ask that you would pray specifically that our mortgage company will approve us for a short sale, since we are "upside down" on our house. We are current on our payments which actually makes this approval a challenge! We want to keep our good credit and maintian our integrity. Our prayer is that we can sell our house and fulfill our financial obligation so that we can preserve our good credit rating and be free of the financial burden.
Michael Going Away To College: We ask that you pray for us as Michael goes up to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University. We are excited for him, but very sad that we will be so far apart. We ask that you pray for him, that he would find good Christian friends, that God will provide the finances, and that he would adjust well. Pray also for us, it is soooo sad that we will not see him every day.
Finances: Please pray that God will provide for our significant financial need. Since we are going as missionaries to New York, we need to raise our own support, including moving expenses. Please pray that God will provide abundantly.
Place To Live: Pray for us as we search for a house to rent in New York. Our prayer is that it will be near a great school and a train station. Also, we would like to find a home that will accept our dog, Cosmo.
Moving: Finally, for all of the millions of details that go into moving. It is a bit overwhelming to think that we need to be on the road in 8 weeks! Please pray for our packing, saying goodbyes, finishing well at our current ministry, etc.
Right now, however, we are just asking if our family and friends will pray specifically for the transition time. As you can imagine, it is difficult, challenging and exciting all at the same time. We really believe that God works through prayer, so we are really hoping that many will take these requests and pray often for us. Thank you!
Our Home Sale: We ask that you would pray specifically that our mortgage company will approve us for a short sale, since we are "upside down" on our house. We are current on our payments which actually makes this approval a challenge! We want to keep our good credit and maintian our integrity. Our prayer is that we can sell our house and fulfill our financial obligation so that we can preserve our good credit rating and be free of the financial burden.
Michael Going Away To College: We ask that you pray for us as Michael goes up to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University. We are excited for him, but very sad that we will be so far apart. We ask that you pray for him, that he would find good Christian friends, that God will provide the finances, and that he would adjust well. Pray also for us, it is soooo sad that we will not see him every day.
Finances: Please pray that God will provide for our significant financial need. Since we are going as missionaries to New York, we need to raise our own support, including moving expenses. Please pray that God will provide abundantly.
Place To Live: Pray for us as we search for a house to rent in New York. Our prayer is that it will be near a great school and a train station. Also, we would like to find a home that will accept our dog, Cosmo.
Moving: Finally, for all of the millions of details that go into moving. It is a bit overwhelming to think that we need to be on the road in 8 weeks! Please pray for our packing, saying goodbyes, finishing well at our current ministry, etc.
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