I was a 1st time home buyer trying to purchase a condo. I had really prayed hard about this decision because the condos I was looking at purchasing were about 60 miles away form where I lived, however it was going to be much closer to work. Plus, there was the $8000 tax credit for 1st time home buyers. So financially it made a lot of sense; I would get the tax credit, would save on gas from commuting, would build equity, and my payments were going to be less then renting. I went and looked at 13 places with my realtor on a Saterday and by that night had placed 8 offers, all over asking price. Not a single offer was accepted! The housing market in southern California is quite competative currently. So I looked some more and placed another round of offers and again NOTHING... I started to get discouraged, I prayed about it and I felt God was telling me to be patient and persistent. So I kept looking. Finally, I got an offer accepted! I beat out an all cash offer by $5000, my realtor was shocked and said, " that doest happen because an all cash offer is much more secure." So I'm thinking PERFECT, God is all over this. I went all the way through escrow and the deal fell through 2 days before closing, because the lender wouldn't fund. There were issues with the HOA and no lender would loan on any property in the complex. I was very frustrated, a little confused, and back at square one; I was second guessing myself. Everyone I talked to said it happens that way some times and not to give up, I continued to pray and all I heard was be patient and keep trying, so I did. I had the same scenario happen 2 more condos. After the last one fell out I said "God what am I supposed to do?!?" I really had no idea what i was going to do. This had all happened over a 6 month time frame during which I was sleeping on a blow up mattress in my parents condo, I needed to find my own place. I was looking at all my options of renting because it seemed like the only option I had, even though in my prayers God was telling my not to go that route. All I kept hearing was be patient from Him. One day my Grandpa called and said he had heard about the troubles I had been having, and wanted to present an offer to me. He said he would give me their RV to live in if I had a place to put it by my work. My boss owns 5 acres about 5 miles from my work, so i was going to be able to keep it there and he wasn't going to charge me rent. Now, I know your thinking this is unconventional, and it is, however, it is a 1999 30' RV with a full kitchen and shower and can sleep 6 worth about $25,000. My grampa's only requirement was that I live in it for at least 1 year, and then I can do what i want with it. Talk about a gift from God! Yet I was still hesitant because it was very different and not what I was expecting or had planned. I was discussing whether or not I should do it with one of my closest friends and he said this, "your young, this will be an adventure, have fun with it!" and I could see right then it was God speaking through him. So I did it and it has been awesome! I have been saving a ton of money and it really has been fun. BE PATIENT, GOD WILL PROVIDE!

Financial Moments - Jun 3, 2010 by Derek - Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

This sounds more like a gift from a very generous grandfather.

Aug 3, 2011 by Brian
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