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Whiskey's Wisdom: Preach With Your Paws

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Real Estate Agent with Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 CA BRE# 01261476

"Preach With Your Feet NOT With Your Mouth..."
Our Minister used to say that to us every Sunday.

"To have a curable illness and to leave it untreated except for prayer
is like sticking your hand in a fire and asking God to remove the flame."

Author, Sandra L. Douglas

Your action for today is to add some action to your prayers.
Whiskey allowed me to chime in here...

Action not words: In my lowest moments, and I'm talking tragic moments:
I prayed. Prayer and Faith are very important to me
...because I knew my higher power had a plan for me-I just couldn't see it yet in those moments.

Ahh but my higher power only answered my prayers when I took action.

My higher power's standards for me included me needing to:
walk the walk not talk the talk.
To make decisions and take actions that moved me towards
and eventually on the path preset for me.

Nothing was revealed until I got on the path. Faith combined with action got me to the path. Sitting around only hoping and praying; preaching at others instead of getting "my own house in order" was never going to get it done.

These were righteous moments when the plan was revealed and the pain gave way to wisdom, understanding and eventually I found my joy.


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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Thomas - there is much wisdom found in the laws of paws.  Pause too.  Maybe they really go hand in hand.  😃🐶😃

Feb 24, 2023 07:47 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Michael Jacobs You sir have the quote of the week!
"the laws of paws"

Feb 24, 2023 07:54 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Great post, you cannot travel anywhere till you raise the sails and lift the anchor.

Feb 24, 2023 08:25 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Thomas,

I love the words of wisdom from Whisky and agree, I think Michael Jacobs, our very own word smither, just came up with the quote of the week: "The laws of paws!"

Feb 24, 2023 10:25 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Prayers are part of each night before I retire.  As I have grown older, they do mean more than when I was younger.

Feb 24, 2023 12:43 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

For me too Leanne Smith - with age comes wisdom or just the appreciation of the power of prayer.

Feb 24, 2023 01:23 PM
Leanne Smith

I believe that to be quite true.

Feb 25, 2023 10:31 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That pooch has the most adorable countenance about him.  I hope you and Whiskey have a delightful weekend.

Feb 24, 2023 05:18 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Thomas, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Feb 24, 2023 05:19 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Were your ears burning today?  Someone was telling me that you have a friend in Bullhead City that you refer business to.

Feb 24, 2023 05:20 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Brian England I actually have two Buffini & Company friends of over 10 & 18  years respectively there and so I have to rotate every other referral to keep it fair. LOL.
Although it's very rare I have a referral for there.

Typically it's Lake Havasu in that part of AZ I have referral for.

Who was the someone Brian?

Feb 24, 2023 07:28 PM
Brian England

I don't remember the name but the guy was described as being tall and fat, haha.

Feb 25, 2023 05:18 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Thomas - I absolutely loved what your minister said!!!! What an inspiring post.  I also love the comment from Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Feb 24, 2023 08:23 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

The best part of this post were the last four words "I found my joy!" Love it!

Feb 25, 2023 05:44 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Feb 25, 2023 06:51 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

When you are going through hell, keep on going.  Sitting in misery is not a solution.  Have a great week.  I am glad that Kathy featured you. 

Feb 26, 2023 05:13 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

"Faith combined with action got me to the path"

So true, I have that same experience.

Feb 26, 2023 07:14 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

faye schubert it's an amazing feeling to see faith rewarded...I'm happy to hear you've shared that same victory... Happy Sunday!

Feb 26, 2023 07:36 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Love this! So glad Kathy shared it and I didn't miss it.

Lots of wisdom in the comments also!

Feb 26, 2023 08:06 AM
Michael Jacobs

Sharon Tara - comments can be quite insightful.  

Feb 26, 2023 08:18 AM
Sharon Tara

Michael Jacobs  Yours being one of them!

Feb 26, 2023 08:59 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Sharon Tara thanks for letting me know, I hadn't realized Kathy featured it until I read your comment.

Feb 26, 2023 09:28 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

So very true Thomas.  Faith and action go hand in hand and God will show us a way.  I just talked an hour ago to a friend who has cancer and thank God he's taking immediate action - as in weeks. He is positive and upbeat and knows God is taking care of him.

Feb 26, 2023 12:01 PM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

It sounds like you had a wonderful preacher and that you listened well.  It takes a lot of work to get our house in order. 

Feb 27, 2023 12:04 PM