Hmppphhh.
Honestly, posting this will make me feel MUCH better; writing always does, so just bear with me if you don’t mind!
Closing was set for today at 3; last evening we received a call that the buyers were nervous. This morning, a few minutes ago, we received a call that the deal was off. Nothing like bad news when you had planned on celebrating, right?
It was really just a case of cold feet for the buyers.
So back to square one! I’ll admit to my share of tears this morning, but I’m fully trusting, fully confident that God has our best interests at heart. I don’t know what the plan is, and making plans and then telling God what you WANT to happen NOW isn’t the way it works. 
But if you would pray that things would come together soon for us, that would be fantastic. It’s kind of financially imperative for us, at this point, that we sell soon. At least that’s the way it looks on paper. God has a grander view, though, one we can’t see. That most definitely is what is keeping me smiling through the tears today!
Jen, I’ve been there, and believe me when I say that God will get this done for you. He is SO good. I believe.
Okay, roll up your sleeves. Fix the nit-picky things they wanted fixed because that way the next buyers won’t be able to nitpick about them, either. Look at this as a test drive to get the best price for your house.
I pray and ask the Lord for favor, His own favor on that house and the sale of it. And I thank Him in Jesus name for granting you and the house favor.
It will work. Do what they wanted. Fix what they wanted. And then stand and believe.
XO,
Sheila
P.S. I am also praying that the last buyers come back around AND that there is a bidding war over your house! How’s that for a prayer!
Hey Ms. Sheila! Great news is, another work day or two and we’ll be completely done. The only “major” issue they had was that the garage didn’t have electricity…but we are hoping someone else doesn’t mind! I’m feeling great right now. It’s awesome to know that God’s plan is even better than this, and I love that we’ve been through enough, and seen to the other side enough, to be able to have this attitude right now. “Pray continually, be joyful in all circumstances”…life is SO much easier when lived that way! Thanks for your encouragement! Jen
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Jennifer,
I totally agree with Sheila! The Mark 11:24 says “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire , when ye pray , believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
That’s as clear as day to me! BELIEVE when you ask- not when you see
I’m going to stand with you, believing that your house is going to sell for more than you thought AND that it will sell SOON!
Love ya!
~Annagrace
Lots of us have been there. We had already quit our jobs when the elderly buyers came to say (on Christmas Eve many years ago) they just couldn’t buy the house. We felt sorry for them and returned their deposit. Then we had to go back to our jobs on a part time basis. A few months later the house sold but we had to sell our wedding gifts to get by.
Now our present house is for sale and a tree fell during a snowstorm (nearly crushed us in our beds) and hit the chimney which now must be rebuilt. No one is looking at houses in Virginia with all this snow on the ground. But I am staying cheerful and enjoying each day. We are snug and warm and have food and entertainment. IT will work out eventually but I wish it were sooner instead of later. Looking forward to packing up and joining our household with our daughter and son-in-law in CT. Being together will be great fun. Also I am hoping for a large craft room!
Best of luck to you with selling your house.