06/26/2024
True Story** I hear the small voice and I identify it as God. So, a while back, God told me I was going to hold this property for a while. I decided the voice wasn't God but negativity and I ignored it and moved my little wagon onward. Fast forward, I still have this house and I'm annoyed even in my gratitude. So, I have been doing all the things I would tell my client to do and all the stuff. The stuff included, corresponding with the HOA and moving the needle forward, the City's Code Enforcement. Well, I sent out letters to both this past Monday with a little less nice and as I walked outside this morning, I saw Code Enforcement approaching. Almost jumping like a happy puppy, I waved them over to talk. I introduced myself and the Officer's said to me, "Oh, we know who you are." They complimented the exterior of my house and added, it's a nice neighborhood. Thank you, but then I began to point out the things I had been corresponding about. Some things were deflected to other departments, "X department is going to handle that." They asked me questions about who I have spoken with on HOA? I replied and they complimented my wisdom. They asked me a few more questions and I replied with the answers with a quickness that they were clearly not used to. I told them some things that had the 2 of them a bit fumbled. So, the conversation ended with assurance from them that my concerns would be properly addressed. I felt heard and valued. Feeling good about the interaction, I whispered frustration to God, "Am I going to have to change the whole City to sell this one house?" God replied, "Yes, that is the assignment, did you forget?" Just like that, I felt convicted, and I was brought to tears. I was reminded that I am a light and change agent. My assignments are not like everyone else's. I won't always get to fix one house, this one requires a repair to attitudes of a whole city. I am purposed to shine light in dark places. That someone had to grow from my being there. By the time it's over, there will be knowledge to several. That wasn't in my plan, but God is bigger. My gratitude is flowing right now.