Rejoice

It's been said that joy is contagious; and maybe through studying Paul's great epistle of joy to the Philippians, it is rubbing off on me.   I was filled with joy yesterday when my friend told me that she decided to accept my offer to move into the condo.   I see it as an answer to prayer; and I think that it will be a blessing to us both.

While it is not the ideal situation financially; yet, this enables me to continue to use the condo for what I had initially intended - to help others.    As I was praying for God's direction, there really was not anyone else that I would rather rent to.    I will continue to pray that God will continue to work all things out; and that this added dimension of being landlord-renter will in no way affect our friendship negatively. 

This will allow her to have "her own place" now that she is just about ready to fully face "the working world" after finishing school.   And, hopefully, the beautiful setting will be a blessing to her.  For me, I can put off thinking about selling the place for a little longer; and maybe the value will even start going back up some.  And, it would be bring me joy to see that God uses this to bless her.

There may be some who may wonder at my seemingly poor financial decision; but, I think that this is what we are encouraged to do in life - to love God and to love others.    And, I know that I'm doing this out of my caring for her and my love for God.   I place all things into His Hands and pray for His continued guidance.