"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred is procrastination. There have been many days I come home from work feeling somewhat sickly. Not that I am physically sick, just "sick and tired". Much of being sick and tired has a lot to do with putting things off we do not want to do today. We know our work is not complete, yet we put it off for another time or another day. Procrastination will make you feel sick at heart.
Every day should have goals to be met. Set your goals, focus, get motiviated and accomplish all of you daily goals with great diligence! You may be tired as you sit at the dinner table with your family, but at least you will not be Sick and Tired.
Father give me strength and motivation to accomplish all I must do today with great passion and diligence. AMEN.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Being Diligent in all you do
"Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich." Proverbs 10:4
This is one of my favorite verse's in the Bible when it comes to business. It needs no interpretation and is perfectly clear. Success is hard work and being the very best you can possibly be. Taking shortcuts and not doing your very best will result in failure. To be certain, lets define Diligence.
Diligence, as defined by wikipedia, means; •Diligence is a zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work, exemplified by a decisive work ethic, budgeting of one's time, monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness, and putting forth full concentration in one's work. Diligence is usually promoted in work places.
Unfortunately, too many are staying home and waiting on the government to support there needs rather than working hard to support their families and becoming successful in the workplace. Our Heavenly Father can and will provide so much more than our government. Whereas the government helps the lazy, our Heavenly Father guarantees great success to those that are diligent in all they do.
Other versus concerning Diligence include:
"The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slack hand will be put to forced labor." Proverbs 12:24 If you do not work hard to build and have your own business, you will be forced to work for others. You control your own destiny and achievements.
"The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the soul of the diligent is made fat." Proverbs 13:4 The lazy will never be fulfilled and always wanting whereas the diligent will have a fulfilled soul and will want nothing.
Father help me to be diligent in all I do today so that I may be successful and pleasing in your eyes.
This is one of my favorite verse's in the Bible when it comes to business. It needs no interpretation and is perfectly clear. Success is hard work and being the very best you can possibly be. Taking shortcuts and not doing your very best will result in failure. To be certain, lets define Diligence.
Diligence, as defined by wikipedia, means; •Diligence is a zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work, exemplified by a decisive work ethic, budgeting of one's time, monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness, and putting forth full concentration in one's work. Diligence is usually promoted in work places.
Unfortunately, too many are staying home and waiting on the government to support there needs rather than working hard to support their families and becoming successful in the workplace. Our Heavenly Father can and will provide so much more than our government. Whereas the government helps the lazy, our Heavenly Father guarantees great success to those that are diligent in all they do.
Other versus concerning Diligence include:
"The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slack hand will be put to forced labor." Proverbs 12:24 If you do not work hard to build and have your own business, you will be forced to work for others. You control your own destiny and achievements.
"The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the soul of the diligent is made fat." Proverbs 13:4 The lazy will never be fulfilled and always wanting whereas the diligent will have a fulfilled soul and will want nothing.
Father help me to be diligent in all I do today so that I may be successful and pleasing in your eyes.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Time to Replace Fear with Peace
"Do not be afraid of sudden fear nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught." Proverbs 3: 25-26
Fear is one, if not the worst emotion one can have. The feeling of fear is aweful and so many things can evoke fear in our lives. Some fear is good. If you are hiking in the mountains and come upon a bear, I suggest you do not attempt petting the bear and talk about how cute he his. This type of fear can save your life by telling your brain to get out of these woods!
When we make decisions based on fear, it nearly always results in a bad decision and makes our situation even worse. Although there are times when we question why God would allow bad things to happen, we must understand that God is God and He is in control. We shall never understand the things God does through our finite minds. We are instructed to trust and obey. That takes all the pressure off of me and put into the hands of our Heavenly Father.
When things happen in our lives to cause fear, place your problems at the feet of our Heavenly Father and ask for the Peace of God to calm our spirit before making any decisions. A peaceful mind with clear direction will always be the right decision!!
Take a friend to hear the good news in church tomorrow!!
Fear is one, if not the worst emotion one can have. The feeling of fear is aweful and so many things can evoke fear in our lives. Some fear is good. If you are hiking in the mountains and come upon a bear, I suggest you do not attempt petting the bear and talk about how cute he his. This type of fear can save your life by telling your brain to get out of these woods!
When we make decisions based on fear, it nearly always results in a bad decision and makes our situation even worse. Although there are times when we question why God would allow bad things to happen, we must understand that God is God and He is in control. We shall never understand the things God does through our finite minds. We are instructed to trust and obey. That takes all the pressure off of me and put into the hands of our Heavenly Father.
When things happen in our lives to cause fear, place your problems at the feet of our Heavenly Father and ask for the Peace of God to calm our spirit before making any decisions. A peaceful mind with clear direction will always be the right decision!!
Take a friend to hear the good news in church tomorrow!!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Why Worry? Be Happy!
"And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?" Mathew 6:27
One of the scariest times in ones life is starting over again. I see this reality every day as we teach those desiring to start a career in some area of real estate. People come to us seeking their real estate license for all kinds of reasons but many have no income due to being laid off from their jobs. Many live thier days filled with uncertainty and in fear of what life has in store for today. Anxieity fills our mind, soul and hearts. When we make decisions filled with anxietity, rarely do things work out the way we would hope.
Our Heavenly Father knows our needs even better than we know all our needs. He always has and always will provide for all of our needs. Our problem is learning to accept his help and stop trying to make it on our own. This is what brings anxiety into our lives. Anxieity will blind us and keep us from reaching our desired destiny in life.
Worrying will not help anything and will certainly not make any part of our lives better. Seek those things commanded by Jesus through prayer. As we learn to walk in the steps of Jesus, we will find that life is good and every day is another day closer to Heaven.
I pray today that all I do and all I say will be pleasing to you Father. I will no longer worry about those things I cannot control. Help me to be diligent in all I do and gratefully accept the awesome blessings you have instore for me today.
One of the scariest times in ones life is starting over again. I see this reality every day as we teach those desiring to start a career in some area of real estate. People come to us seeking their real estate license for all kinds of reasons but many have no income due to being laid off from their jobs. Many live thier days filled with uncertainty and in fear of what life has in store for today. Anxieity fills our mind, soul and hearts. When we make decisions filled with anxietity, rarely do things work out the way we would hope.
Our Heavenly Father knows our needs even better than we know all our needs. He always has and always will provide for all of our needs. Our problem is learning to accept his help and stop trying to make it on our own. This is what brings anxiety into our lives. Anxieity will blind us and keep us from reaching our desired destiny in life.
Worrying will not help anything and will certainly not make any part of our lives better. Seek those things commanded by Jesus through prayer. As we learn to walk in the steps of Jesus, we will find that life is good and every day is another day closer to Heaven.
I pray today that all I do and all I say will be pleasing to you Father. I will no longer worry about those things I cannot control. Help me to be diligent in all I do and gratefully accept the awesome blessings you have instore for me today.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Ask for whatever you wish!
"Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in me." John 15:4
"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." John 15:7
As my pastor said a few weeks ago, we must put aside the American Dream and work harder on the Heavenly Dream. As you all know, I very much love practicing and teaching real estate. I have many goals in my business plan and work very hard, day in and day out to accomplish those goals. I also have a desire to acheive the American Dream. Although there is nothing wrong with a desire for the American Dream, Jesus said our dreams will not come true unless we "abide" in him. Abide means to comply with and obey. Jesus was never concerned about the American Dream, rather to please our Heavenly Father and to carry out his commandments.
We work so hard for the things that matter the least. Jesus said for us to abide in him and whatever I wish, it will be done for me. Perhaps we should abide in Jesus and have his words abide in us so we can have all those things we need. Success is built on relationships with friends. Jesus also said in John 15:14, "You are My friends if you do what I command you". True Friends love and care for each other so much that they are willing to lay down their life for each other, just as Jesus did for us. Spend today making friends and building relationships and you will find this day to be the most fulfilling day you will spend.
If we will spend the time and effort building the Heavenly Dream, you will find the American Dream will not be far behind. We must get our priorities in order before we can achieve the ultimate SUCCESS!!
I pray that today will produce new friends that I may share my Heavenly dreams.
"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." John 15:7
As my pastor said a few weeks ago, we must put aside the American Dream and work harder on the Heavenly Dream. As you all know, I very much love practicing and teaching real estate. I have many goals in my business plan and work very hard, day in and day out to accomplish those goals. I also have a desire to acheive the American Dream. Although there is nothing wrong with a desire for the American Dream, Jesus said our dreams will not come true unless we "abide" in him. Abide means to comply with and obey. Jesus was never concerned about the American Dream, rather to please our Heavenly Father and to carry out his commandments.
We work so hard for the things that matter the least. Jesus said for us to abide in him and whatever I wish, it will be done for me. Perhaps we should abide in Jesus and have his words abide in us so we can have all those things we need. Success is built on relationships with friends. Jesus also said in John 15:14, "You are My friends if you do what I command you". True Friends love and care for each other so much that they are willing to lay down their life for each other, just as Jesus did for us. Spend today making friends and building relationships and you will find this day to be the most fulfilling day you will spend.
If we will spend the time and effort building the Heavenly Dream, you will find the American Dream will not be far behind. We must get our priorities in order before we can achieve the ultimate SUCCESS!!
I pray that today will produce new friends that I may share my Heavenly dreams.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Growing Stonger in Uncertain Times
"Consider it all joy, my bretheren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." James 1: 2-4
What a great and wonderful time to be a small business owner today! I know what you are thinking, we are living through the worst recession in the past generation. The economy is in the tank and showing no signs of improvement. Much uncertainty exist with pending government regulation and no one seems to know what the government is doing or trying to do.
James tells us to consider it all joy when we encounter various trails. It is often hard to grow and keep a positive perpective when everything around us seems to be crumbling. Just know that God will never forsake us or leave us. He knows what we can handle and what we cannot handle. We must trust in the inspired words of James and endure the trials by seeking God's wisdom and obeying his commands. The tests we endure produces perfection so that your life and/or business will be lacking nothing.
Father, give me strength to endure the many trials I will encounter today and tomorrow. Give me the wisdom to deal with all trials in a manner that will be pleasing to you. Use each trial to make me strong so that endurance will not be a concern, rather, it will be a habbit.
What a great and wonderful time to be a small business owner today! I know what you are thinking, we are living through the worst recession in the past generation. The economy is in the tank and showing no signs of improvement. Much uncertainty exist with pending government regulation and no one seems to know what the government is doing or trying to do.
James tells us to consider it all joy when we encounter various trails. It is often hard to grow and keep a positive perpective when everything around us seems to be crumbling. Just know that God will never forsake us or leave us. He knows what we can handle and what we cannot handle. We must trust in the inspired words of James and endure the trials by seeking God's wisdom and obeying his commands. The tests we endure produces perfection so that your life and/or business will be lacking nothing.
Father, give me strength to endure the many trials I will encounter today and tomorrow. Give me the wisdom to deal with all trials in a manner that will be pleasing to you. Use each trial to make me strong so that endurance will not be a concern, rather, it will be a habbit.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Success is Yours for the Taking
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith." 2Timothy 4:7
For two years I have heard and listened to nearly everyone I talk to tell me how bad the real estate industry is. In fact, you know it is bad when charities call you wanting donations, and as soon as you tell them you are in real estate, they decide to send money to you. Thousands of real estate agents have quit over the last couple of years and most real estate schools in South Carolina have closed the doors.
Even during the worst of times, Top Producers not only survived the worst recession we have seen in our life time, many that I have talked to say they actually did better the last couple of years than ever before. How can they continue to do so well when most took a huge hit in their life style and many others just quit? Its because they believe the words spoken by Paul in the passage above. They know if they fight the good fight with all they have, they have faith they will win the fight! The winners/survivors chose not to believe or listen to the nay Sayers. All we heard over the last 2 years is how bad real estate is and no one can survive in real estate.
I know things are really looking good in real estate because I now only hear about half of those I talk to say real estate is still not a good industry to be in. The fact of the matter is simply. Those that seek the Lords guidance and have faith the Lord will deliver in all conditions and circumstances, we not only be standing at the end of the fight, we will have VICTORY!! Do not listen to those of little or no faith for they shall be defeated. Be diligent in all you do and success will surely be yours.
Paul tells Timothy that there will be many that do not listen to sound instruction, rather, listen to others that are saying what they want to hear. Followers in Christ must continue the good fight and have faith that our Lord will see that we all experience VICTORY!
For two years I have heard and listened to nearly everyone I talk to tell me how bad the real estate industry is. In fact, you know it is bad when charities call you wanting donations, and as soon as you tell them you are in real estate, they decide to send money to you. Thousands of real estate agents have quit over the last couple of years and most real estate schools in South Carolina have closed the doors.
Even during the worst of times, Top Producers not only survived the worst recession we have seen in our life time, many that I have talked to say they actually did better the last couple of years than ever before. How can they continue to do so well when most took a huge hit in their life style and many others just quit? Its because they believe the words spoken by Paul in the passage above. They know if they fight the good fight with all they have, they have faith they will win the fight! The winners/survivors chose not to believe or listen to the nay Sayers. All we heard over the last 2 years is how bad real estate is and no one can survive in real estate.
I know things are really looking good in real estate because I now only hear about half of those I talk to say real estate is still not a good industry to be in. The fact of the matter is simply. Those that seek the Lords guidance and have faith the Lord will deliver in all conditions and circumstances, we not only be standing at the end of the fight, we will have VICTORY!! Do not listen to those of little or no faith for they shall be defeated. Be diligent in all you do and success will surely be yours.
Paul tells Timothy that there will be many that do not listen to sound instruction, rather, listen to others that are saying what they want to hear. Followers in Christ must continue the good fight and have faith that our Lord will see that we all experience VICTORY!
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