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On our way!

Finally, we have builders coming in next week for our renovations. I have a list! I always have a list! I am the list queen!

So builders, kitchen firm for final measure, GIB stopping, painting, wallpapering, install kitchen, electrician throughout, carpet and vinyl laying. Phew! Maybe I should pay myself project management fees?

We have been shivering through the start of our winter, using a fan heater until we received our electricity bill, which is when we purchased a cheap but more efficient heater. But God is good and we have had some lovely warm sunshine and some days when the heater stays off even in the evening.

It’s so exciting that we are actually starting to move on the renovations, even if somewhat daunting. However, God’s got my back.

I did seek God before we started work on the renovations, as I wondered about spending our money wisely, even though our kitchen is fifty years old and the wallpaper is peeling off. I want to be wise with our finances and generous to others as prompted by God. I did not hear God say yes to go ahead with the renovations but I also definitely felt no check in my spirit about it.

I think sometimes God leaves it up to us to decide and that is wonderful! He knows what we need, He already knows whether we are good stewards – not just of our finances, but our home, our time, our gifts and talents and so on. Usually when I pray before starting something, I have a definite yes or no. If I don’t, I know that God is allowing me this choice because either is OK. Do you agree? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

God is good! He loves to give good gifts to His children. So our renovations are a gift from God. Praise Him.

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