Dear God,
I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ, whose blood washed away my sin and guilt and I stand before you without condemnation or fear. I know you are my Father and Jesus is my brother. Even my desire to come before you in supplication comes from you. I am, before you but a beggar. To whom do I turn to if not You?
So I ask, Lord that you grant me a 4-room flat in Bedok for me and Cassilda to live out our soon-to-be sacrament of marriage. I prefer that the ballot we put in last week yields a favourable result. If not the ballot, then somewhere and some means that is better. I remember how you arranged for Cassilda and I to stay side by side in Hills so I can see no reason why you won't take care of our lodgings again.Here are some reasons why I feel you should answer this request.
1. Both Cassilda and I want desire to live out our lives to glorify you and make your Name be Hallowed by as many people as possible. A home that you give us will be surrendered to that end as well. We hope to use the home to show hospitality to people, a place of refuge to others. We want to share, teach and listen to people and to help them develop their relationship with you in our home when we use it for cell groups. We can host get-togethers, meetings, prayers or counselling.
2. Should the ballot fall on someone else and they get the flat, there is no telling what they will do with it. We on the other hand want to use the flat to live out of sacramental life to serve others and glorify you. The flat we are balloting is very near the Bus interchange and MRT station, thus it makes it more convenient for others to drop by. And I really think that makes a difference.
3. Both Cassilda and I have been serving you faithfully all through this years. Even if you do not grant us this prayer, we will still continue to serve you because that is what You deserve. But please look upon our faithfulness, our desire for you, Heavenly Father and reward what you see. We have given the best of our youth to you and we will continue to give the best of our remaining years. You are Faithful God and all good things come from you.
4. It is our desire that we raise up children that fear and love you. We are willing to accept from your hands, children that you bless us with. We hope to have a home by then to be good parents and steward your gifts of life well. We pray that our children will be strong and wise in the Lord.
5. It is my desire, Lord, that I can provide a place of security and protection to my lovely wife to be. She is your greatest earthly gift to me and I thank you that you have entrusted her security and protection to me. As you will for me to do - protect her and treat her tenderly - a home is important to that end. To live out our vocation and deepen our intimacy with each other as husband and wife.
6. Because you can, Lord. As you promised in your Word:
LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. Ps 16:5
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. Proverbs 16:33
For what is man's lot from God above, his heritage from the Almighty on high? Job 31:2
At the end of the day Lord, we want a home that can be canvas on which we can paint a picture of Your presence and goodness to all who stay or visit. If possible, may we get our flat through the ballot, but not our will but yours be done.
In Jesus' Name. Amen.
written on January 29, 2008 at 1:26am
Postscript: Cassilda and I want to testify of God's love and power. On the 5th of April, we received our ballot results. Out of the 2400-plus applicants for the 199 units of 4 room flats at Bedok, we got a queue Number of 196! (this means we got it!!!!)
We want to praise God from the bottom of our hearts for His great gift and providence. For hearing our prayer and taking care of us and our future together! Thank you God! All glory to You!
