Author: Mark Farley

Fear Not

   December 15, 2024 0 Likes 88 Views
May the peace of Christ be with you this Christmas and always.
The Christmas story is filled with the phrase “fear not.” It’s a recurring theme, spoken by angels to Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. These words, spoken amidst the extraordinary events surrounding the birth of Jesus, carry a profound message for us today: fear not.  
Our world is  filled with uncertainty, fear, and anxiety, the Christmas message offers a powerful antidote. It reminds us that we have a Savior, a divine presence who walks with us through life’s twists, turns, trials, tests, and temptations. Just as the angel assured the shepherds, we too can find peace and comfort in the knowledge that God is with us.
The birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, ushered in an era of hope and redemption. His life, death, and resurrection offer us forgiveness, reconciliation, and the promise of eternal life. When we embrace the truth of His love, our fears begin to dissipate, replaced by a sense of peace and security.
This Christmas season, let us reflect on the message of “fear not.” Let us remember that God is with us, always, and that His love for us is unwavering. May we find solace in His presence and experience the peace that surpasses all understanding.
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11
Hey God, we thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus. In this Christmas season, we pray for peace to fill our hearts and minds. May we give You our fears and trust in Your loving care. Help us to live in the light of Your love and share Your message of hope with others. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
“….we will know peace” Big Book pg 84
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Last is First

   December 14, 2024 0 Likes 92 Views
Last is first… 


This is a fun time of year to watch people if you are a people watcher! 


It’s so inspiring to see the love folks have for others displayed as they shop and search for the gifts that they want to get for their loved ones. 


They forgo lunch to shop, they multi-task in order to have extra time to pick up the items that they want to give loved ones, and they even cover for one another other tasks to allow the time needed to pick up the treasures to put under the tree. 


What is so inspiring to me about seeing these activities is that it shows me that the Holy Spirit is alive and working in the hearts of others. 


It’s a spiritual principle to put others before ourselves and this is a great time of year to see folks naturally doing this motivated by the love fueled by the Holy Spirit in their hearts. 


It’s hard to see this in ourselves but easy to see in others. 


Do you find yourself putting others before you… 


Check your experience… 


 “Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us.” Big Book pg. 77 


Lord, let us put others first in order to learn Your will for us, AMEN. 


“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” Mark 9:35 


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What’s Your Understanding?

   December 13, 2024 0 Likes 88 Views
What is YOUR understanding?… 


On the surface, it’s a simple question, however the answer can become complex. 


It is a hard question because there are so many different answers that come from so many people, places, and things. 


The confusion sets in when we try to analyze, compare, and contrast all of the perceptions, opinions, and so called “facts” that others are willing to provide. 


I can’t answer this question for you or anyone else for that matter. 


It’s not because I don’t care because those that know me, know that I do care very deeply about this. 

I cannot give you a God of your understanding, and I hope you are not allowing others to force theirs upon you. 


I will lovingly and unselfishly share my experience, strength, hope, and God with you but… 


in order to know God you MUST create your own relationship with him, based upon YOUR OWN experience and understanding…


I love you all but please check your experience and know that for me, to coin a phrase that has meaning to me…


” Jesus IS the Reason for the Season”… 


“Perhaps there is a better way-we think so. For we are now on a different basis of trusting and relying upon God. We trust infinite God rather than our finite selves.” Big Book pg. 68 


Lord, let us open our hearts and invite You into our lives so that we may know You as well as You know and love each and every one of us, AMEN. 


“Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15


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Knowing Peace

   December 12, 2024 0 Likes 90 Views
Knowing peace… 


While most days are very enjoyable for me, this time of the year is very special. 


To see folks filled with a spirit of giving, hearts focused on helping, and the genuine spirit of joy and hope I see in others humbles me and brings feelings of gratefulness. 


Now it’s only my opinion from my own experiences, and I am sure it is different for others, but I believe that this is the time of year where folks open their hearts and let the love inside overflow to be shared with others. 


Race, religion, color, creed, culture, and belief systems are set aside, and for the better part of this month we set aside our differences and celebrate our common journey. 


For me, this is how Christ works in us and through us. 


Maybe that is why there are so many Christmas songs that have the words peace and love in them! 


Are you feeling peace?… 


Check your experience… 


“We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.” Big Book pg. 84 


Lord, let the peace of your Spirit fill our hearts and overflow to cover our relationships with others, AMEN. 


“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.” Colossians 3:15 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Best Gift Ever

   December 11, 2024 0 Likes 96 Views
The best gift ever… 


Almost everyone has an example of the best present they have ever received. 


Usually, folks associate this pleasant thought with a Christmas present, a significant life change, or an important event like a marriage or the birth of a child. 


Just like most of the things I share here, it depends on your experience, I totally agree and understand that. I have 4 significant things in my life that I consider as the best… 


Miss Tami, Miss Kai, and my blessed sobriety are 3,


but they are all predicated by my relationship with Jesus. 


I am far from perfect and do not deserve any of these gifts, but through my constant work on a daily relationship with Jesus, …


I get to enjoy not only Miss Tami, Miss Kai, and my sobriety, but also so many other things that make this life worthwhile. 


So, what is your best present ever?… 


Check your experience… 


“See to it that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others. This is the Great Fact for us. Abandon yourself to God as you understand God.” Big Book pg. 164 


Lord, let us investigate our hearts and see how Your love and grace has delivered us a life far beyond what we deserve, AMEN. 


“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Giving not Getting

   December 10, 2024 0 Likes 101 Views
It’s in the giving and not the getting… 


Last minute shopping, trying to balance work, budgets, and the never-ending list of what must be done for the perfect Christmas seems to be the main things I am observing in others with a few days left before Christmas. 


It’s very hard to get the perfect gift for everyone on your list. 


It seems there are all kinds of things still left in the stores but the one in Teal is out of stock or the XS size is no longer available. 


It’s so easy to get lost in the task of “getting in order to give” and forget why we have this season in the first place. 


He came to give His life for us so that we may have everlasting life through Him. 


Please take a minute today and remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. 


Perhaps the gray sweater won’t be so bad because Teal is no longer available. 


Perhaps it might be better to give of your heart and not just stuff…. 


Check your experience… 


“Giving, rather than getting, will become the guiding principle.” Big Book pg. 128 


Lord, let us give from our hearts with a motive to help instead of giving to get, AMEN. 


“Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.” Deuteronomy 15:10 


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Peace and Goodwill

   December 9, 2024 0 Likes 99 Views
Peace on Earth and goodwill toward all… 


Our Faith Through Works Fellowship and Furniture Bank, Inc bell ringers shared that they were impressed by the generosity of folks filling the buckets for Salvation Army and enjoyed the kindness and cheerfulness of the givers! 


It’s good to see and hear that the Spirit of Christmas is alive! 


Hopefully you have had or will have the opportunity to bless someone with cheerfulness and kindness today …


Check your experience… 


“Love and tolerance of others is our code.” Big Book pg. 84 


Lord, especially this time of year let us bless others as we would like to be blessed and as You so freely bless us daily, AMEN. 


“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,” Colossians 3: 12-15


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Wacky Time of Year

   December 8, 2024 0 Likes 90 Views
It’s the most wacky, wonderful, time of the year…. 


What’s with all the overworked clerks, tired employees, chaotic stores, hectic parking lots, snarled traffic, and frayed nerves all around. 


Oh, wait…Its Christmas!! 


I am SO THANKFUL for the internet and AMAZON! 


The folks working in the stores have families too. 


They are feeling the same stress and strain that we are trying to balance all the good of this season with needing to be 12 places at once. 


Take a breath folks, try to treat others like you want to be treated and be the best example of Jesus that you can be. 


Let them have that parking spot. 


Remember it’s not the store clerk’s fault that the red sweater is no longer available in extra small because they sold out. 

Eyes on the road while driving and not on the phone to see what the text message says.. … 


Check your experience… 


“Helping others is the foundation stone” Big Book pg. 97 


Lord, let us control our tongues and tempers and look in our hearts to see the others are feeling the same pressures that we are, AMEN. 


“So, I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” Galatians 5:16 


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He Dropped His Blanket!

   December 7, 2024 0 Likes 101 Views
He dropped his blanket….. 


In the classic “Charlie Brown Christmas” cartoon / movie Linus comes on stage to recite the verses in Luke about the birth of Jesus. 


He does something VERY OUT OF CHARACTER for him… 


HE DROPS HIS BLANKET!!! (Google it!) 


As he states the words “Fear Not”, he lets his blanket drop to the floor. 


This is a great example of having a faith so big that it allows you to drop your security blanket and trust in the Lord. 


This is my question for us all today. 


What items, habits, or ideas that we hold as a security blanket to protect us from the world are we willing to drop in order to grow a stronger faith in Jesus? 


Is it our pride, fear, hatred, closed minded ideas or maybe even our concrete opinions of people, places and things?.. 


Check your experience… 


“When many hundreds of people are able to say that the consciousness of the Presence of God is today the most important fact of their lives, they present a powerful reason why one should have faith.” Big Book pg. 51 


Lord, let us trade in the things we hold as security blankets for the everlasting faith in You, AMEN. 


“The angel reassured them. “Fear Not” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” Luke 2:10 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Attitude of the Mind

   December 6, 2024 0 Likes 99 Views
Change your mind… 


Have you ever noticed how much our minds tend to magnify the things that are fear driven? 


It’s human nature for this to happen but it’s sad to see so many of us get caught up in the delusions that are created in our minds as we hold onto these thoughts and let them grow in size and strength. 

Especially this time of year when it seems like we need to spend money, we don’t have to buy gifts for people who really don’t need them! 


There is no need to become a prisoner of our fears. 


We can break free of fear’s hold on us by simply changing our minds. 


Try it next time you find yourself being held hostage by fear. 


Ask the Holy Spirit (prayer) to remove the fear and replace it with the thought of helping someone else. 


Give it a try! 


Y
ou can do it and as always……


Check your experience! … 


“At once, we commence to outgrow fear.” Big Book pg. 68 


Lord let us use our faith to replace the fear that tries to “divert our minds, AMEN. 


 “…be made new in the attitude of your minds;” Ephesians 4:23 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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