Odd Defying Process
Thank God for year 37 & this home He gave me! I closed on my home on 11/7 & it's been blessings on blessings daily...
"Time well spent." That's the three words that come to mind. Life brings some stuff but being in relationship with God makes the time well spent.
There is testimony on top of testimony with this home He gave me. I use the word "gave" because He showed me a few years ago that He was going to give me a home that I couldn't afford but the owners would bring the house to where I could. At the same time, He showed me my realtor would be Alicia Small (this is a separate post but follow her)!! & that He was giving me the home because I had seed in the ground. He kept saying I would have substantial money in the bank when the time came. & that the home was occupied but He would move them out and saturate the place with His presence before I arrive [*remember this].
Sooo much happened, I cannot share it all but below is five highlight reels of this process of Faith. Everything they told me they wouldn't do, God did 😊.
1) I initially was looking for a starter home but the Father told me to drive into a neighborhood one day & told me You've been looking at this home type (small), but you need to look at this one, it was large. I was thinking on "my budget" & was configuring how this would be possible. Then my friend Pastor Eason called while I was still in the neighborhood to say her sister told her, "God said to tell Ebony her house is BIG." I knew that I wasn't just looking for where I am but where I'm going (Proverbs 14:1). The house is right at 3,000 square feet.
2) There were many God moments but we later found out the home was unoccupied for over a year. This actually sealed it for me because I remembered that the Lord said He'd saturate the home with His presence before I arrived. Finding out the prior owner is a Believer & was praying a lot over the process was a deeper seal because I knew the movement would be intentional.
3) I saw this home, subsequently my realtor Alicia Small sent it & Dr. Yasha Becton did as well. When I arrived, I could hear conversation of the number the owner wanted while we stood in the kitchen talking. Whenever God gives me insight, He's giving me access. I knew what to offer based on His word. My parents, realtor Alicia Small (you have to get the right realtor) and I stood in the kitchen and prayed because I knew the Lord marked the home. However, it's always a process. It was an extended back & forth process but ultimately I received a $45K discount from the original asking price, add in the repairs including new roof & HVAC over $65K, plus closing cost credit which they said they would put no additonal funds in the house but actually did without hesitancy right before closing. In speaking with the lender, my realtor, and other people who know this real estate process well, I heard many times this NEVER happens. But it was God all along.
4) Remember I told you the Father shared I would have all of this money in the bank when I closed. He called it "revolving." Well, I know it's impossible for God to lie so I asked Him to show me what He was speaking of. The money was His bank. Every dollar I paid on Closing Day was immediately returned to me with overflow as I started house with almost $20,000 in equity. Sometimes people chase money, but God's favor is immeasurable. He will give you houses and land you did not build per His word. His favor extends well beyond any dollar amount.
5) In 2018, God shared He would show me how to START (1) & FINISH (7). This will be a separate post but the process was filled with 1s & 7s that He was moving & in it all. When I prayed to ask Him if this was it, I kept seeing the #1. He told me this was the start. I was sharing with Alicia on Closing Day about how my house contains the #7, I was turning 37, & we were closing on the 7th. & how the Lord showed me in this process how to start (1) & complete (7), a $1 bill blows in front of us as I was speaking. I love when He confirms His word tangibly.
Disclaimer: Believers are not into numerology. God does use His signs, people, and whatever is necessary to translate His message to you.
Anywho, the way to start & finish is by His word, in a state of rest + trust & thanksgiving. Understanding, the Lord will fight for you, you only need to be still (Exodus 14:14).
If I named this process, it would be "Odds Defied."
I've learned it doesn't matter what it looks like, what you feel like, what people are saying, become unrelenting on God's word. & keep asking until it happens.
There were countless God moments from family, friends, & strangers. I believe there are no coincidences in God. There were many needs throughout (which made me uber uncomfortable & I wanted to put my hands in it) but He fulfilled them all.
Big THANK YOU to my parents & sister, you all are unmatched. & of course the core who support without asking. THANK YOU Alicia, I know I'm tough but so are you. Advocating for God's will in real estate will always be rewarded, He intends for His people to own in the land & His way.
I hesitated sharing all of this because I am private. But there is no way God did all of this for me and I wasn't sharing with whomever needed to hear. Since He did it for me, He will do it for you...whatever your "it" & odd defying need is. If you've been adding that is over six figures worth of buying power in addition to the home's value. Over half a million in total. & yes, the neighborhood & home are beautiful.
Do not discount your spiritual seed. "God always pays you back." Joyce Meyer
Thank You Father for the NEW! New year (37) & home.
For those who inquired or in the blessing business, I do have a registry & cash app. Learning to receive was also a lesson learned in this process 😊. Thanks & love you all!
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Congratulations Eb, so happy for you! Thanks for sharing your story!