I got out of the house today and went RV window shopping with our dear friend, Mr. Phil. I'm not planning on buying because I have no means to do so at this time. However, I feel that I need to be prepared in what we are about to face. And I am a firm believer of praying specific prayers. One of the first things that I learned is to make sure to pray for a bathroom that has a toilet on the OUTSIDE of the tub! I just don't think I am comfortable at all with a toilet being on the inside of my tub. So that is specific prayer #1.
The little place we went had around 10 or so campers set up. They ranged in price from $6,500 (A FEMA handicapped trailer) up to $35,000 (Camper of my dreams that I am not even going to bother asking for! YIKES). There was a really nice one that came in at $9,000. The master bedroom was separate and it had a separate bedroom for the boys. I like that. I want the boys to have their own space, if possible. I believe that will help them in the transition. You may ask what was wrong with the FEMA trailer. Well, it had only one bed in it. Specific prayer #2 is two bedrooms. I like my children, but I don't want us all in the same bed. And it also did not have holding tanks. This means that we would always have to park in a travel park. This may not always be an option and we need to be prepared for it. So that is specific prayer #3.
I'm not so much picky about anything else. The rest will fall into place. I do know that there are many other options out there price wise, and that is an encouragement. It just takes looking around, talking about it, asking if anyone knows anyone selling one, and doing research. That is all part of the planning aspect. I do know that we need to have the RV lined up before we sell the house. I just feel more comfortable knowing that a place to go is secured. That is specific prayer #4. God is good and I know that in our obedience, He is going to provide what we need, not necessarily what we want, but always what we need. One of my favorite passages is Luke 12:6-7 "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." He WILL provide and look after us.
I shared our journey with our Pastor's wife tonight. I think she was as excited as we are. She is such a precious woman. I think a lot of her and it means a lot to me to have her excited about what we are doing. I shared with a few more people that sort of looked at me like we were nuts! That's funny. It does sound sort of nuts to want to sell everything you own and pack up into an RV with two boys and travel the country depending solely on sponsors, churches, and God. That's what faith is, though. We have known for over a year that we would eventually be doing this. Now, God is telling us it is time. We trust Him and choose to be obedient to Him. Just think of all of the people in the Bible who were considered nuts! I'm very thankful that Noah chose to listen to God instead of the people. Aren't you?
It's about time to wind up another beautiful day. I hope that your day has been incredible. If not, I pray blessings over you for an absolutely amazing day tomorrow. Seize the day for what it is - a gift from God. Make tomorrow your day to share God's love. Someone you will encounter will desperately need it.
Many blessings!
