We are now just days away from moving to Dallas, Texas. Escrow on the house is closed, and we are as packed as we can be while we are still here. We pick up the truck on Tuesday morning, and head out Thursday morning. It’s a little hard to believe that the time has finally come for us to go, and after waiting for so long, the last couple of weeks have gone by so fast.
When you follow the Lord the enemy throws things in your way to try to trip you up. They are things that, if you let them, will cause a lot of stress, anger, fear, and trouble. We find, however, that if we hold on to our trust in God-the faith that He set us on this path-the problems will either be overcome, or will go away. He has not failed us yet. We have had more costs than we expected in the sale, but were able to save about the same amount in moving costs. The U-Haul dealer up here was not going to have a truck available for us, even though we had one reserved, but by calling the corporate office we got the truck AND 30 days free storage in Dallas. Every time something that looked bad has happened, it has worked out as soon as we let go and trusted in our Lord. These are good lessons for us to learn now, and take with us, because the enemy never stops.
Our next prayer list may be a little off schedule, due to travel and settling in at the new place. We will have our friends, Bill and Jean, with us for awhile, and we will be looking at houses and getting started in the offices. So please forgive us if we run late, and keep us in your prayers. Thank you so much that we can count on your faithful prayers.
Praise and Prayer needs
- Praise that the house has closed and we are ready to go.
- Praise that we will be able to spend the holiday with Josi’s family in Phoenix, and her sister and brother-in-law from Las Vegas.
- Pray for travel mercies as Richard and Bill drive a moving truck towing the Jeep on a trailer, and Josi and Jean drive the mini-van with the dogs.
- Pray for us to get pre-qualified for a new home in Dallas. We have applied with a couple of places and are waiting for word.
- Pray for us as we live in a single room in the Residence Hall at the International Service Center for a month. We will be eating in a cafeteria, have no TV (horrors.), and limited computer space. And the dogs will be staying elsewhere. Pray for us not to trip over each other, not to get cabin fever, and to find a house SOON.
- Pray for us to adjust to new weather, new working conditions, new people, new EVERYTHING. We are excited, but adjustment is always hard.
This list is created weekly, not necessarily on the same day. If you would like us to pray for any of your concerns, please send us a note.
In Christ’s Service
Richard and Josi Ingram
Pioneer Bible Translators
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