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When You Let God Guide, He Provides

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with 3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. #9001154

Join me for my weekly bible study to start off this week with some quiet time to ponder and reflect about what is important. This week, the focus is about When You Let God Guide, He Provides. As I study this, I pray it over my life, my thoughts and my business.

Several related scriptures in this study this week:

Matthew 6:25-33

I tell you not to worry about your life. Don't worry about having something to eat, drink, or wear. Isn't life more than food or clothing? Look at the birds in the sky! They don't plant or harvest. They don't even store grain in barns. Yet your Father in heaven takes care of them. Aren't you worth more than birds?

Can worry make you live longer? Why worry about clothes? Look how the wild flowers grow. They don't work hard to make their clothes. God gives such beauty to everything that grows in the fields, even though it is here today and thrown into a fire tomorrow. He will surely do even more for you! Why do you have such little faith? Don't worry and ask yourselves, "Will we have anything to eat? Will we have anything to drink? Will we have any clothes to wear?" Only people who don't know God are always worrying about such things. Your Father in heaven knows that you need all of these. But more than anything else, put God's work first and do what he wants. Then the other things will be yours as well.

Luke 12:28-32

If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

2 Corinthians 9:8

God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done.

Philippians 4:19

And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

 

God loves us as His children. If He takes cares of the birds and bees, what more would our Father do for us? As much as we associate with material things, prosperity and wealth in these context, I quickly reflected on another important point. Not only does God provide us with all that we need in order to survive this world, He will give us our heart's desires: peace, comfort, health, compassion, mercy, forgiveness - all of which money cannot buy.

Jeremiah 29: 11

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future".

God has a plan and His plan is always perfect even though we may not understand it yet. If we let God complete our life's painting, then we would understand why things are the way it is. I need to repeat after myself this thought everyday.

James 1:5-8

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.

Ask and He will not resent us for asking. If it is material possession that we want, ask. If it is good business that we want, ask. But He as our Father always know our needs better than we do. He will deliver us in His own time. Unfortunately, not ours.

As much as I pray for God to provide, I know that God helps those who help themselves. So, there is a fine line between just sitting around all day praying for better business, more clients and enlarged territories. I believe that I must prepare myself in order to receive God's provision. In the past, I wrote a blog called, Prepare For Rain. I know if I post this link, chances are that it would not be read. So, I am going to make this post even longer by using the content from a previous blog. But that's because I feel there's a need to understand this story:

Prepare For Rain (from the Movie Facing The Giants):

This is the story about 2 farmers who needed rain. Both prayed for rain. But only one of them went out to prepare his fields to receive it. Which one do you think trusted God to send the Rain?

The answer: The one who prepared his fields.

Big Question: Which one are you?

God will send the rain when He is ready. All you do is to prepare your fields to receive it.

We serve a God that opens doors no one can shut. He shuts doors where no one can open. In Revelations 3, God said, "I have placed for you an open door that no one can shut. I know you dont have much strength yet you have kept my word and did not deny My name. Keep a tight grip with what you have so no one can distract you and steal your crown. I will keep you safe in the time of testing."

Prior to becoming a believer, I thought that all that I have was because I set my mind to it and went to achieve all these things my heart desired. I was the author of my life and the maker of my destiny. There are some truth to them but at the same time, I was naive. I forgot that all that I have was because of the Lord's provision, not my ability that acquired them. Since giving my life to the Lord, I plough my fields everyday to anticipate God's provision. BUT, I leave it all up to Him to provide.

If He thinks that the deal is better left dead, I take comfort in that - after doing all I know. If He thinks He wants to resurrect a dead deal, He can make it alive again. I am just here to serve where He calls me. I serve with great joy and enthusiasm, giving my very best with all that I have and know. The rest is up to Him. This season in my life, I - like most of you are called to serve in the real estate industry. Until He moves me, I am to bloom where I am planted. And so are you.

1 Colossians 3:6

I planted, and Apollos watered, but God made it grow.

Now, be ALL that you can in ALL of your deals. Serve your clients with ALL of your soul. Then let God drive the bus in your business. When you let Him guide, He will provide EVERY SINGLE TIME.

Now, go out there to be the salt and light of this earth. Much to your success this week.

 

I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me to be.

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I proudly serve and sell real estate in the northern suburb cities of the Dallas metroplex. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in neighborhoods of Frisco, Plano, Dallas, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prosper, Celina, Richardson, Dallas M-Streets, Dallas White Rock Lake area and other surrounding areas and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact me immediately.

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Contact:
Loreena Yeo
Realtor®/ Broker of 3:16 team REALTY
(214) 783-2210
loreena@loreenayeo.com

 

 

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Comments (15)

Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I love that story from facing the giants.  The scripture you quoted is so relevant in trusting in the Lord God to provide for those of us who prepare our fields.  Praying alone may not get you through.  Prayer and preparation and God will provide.

Nov 09, 2008 02:29 PM
Paula Swayne
Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA
Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Wow...how strange! And how perfect!
I have been on a program to read the Bible in a year.  I have been using the King James version. To be honest, it has been challenging and at times sad, disappointing and then uplifting.  Many times I don't understand what I am reading.  I just decided I didn't want to read any more of Ezekial as it seems very repetitive.  As I was feeling a little guilty about quitting Ezekial, I thought...there must be someone out there who is going some kind of Bible study blog...and tonight, here you are!  I am not sure I can get through your blogs as they are lengthly to absorb all at once, but I will certainly take advantage of what I can! Thanks!

Nov 09, 2008 03:47 PM
Elizabeth Nieves
The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC
Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

My dear sister,

I praise Our Heavenly Father for YOU! You are a blessing...such a blessing! The story from Facing the Giants has a very special meaning to me. I'm glad you reposted your other post. There is more truth in those few words than some whole books contain. God's way is the ONLY way! I am learning day by day to trust Him with everything. Like you, I want to do my part. However, once we've done all that we can do...we just need to trust Him and rest in His promises. GBU!!

 

BTW...I am going to bookmark this post and refer back to it in a post I've been working on.

Nov 09, 2008 04:36 PM
Mike Wong
Keller Williams Realty Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
Realtor: Commercial, Residential, Leasing, Invest

Loreena thanks again for the inspiration. I love your perspective of James 1:5-8 and I completely agree with you. I know I have recieved many blessinge as a result of my prayers, but Im also pro active in persuing those goals and blessings, and I rely on God to lead me there.

I also once had the same mindset as you, that I believed I was in control of my destiny. I how slowly begun accepting god and Jesus Christ back in my life and I cant even begin to explain the peace and calm that I now feel.

Thank you for incorporating this into your blog. I really enjoy this every week.

Nov 09, 2008 05:10 PM
Eunice Waller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simpson Realtors - Locust Grove, VA
Working Together, We Can Do Great Things

Loreena, I enjoyed reading the inspiration.  God does provide.

Nov 10, 2008 09:53 PM
Patricia Beck
RE/MAX Properties, Inc., ABR, GRI, SRES - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realty

Scripture can be so encouraging, especially during difficult times.  I agree with you, we cannot just sit around waiting for things to come to us, we need to do our part as well and be prepared.  The Lord does provide!

Nov 11, 2008 07:45 AM
Larry Riggs
Century 21 Redwood - Frederick, MD
GRI, SRS Your Frederick County Specialist

Loreena,

      Thanks for your obedience to God in doing these posts. You touch a lot of lives. Mine many times even though I've never met you. Keep posting.

Nov 11, 2008 09:31 PM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Loreena.......

I KNOW you think that featuring this post on your own would be presumptuous, SO....

I am here to feature a GREAT and encouraging bible study in, "Christianity and Real Estate".

VERY well put together........

I could NOT have done better myself !!

\O/

Nov 12, 2008 12:57 AM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

OOOOoops!!!!

I did NOT see the little yellow inside the star!!!!

This is a RIGHTLY featured post!!!

Woohooooo!!!

\O/

Nov 12, 2008 12:59 AM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

Thanks Larry. This is what becoming a believer is about. Touching lives and I am glad you let me be a part of yours. It's my honor.

Nov 12, 2008 01:29 AM
Brian Foxworth SC, GA, FL, & TN Mortgage Loans
Palmetto South Mortgage - Columbia, SC

Loreena -Wow -I feel like I've been given a shot of God's Love and Promises that immunizes me from feeling like everything is getting worse! Thank God for your reflection of God's Love and Promises for this hurting world (and industry) :D

Nov 12, 2008 05:09 AM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Great post - thanks for sharing -- I really liked it!

Nov 12, 2008 12:30 PM
Anonymous
Barb Lundberg REMarketTek, LLC

I cannot tell you how much I respect someone who does not let the "establishment" get in the way of proclaiming their love for the Creator of all this good in this world. I'm new on here and many of the posts can be redundant. I enjoyed this post so very much:)

Nov 13, 2008 11:09 PM
#13
Shaun Carino
The Pyron Team at Keller Williams Realty - Southlake, TX
Realtor - Southlake & Keller Texas

Thanks Loreena for directing me here today.  I believe it was God working through you to make me refocus on looking to his word to find the answers I've been looking for.  I've been trying to find someone to talk to but he was right here all along trying to get my attention!!

Jun 15, 2009 04:52 PM
Vanna Siackhasone
Real Estate Brokers of Alaska 907-720-4663 - Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Real Estate 907-720-4663

I like the Giants analogy.  I will prepare myself and my business to receive his blessings because I trust that the Lord will provide. As I was typing this I got a floor call. God is good.

Jul 30, 2009 09:25 AM