Try Kindness

Mark Farley May 21, 2023 0 Likes 302 Views

Try a little kindness…
This is probably not seen too much these days and certainly not reported very often in the news media, but kindness covers a multitude of anger, hurtful, and just plain lonely feelings.
Perhaps you have already been the receiver of an act of anonymous kindness. Just last week a friend shared how they were pleasantly surprised to learn as they picked up their daily Starbucks order at the drive through window that the unknown person in front of them had paid for their coffee. I dare you to give it a try!
Do something anonymously for a random stranger or for a loved one.
See how you feel afterwards.
Remember, it’s not about being seen doing this, it’s about serving others with no expectation of a return.

I promise you that the indirect return you get from this is better than you can imagine!
Go on…You can do this! Then…..
Check your experience. ….

“Were we kind and loving toward all?” Big Book pg. 86.

Lord, let us show our love today through kindness to those around us, AMEN.

”Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32
Have a blessed day Y’all!
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Giving Instead of Getting

Mark Farley May 20, 2023 0 Likes 260 Views

**Good looking out…**

***Have you ever noticed that the best things come from ideas and actions focused on helping others?***

The internet came from 2 guys trying to have a quick and simple communication system for their company.

2 brothers wanted an easier way for folks to get from point A to point B and air flight came about.

A few folks wanted to worship Jesus without persecution and America came to be…

**It’s the same in our lives.**

***We (hopefully) are walking a path of good that our children wish to follow.***

**We volunteer with others to help those who are not as blessed as we are right now.**

***Good things come from looking out for others.***

**How are you intentionally looking out for others?..**

Check your experience…

***“…do not think of what you will get out of the occasion. Think of what can bring to it.” Big Book pg 102***

*Lord open the eyes of our hearts to let us see those You would have us help, AMEN.*

***“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4***

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Soul Food

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Spiritual Food

Mark Farley May 18, 2023 0 Likes 319 Views

**Filling food…**

Most folks I know are doing a better job these days of choosing better foods and meals.

Just like having the proper fuel for our cars, it’s important to have the proper fuel in the form of nutritious healthy food for our bodies.

Slowly the fast food chains are getting this message and it’s possible to get a sort of healthy meal from them if there are no other healthier options, but for the most part, fast food, like sugary snacks, are full of empty calories that fool our bodies and leave us more hungry as well as tired.

***It’s the same in our spiritual nutrition as well.***

We can fool ourselves and load up on man-made words and spiritual “junk food” that require no action on our part and make us feel momentarily good about ourselves.

**Unfortunately, like fast food, this leaves us hungry and thirsty in our souls.**

***We can get true spiritual nutrition daily by turning our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand Him and feast on His Word daily…***

Check your experience…

***“A new life has been given us or, if you prefer, “a design for living” that really works.” Big Book pg. 28***

*Lord, let us feed spiritually on Your Word and the Holy Spirit, AMEN.*

***“Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35***

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Seasons in Our Lives

Mark Farley May 17, 2023 0 Likes 269 Views

**Seasons…**

***It seems we have seasons for everything in our lives.***

We have clothes for the changing seasons.

Heck, even Arizonans have a jacket in the closet somewhere!

We have football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and other sports seasons.

We even have seasons that we can put on our food to spice it up or change the flavor.

**What about our lives?**

It’s common to hear that folks are “going through a season” when there is change or challenge in their lives.

**Change is inevitable for all of us.**

It’s part of being human.

However, it’s how we deal with the change and the seasons in our lives that helps us grow spiritually.

Maybe it’s different for you, but I have learned to embrace change over the years.

I may still bristle when it comes unexpectedly, but I clear my mind and remind myself that I turned my will and life over the Lord when I got sober, and that frees me from pride and fear taking control of my thoughts and actions.

***What about you?***

**Does change bring resistance and lock you in a battle with your self-centered feelings and pride preventing you from growing?**

**Perhaps change ignites fear inside of you, shutting off the Holy Spirit and trapping you within your closed mindset.**

**Or maybe you embrace change knowing there is a lesson to be learned and the outcome will make you a better person…**

Check your experience…

***“Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.” Big Book pg. 84***

Lord, thank you for the seasons in our lives that help us to grow in spirit and understanding. Please give our hearts comfort and our minds relief in times of change, reminding us that You know what is best for us and will NOT give us anything we cannot handle, AMEN.

***“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1***

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Another Way to See Things

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Looks Can Be Deceiving

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We GET What We GIVE

Mark Farley May 14, 2023 0 Likes 243 Views

We GET what we GIVE….

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, a great example of unconditional love is seen in a mother’s love for her child.
Because we are human, it’s a part of our DNA to unconsciously and naturally seek unconditional love.
Most of us spend our lives seeking it and never quite finding it.
Perhaps it’s because we are looking with the wrong motives. We GET what we GIVE.

That is a spiritual principle.
In my experience I have only received unconditional love when I am in a mental, spiritual, and emotional state to give this.
I have learned I must give unconditional love in order to be able to receive it.

God loves us unconditionally but until we are willing, we cannot receive His love.
It’s the same with our relationships here on Earth. Until we are willing to give love unconditionally, we cannot receive it. …
Check your experience….

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

Lord thank You for loving us unconditionally. Please open our hearts with Your Spirit to enable us to be willing to give love unconditionally so that we may receive it, AMEN.

“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you;” Isaiah 66:13
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A Rock Solid Foundation

Mark Farley May 13, 2023 0 Likes 276 Views

**Solid as a rock…**

Have you ever noticed how buildings are constructed?

They usually start with a very solid and firm fou
ndation.

Next follows steel, iron, or whatever sturdy and strong material is used to build the frame.

***The point is that things that are built to last are built upon solid foundations.***

**It’s the same with our lives.**

When we build our lives on a solid foundation of spiritual principles including, love, grace, tolerance, honesty, hard work, healthy relationships, and service to others we wind up with a stable, secure, and vibrant life.

**What are the principles you are using for the spiritual foundation of your life?..**

Check your experience…

***“Have we skimped on the cement put into the foundation?” Big Book pg. 75***

*Lord, let us build our life upon the foundation we have through our faith and trust in You and Your Word, AMEN.*

***“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:11***

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An All Purpose Power

Mark Farley May 12, 2023 0 Likes 249 Views