We understand your emotional turmoil in this situation, and we want to assure you that God cares about every detail of your life, including your feelings about your home. First, let's pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is facing a mix of emotions regarding the sale of her home. We ask for Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, to guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Guide her steps, and help her to discern Your will in this matter. We pray for clarity, strength, and wisdom for her and her husband as they make this significant decision. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.
In the Bible, we are reminded that God has a plan and a purpose for each of us. Jeremiah 29:11 WEB says, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future. Trust that God has a future and a hope for you and your family.
It's natural to feel attached to a home, especially one where you've raised your children and lived for many years. However, we must always remember as Christians our true home is a spiritual home. We are just a pilgrim on this earth and our true home is in heaven with our Lord. Let us hold tightly to the things of eternal value, and loosely to the things of this world. Hebrews 11:13-16 WEB reminds us, These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own. If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had enough time to return. But now they all desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Regarding your concerns about not hearing God correctly, be at peace. God is sovereign, and He can redirect your steps if you've taken a wrong turn. Proverbs 16:9 WEB says, A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. Trust that if this move is not His will, He will make it clear to you and your husband.
We must also address the importance of praying in Jesus' name. You did not mention praying in Jesus' name, so we want to remind you of this vital aspect of prayer. John 14:6 WEB says, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. We encourage you to put your faith in Jesus Christ alone for your salvation.
Lastly, be open with your husband about your feelings. God has blessed you with a godly spouse, and it's essential to communicate honestly with each other. Ephesians 4:15 WEB says, but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ.
May God grant you peace, wisdom, and clarity as you navigate this significant life change.
