I recently watched a TV show in which a couple hired a realtor to find them an apartment in Manhattan, New York City. The realtor showed them three different apartments, each tiny and extremely pricey. The couple ended up spending an astounding $625,000 for an apartment with less than 700 square feet. It is said that some of the most expensive real estate in the world is in Manhattan, and after watching that show, it does seem legit.
While a tiny apartment in Manhattan may be out of the price range for many, you actually own the most expensive real estate in the world – your mind. Who and what you let occupy that prime space matters tremendously. As the realtor, you naturally want the best tenants. Paul tells us in Philippians 4:8 (NIV) that “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” These stringent requirements will attract the best occupants for your precious real estate. When combined with prayer, they also bring about the promise given in Philippians 4:9b: “the God of peace will be with you,” which is priceless.
Julia K. Hallum 