My wonderful housemate is moving out onto an amazing living opportunity that has been presented to her. It’s incredible! & upon hearing this news, for a split 10 seconds (let’s be real probably more than that) I was like "oh man" in my head, doing my best to outwardly show only the excitement and trying to hide the feeling of sadness and perhaps a little fear of the unknown. I didn’t like that, because I deeply wanted to authentically be fully all in with celebrating my housemate’s new endeavor, trusting all would be well at my house, too.

I felt what I believe the Holy Spirit whipser to me, “Kailey if I provide for her, why wouldn’t I also provide good things for you, too?” Upon hearing that thought, I felt peace rush through my body, a sense of calm came over, hope revealed itself, again. Like it always does. Why do I worry?

Almost simultaneously, another thought pops in my head "I wonder what you're up to here, God? Surely, it is good!" So I start praying over the soon to be empty room & just say "whatever you see fitting I'm so down God!" Whether that be a new housemate, no housemate, foster care, refugee support, etc etc, anything & everything.

Same day my roommate officially makes the decision to move out & take this opportunity she has for her own place, I go to a wedding (last Sunday) & I have this keen sense God is going to do something significant there. But I literally expect to know about 2 people there total haha. Hmm. What are you up to, God?

After the ceremony, I go to find my seat, as I approach the table I will be dining at, this beautiful gal with a kind and warm demeanor comes up to me and says something along the lines of, "do you remember me Kailey?" Turns out her name is Kailee too! And I realize we had met years agoooo at an outdoor every heart worship event in Holland.

We start chatting, she asks what I’ve been up to lately, I start talking about all things God, joy, and adventure, including working on this house that God provided for me to live in and have as a place of belonging for others, a place of peace.

I briefly mention that my housemate is moving out and I am starting to pray about what to do with the soon to be empty room in this next season and as I am talking, Kailee lights up and says something along the lines of “I am actually looking to rent a room & be in more community before I transition to getting married.”My heart starts to feel warm, a sense of peace and hope fills my body. Woah.

We take a week to pray about it. Then we make a decision.

Done deal. That quick, God provided next steps. Kailee is officially my soon to be new housemate and we are going to be walking together in growing in our relationship with God and helping to prepare for her upcoming marriage in the next 6-12 months. Not only that, she and her significant other are eager to practice and apply more of the life model into their lives, a way of living that I am deeply passionate about and have prayed my home could be a nurturing place for just that. To be able to live with a housemate excited about this stuff is a double blessing. I cannot wait.

Thankful for experiencing joy with God’s provisions. He want’s to share his joy through provisions for you too, friend! Sometimes even that quick.

“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him” Matthew 7:11