Another call...

I got another "showing service" call today; an agent wants to show my house! It's been on the market for about 3 weeks, and it's been shown 3 times. If you're reading, please pray that God will send the right someone who will make an offer on it. I'd like to make a modest profit, but it's getting to the place where I'd almost be happy with a "break even" just so I can stop LOSING money on it. I think I'll contact my agent and ask about a price reduction.

It's funny. I paid $48,000 for it over two years ago, paid $5,000 to get the foundation levelled, put about $1200 into the garage project, around $2000 into the storage building in the back, about $500 in the dog kennel and patio cover, and about another $1000 or so into interior improvements. That's about $58000 altogether - I'm only asking $65,000, so it's not like I'm looking to become the next Donald Trump or anything - I'd just like a fair return on my investment. Of course, all of that's not funny. What IS funny is the fact that, no sooner than I put my house on the market, the housing market goes into the toilet and builders are practically GIVING new houses away; no closing, no down payment - just move in! Oh well...like I said, please pray that God sends someone who will love it to buy it!

Lord God,

I don't often ask for things just for myself. I usually pray for others or merely for guidance and protection. This time, though, I need something just for me and Kim, Lord. I'm asking that You send a buyer to buy my house. Please send someone who will love it for what it is - an inexpensive home in a great neighborhood; a home that has been well taken care of and has provided me with shelter and warmth during a very trying time in my life; a place where I've been alone, and a place where I've entertained family, friends, and the one true love of my life. Lord, I ask it in the name of Jesus - Amen!