Last night we hosted a church barbecue at our place. It was such a beautiful warm day where the pool was more than utilized. Such a mix of emotions as our house is near perfect due to prepping to sell. My garden has matured to where it is just lovely and yet there is a longing to be back in Mexico that overrides the material. When we bought our house we knew it was because the Lord had orchestrated it as the bank would not approve us for the cost of a house. We were introduced to a mortgage broker in our church at the time and he was able to more than double the amount the bank would support and that allowed us to purchase our home. We dedicated it to the Lord promising that it was His to be available for His work.
Seven years later a for sale sign in the front I am watching a gentle spirited woman be baptized in our pool surrounded by some very precious hearts so dear to me. It was almost too much for me to take in. A truly beautiful moment to share as this woman has suffered for so long with such grace and yet a complete surrender and adoration to the Lord that is convicting and awe inspiring.
Shortly after that then one by one people kept filing in to join in the barbecue that followed. So many surreal moments kids screaming with delight trying to make the biggest splash, (CJ always wins) people chatting and laughing with ease , eating food that make an Italian wedding look modest, all the while seeing precious friends maneuver in my kitchen as if it were their own while heartfelt worship serenaded it all.
I had been experiencing some doubt about Mexico wondering if it we made it up. Today was like a giant hug from God revealing His blessings to us and reminding us to trust Him. Many times during the day tears fell because of the love, the silent goodbyes, and the realization of His incredible and complete provision for us.
The day ended...sounds kind of hokey..with us all relaxing gazing at the stars followed by a prayer over our home, our church, and the work the Lord wants to accomplish with such sweet gratitude.