I Have Finished Unpacking, But I Never Moved!!!!

@Rozie37 (15499)
Turkmenistan
September 15, 2008 11:20pm CST
God has truly been good to me. As most of my friend's know, my landlord was telling lies on me and attempting to evict me. We had been going back and forth for four months. I had packed up most of my things and was searching desperately for a place to stay. But, God was not making a way for me to move out of here and it started to really scare me. I even got to the point where I felt like I was losing my faith. I had previously joined the church that I was going to as an act of faith, but nothing seened to be going right. I had got into an heated discussion with the owner and he was getting on my nerves. First, he said that he wanted me to stay, then in the next few sentences, he was saying that with the precious little time that I had left, I needed to be searching for a place to stay. I started seeing him has playing the role of "Devil's Advocate." I was the evil one and he was pretending to be on my side. Finally, I got so frustrated with him that I said look, if God wants me to be here, I will be here, if he doesn't, I won't. At that point, he walked away. Finally, I had to conclude that if God was not making a way for me to leave and everything that I had attempted, failed, maybe it was God's plan for me to stay. So I spent all afternoon yesterday, unpacking and rearranging my things. This is what I call radical faith. A few weeks ago, God gave me a song in my dream. I remember wondering in my dream whether or not I had a copy of this particular song. I realized in my dream that I did. I said, as soon as I wake up, I will listen to it. I continued to listen to it, until I packed my stereo up. I did not hear it for a couple of weeks. When I heard it yesterday, I wanted to cry, scream, dance, bounce off the walls and have a blast. This is an old gospel song from, I believe the 70's. If you know anything about classic gospel, you know that this family is legendary. This song is called "That Kind Of Friend." It is a live recording by: Tramaine Hawkins at my old church, West Angeles Church Of God in Christ in Los Angeles Ca. This is now my favorite song. I can not hear it enough. I love the Lord with all my heart. All that I am, I give glory to him, thank you, Jesus. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv4BtYZvscg
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
17 Sep 08
I am so sorry Rosie. I know I have heard before everything happens for a reason. This landlord sounds terrible to me though. I hope know some how thing will work out for the best for you. God has plans for you. Just keep the faith up. I am glad that you told him that if God wants you to be there you will be there if he dosen't I won't. It does sound like he is a evil man to me. I wish the best for you and I hope everything works out well.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
17 Sep 08
Yeah I am the same way as hard as it is to belive that God is by my side he is. Thank you for being such a good friend also.
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
17 Sep 08
It has been a very rough and trying ordeal. There were many times that I wondered if God was with me. But now I can see that he has been there all the time. I have learned a lot and am much stronger now. It was truly a test of my faith and I thank God for bringing me safely through. Thank you for your continued support and being a true friend.
@Polly1 (12644)
• United States
16 Sep 08
I am so happy that things are going better for you. I have only a few minutes before I leave. I don't have time to listen to the song, when Iget back I will. I have had lots of changes going on in my life this last week. I am living on faith too, I just know things will be ok. Take care. I am so glad that you didn't say your new favorite song was "sitting on the dock of the bay" Thats our song,
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
16 Sep 08
You still remember that song?? That is so cute. But actually there is something sad to tell you. My roommate who use to play that song all the time is now on Dialysis. I talk to her a lot and she seems to be in good spirits. She knew that this would happen eventually, but it is still not something anyone wants to face.
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@Polly1 (12644)
• United States
17 Sep 08
That is sad. As for the song, I will think of you whenever I hear it.
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
16 Sep 08
strange that kind of treatment from a landlord to tenant I mean I don't know what you have done, but you are not the only one that has to deal with such landlord. one of my mylot friends experienced the same thing, her landlord told her she had 5 days to leave saying that she didn't pay her rent where as somebody else supposed to pay her rent and this person hasn't done so. anyway I hope you don't have to move at all and the landlord stopped acting weird like that, although I actually think it may be better for you to leave, he sounds like a bit disturbed
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
16 Sep 08
He is arrogant and very unprofessional. But I want to stay here until I find something better.
@Flight84 (3048)
• United States
19 Sep 08
Sometimes God's path and will seem unclear at times. My husband and I are at the same point with building our house and with money issues. I know he will lead us down the right path though. Good luck with you. I know your faith is strong.