Rewarder of Faithfulness

Job 42:7-17

The LORD blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the first. He had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen and a thousand donkeys. – Job 42:7

Job’s story will forever remind me that God rewards the faithful. I acknowledge that rewards may not come here, on earth. For it may come during eternity. Only God knows. But, I’m confident that the faithful shall be rewarded.

My wife and I recently decided to do our daily devotions before the sun rises. We decided we should put our spiritual practices, like reading the bible, first thing in the morning. “No bible, no breakfast!” is the policy here at home. Ever since we applied Matthew 6:33 in our lives, and faithfully seeking him first before anything else, that’s when all the rewards started to come. This is when our lives became better.

What’s your story? How were you rewarded because of your faithfulness?

Glory to God

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Holder of Satan’s Reigns

Job 1:1-12

The LORD said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your hands, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. – Job 1:12

In this passage, God reveals His total control over everything. Satan can’t even do anything without God’s approval! Satan can’t even lay a finger on God’s people! A very powerful reminder why God reigns supreme!

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people like Job? Why does He allow good things to happen to bad people? These questions forever puzzled me, but I think I’m beginning to see why. As long as I am on earth, I am within Satan’s grasp. The closer I get to God, the more Satan wants to destroy me and my relationship with the Father in heaven. That’s his job! He doesn’t want me there!

I never had tests like Job had. I hope I never experience those extreme tests of Faith! I really think it’ll come when I get closer and closer to Him. When my test come, I just hope and pray I am mindful enough to think in a godly perspective and ace it just like Job did.

Glory to God.

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Seven Things… Realtor

Dear Realtors,

Kindly share this with your clients and share additional advice at the comments section below.

1. Hire a licensed Realtor working full time. Full service means the broker is working for you whenever you are in need. Full time brokers are best prepared to resolve problems that crop up during negotiations and inspections as well as those that occur after the purchase.
2. Hire a Realtor with passion, enthusiasm and dedication. This is the broker who goes the extra mile to get the best results, even with the going gets tough.
3. Hire a market savvy Realtor. Consistent sales in a given neighborhood reveals geographic market smarts that can save money. Knowledge is key.
4. Hire a tech-savvy Realtor. Most home transactions today begin on the Internet. All eventually get a technology assist.
5. Hire a team player. A real estate broker with a network of professionals at his disposal can take the screws out of finding a good handyman, insurance agent, mortgage broker, home inspector or a variety of other home buying and owning professionals you will need.
6. Hire a well-respected or ethical Real Estate Broker.  These are Realtors who only deal with trustworthy, licensed, and ethical professionals.
7. Hire a Realtor who you feel you can trust.

Excerpt from Broderick Perkins’s “10 Things To Look For In A Realtor” (click here).

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How to Stay Productive?

After this morning’s jog with my youngest brother James and our dog Kenji, I found myself in front of the computer reading emails and some articles that captured my attention.  Then I realized, I have nothing to do for the rest of the day.  Nothing planned and no appointments.  This is terrible because this means I am, or will be, unproductive.

As a Real Estate Broker I have 5 major tasks:

1. to obtain and update listings
2. to adverstise or market these listings / properties
3. to manage office
4. to recruit salespersons and
5. to train salespersons

And If I’m not doing any task above, you guessed it, I’m a bum.  Atleast for a day.  I know this is not written in my list, but I think this is now the most difficult and most important task: making sure everyone is busy.  Since I vowed, this kind of day will never happen again, I researched on how people stay productive.

Here’s my favorite tips on the subject:

1. Know yourself
2. Start the day properly
3. Plan to work or create a to do list
4. Isolate yourself and remove distractions
5. Actually do what you need to do or Just do it

If these don’t work, atleast read and try to learn something new or look for someone to help.  What’s your secret in staying productive?  Please share…

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