Encouragement and Hope

Hi Friends,

I want to share a comment I received on my blog. This email touched me so much, I cried. A lot of people ask me why I teach. I hear comments like - If you're doing so well in real estate why do you teach, do you still do deals, how long has it been since you did a short sale and stuff like that.

The Bible speaks of gifts. Each of us has a special gift. Some of us know our gift and others haven't discovered it yet. A "gift" can be anything - prophesy, preaching, teaching, making quilts, counseling, playing basketball, teaching someone to read, being a volunteer, being a great parent...anything. It is important for each of you to take some time and find your gift. Once you know what it is, you can use it to the fullest and you'll feel satisfaction using your gift and sharing it with others.

I am blessed to have several gifts from God - I have the gift of hospitality ( I am a great host), the gift of encouragement, the gift of teaching, the gift of discernment, and several others along those lines. Because of that, I love to teach and offer hope to others. I had a very rough start - single mom, no money, no formal education, no car...it was bad.

I have done very well for myself in real estate - and, yes, we still do deals ( I posted two on my youtube account that we just picked up last week) - because of that, I want to encourage others to be successful as well. I am the first person in my entire family (both parents, all my cousins, everyone) to become a millionaire. Not only did I make a million once..I have been blessed enough to make well in excess of that EVERY year. God put in on my heart many years ago to teach and encourage others.

That brings me to this email...please read it and you'll understand why I do what I do...

Dwan, I just luv, luv you; And I want to thank you for this blog. I am going to log in here daily, and use you as my inspiration and motivation for starting to invest in real estate. Dwan, may I share with you, I have had some personal things happen, (I lost a child, and a dad in the same week, and now we are losing our home due to an ARM) I have allowed those things to knock me down, and now I am having trouble shaking it off, getting up and getting going again. I know that when God is ready to change our lives, he sends people into our lives, and that is what happened when I found your Blog. After reading your profile, I promised myself that I am going to log into this Blog everyday, so I can keep my attitude in check, and my motivation level up! I thank you again, for just sharing with us, and blogging so faithfully.You are REAL, and GENUINE, and you give me courage to go out there and get started. May God continue to greatly Bless your family and Business! Looking forward to your daily blogs.
Elisa - Florida

Isn't that amazing? Elisa, I want to thank you for your kind words. It is because of you and other people like you that I teach classes, travel all over the country, post blogs, take the time to coach, and encourage others. I feel like God placed me in your life to make a difference and you have made a difference in mine as well. When someone reads a letter like that, how can they wonder why I teach?

It is a privilege from God for me to help others and to make a difference. People always talk about changing the world, but I think the average person thinks they have to do something huge and larger than life. I make changes one person at a time...that's how God does it...one person at a time. If it's good enough for God, it's good enough for me:-).

I still like the thrill of the deal though, so we still do deals. This year we are focusing on buying and holding, so we won't be flipping that many. In fact, we have kept everything we have gotten our hands on this year. We are getting things so cheap, it's a shame to sell them.

So folks..I want to encourage you to learn this business, become wealthy, help homeowners who really need you, and most importantly - let me help you. I won't let you down...

Ok - it's Tuesday and I have a call and American Idol:-). What can I say...I waste some of my valuable time on TV. I love to see people live their dreams and that is exactly what happens with these kids on Idol. They get a chance to live the dream. Hey, if you happen to tune in - vote for David Cook - he's my favorite...cutie pie:-).

Make it a point to make a difference in the life of someone else today. You'll be glad you did.

Have a Blessed Day,

Dwan
www.youtube.com/dwanbenttwyford