MidnightWarrior
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RE: Need a place to move
Dear Guest, thank you for the prayers and Scritpure! I am seeking, knocking, asking, and that Scripture has given me hope here in the wee hours of the morning.
I felt so sure about the place I turned in the application, because it seemed to happen exactly in accordance with something I prayed...so, as I go to check on this other place, if that is the one, I still believe God can have the other potential renter drop out or the managers can decide on me...or whatever miracle God might do.
I am open to His leading but do also believe He just sometimes gives us what we want because He loves to bless His children, and, if it isn't sinful, why does He really care if I do it -- or live there? (Is there any sort of discussion forum on this board, by the way?). This seems to be a big discussion issue on another site I'm on: Is it "ask what you will and it will be done unto you" (as in I could get exact place I ask God for) or is it "Not my will but Yours be done" as in, God has the place all picked out and I just do whatever God wants me to do?
If I knew 100% for sure I was supposed to claim this place I applied as mine, then I would do it, no faith wavering. But I haven't heard God tell me to do this...so, after claiming it as mine, I did add "Nevertheless, whatever YOU want, God."
And then, sometimes, I think I hear God so plainly...and it turns out I heard all wrong in retrospect of what happens.... So, not only do I need a place to move and the really right place...I need to hear clearly from God in all this, and I desire wisdom. He says He gives wisdom LIBERALLY to those who ask. And, sometimes I just feel confused...though I know confusion is of the devil. So, along with praying I get a good place to live for a reasonable rent, etc., pray I have wisdom, insight, understanding, learn how to hear God better...and that I just stay at peace over this situation.
When I heard there was no vacancy at the one I applied to, I didn't get upset...and I felt peace about it all...so I praise God for that! I thought I might get all emotional and cry or something...but I actually felt better than I did when waiting for a phone call.
Now, I have called on one where I can see inside the studios and one bedrooms. If I heard right the studios are bigger than most studios and rent right around the same price or cheaper than most studios in this area. I am asking for enough space to fit all my stuff (so hopefully they offer a storage space or good closet space). The studio would save me on rent, so I am now thinking to try for one if it is favorable in size. Originally, was asking for one bedroom, as some studios are barely bigger than my bedroom.
I thank you all for praying!  It's getting down to crunch time on this move...so I really do need to secure a place. Knowing people are praying helps so much. I KNOW God has a plan for me...and sometimes He is a Red Sea God with me...only was hoping He woudn't be this time. My sister is getting married May 1, and I would really like to have something by then. Still, I know the plans of a man are in his heart but the reply of the tongue is from the Lord. He truly knows best, and I have to keep releasing this to Him.
I am a single gal, and if I could get a decent roomate that would be cool, too. But it would have to be a strong Christian who would keep things clean. I live with messy people now, and I am so looking forward to a cleaner enivornment when I move. I started praying to move from here a while ago to get free of the mess, but I had to stay and help pay rent...then, my sister met this guy, and they are getting married, so we are breaking up this living situation (two of her kids already moved on their own from here). So, God did release me from living with family through that...which answered that prayer that I could move to live on my own and get away from the mess....
Anyway, sorry for sharing my life's story. I do get wordy, sometimes... I thank you, once more, for praying. 
Lord, lead me to the right place. I hope it's B - - - - - - - n or S P to which I applied, so I can get a place secured. I pray I have peace. If I apply, I pray I am not on pins and needles waiting. Help me to be calm as I wait. I know the first two moves from family, I got the reply so quick. I had worried I didn't make enough income the first time, and I got right in, no problems. Then, the next time, I was able to secure low income when friends told me they were on waiting lists and couldn't get in...and I heard right back within a week (or less). I am so thankful for those successful moves, and I look forward to another! I know You have the right place for me, and I believe I can take the kitties (remove the fear and condemnation that maybe I am being selfish or asking for too much there).
I just claim, now, in the Name of Jesus, that my apartment/duplex/place manifests! Lord, I already altered my prayer to asking for less than I had originally wanted...so if the original prayer is OK and right...answer that one for the 1 bedroom (possibly two), with the washer and dryer in the unit that will take cats, that is on the bus line and that is near to work...for a reasonable price. I pray for You to bless me beyond what I am thinking or asking. Nothing is too difficult for You, and I do not want to limit You. But, I also know You are Sovereign and I would rather be in Your will than out, no matter how this goes. So, Lord, I pray for You to come through, quickly, and show me which place is mine. If there is a place coming open for rent that is better and mine, bring it to my attention. Put it in the newspaper listings or bring someone across my path to tell me of it.
Bring me FAVOR for the most reasonable rent for what I am getting...as most cheap places around here are dumpy or have roaches. Spare me getting into a run down place for cheap rent. Let me not get into rent that over extends my finances, either. Supply, miraculously, as only You can. I ask, in the Mighty Name of Jesus I pray, amen.
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