When God sold our home last month, we faced a huge new challenge:
renovating and relocating our family to a metal pole building that had
once housed a neighbor’s jam business. We had three weeks to remodel the
old kitchen, office and bathroom into our new home and move our
belongings into the attached warehouse.
Our new living space lacked sufficient insulation in its walls and
attic. It required new electrical service and several new circuits. It
needed a new water meter, water line and completely new plumbing because
its pipes had frozen. It also needed a wood stove and chimney to
provide heat.
As we began the renovation, it seemed impossible to complete the work
and pass the required inspections by our deadline. But we sent up a
fervent prayer for help and began to work, praising God as He provided
funds, energy, subcontractors and inspectors just when we needed them.
As we neared completion, an obstacle arose. Our new electrical service
and panel was installed, and everything had passed inspection. But when
we called the power company only days before our deadline, they told us
it would probably take 10 to 15 days to get connected.
A couple days later, with our deadline upon us, our youngest daughter,
Alissa, sensed the urgency of our situation at the breakfast table and
prayed a simple prayer for God to connect the power that day. A few
hours later, the power company trucks rolled in, and the linemen made
the connection. Soon after that, the inspector gave the final clearance,
and we made our deadline. Praise God! He is so good!
—John Lello
