Author: Mark Farley

Hard Hearts

   May 8, 2023 0 Likes 303 Views
Planting seeds in hard ground…. 


If you have ever gardened or worked with your yard, and especially if you live in Arizona, you learn pretty quickly that the ground here is pretty hard and not too compliant when it comes to yielding to a shovel, spade, or a hoe. 


We learned that in order to plant, we first have to treat the ground here with water, over and over to get it to soften and become workable. 


The more we work with the ground, the deeper we can dig to allow more room for the plant to take root and grow. 


It’s the same with our hearts when it comes to accepting change. 


Now maybe it’s different for you, but I have learned from experience that until I can soften my heart and become willing to accept needed change and allow it space in my heart, nothing changes, and I remain hardened inside. 


When I soften my heart through willingness and allow God’s grace and guidance to plant the needed seeds of change it comes and I grow. … 


Check your experience… 


“His change of heart was dramatic, convincing, and moving.” Big Book pg. 55 


Lord, let us become willing to allow our hearts to soften to accept the changes You have for us, AMEN. 


“Plow up the hard ground of your hearts!” Jeremiah 4:3 


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They and Them

   May 7, 2023 0 Likes 324 Views
“THEY” just don’t understand…. 


Most of my early life, I was under the impression that “THEY” knew best and we should try and please “THEM”. 


I spent a lot of confused years trying to make THEM happy and wondering who THEY were. 


Finally, I had my spiritual awakening and turned my will and my life over to God and I no longer needed to worry about pleasing THEM or THEY! 


I have found grace, growth, and abundant life through my daily walk with God. 

I still don’t know who THEY or THEM are and I no longer care…


How about you? 


Are you spending countless frustrating hours daily trying to live to please THEM hoping THEY are happy with you? 


Or are you seeking God’s will daily?.. 


Check your experience… 


 “…if only people would do as he wished, the show would be great. Everybody, including himself, would be pleased.” Big Book pg. 61 


Lord please let our hearts remind our heads that we can’t please others through our own will power and we are not responsible for others happiness, AMEN. 


“It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.” Proverbs 29:25 


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Are You Salty Enough?

   May 6, 2023 0 Likes 326 Views
Are you “salty” enough?..


Salt can change, preserve, and add value to what it touches. 


But it is up to us to use it—or not…. 


We can use way too much salt and that can be bad for our health as well as those we cook for. 


We can also ignore or choose not to use salt and that can also have negative effects on us and others. 


We are given talents and gifts to use. 


Like “salt” we can use these way too much or not at all. 


How are you choosing to use the “SALT” of talents and gifts in your life? 


Are you changing, adding value, preserving, or just not using it?..


Check your experience…


“Keep on the firing line of life with these motives and God will keep you unharmed.” Big Book pg. 102


 Lord let us use the salt of the gifts and talents You give us to enhance our lives and others, AMEN.


“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?” Matthew 5:13


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Got “Inner-Net”?

   May 5, 2023 0 Likes 326 Views
The “inner-net’ connection… 


Plugged in, wired, and networked are terms we associate with our communications these days. 


I am just glad I no longer need to figure out how to “interface” with folks! 


 Wi-Fi and internet are the connections we seem to chase the most these days as we rely more and more on social media to get our “message” out there to “build our brand”. 


 It sure feels like we need to constantly be networking ourselves to others in order to stay connected in today’s world. 

How do we stay plugged in to the things that keep us grounded, stable, and secure? 


What about our internal connection to God and the Holy Spirit? 


I am grateful that I have been shown and taught to seek quiet time daily, and even hourly at times, to connect with God to stabilize my heart and quiet my mind. 


When I do this, I become grounded and connected in the right way that makes my day go in the direction it needs to instead of more out of control. 


How are you keeping your inner connection solid?.. 


Check your experience… 


“In nearly all cases, their ideals must be grounded in a power greater than themselves,” Big Book pg. xxviii 


Lord, let us seek Your grace and guidance daily to be grounded securely in your will and not fall victim to the illusions of worldly clamors, AMEN. 


“In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15


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It Ain’t For Sale

   May 4, 2023 0 Likes 284 Views
It ain’t for sale…. 


Just about anything we could possibly want or think we need is available instantly these days. 


From the basics of food, shelter, and clothing to instant fixes from pills, powders, and motivational mojo, we can get it instantly with our bank cards and money. 


Maybe it’s different for you but I have learned the hard way that none of my flaws, defects, or shortcomings can be fixed instantly and from purchasing that latest thing they hawk on the TV. 


My weight loss and restored health journey comes only from daily work and proper eating. 


My fears and pride are only managed through a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance and growth of my spiritual condition. 


I know I cannot buy my grace from God. 


He does not offer it for sale!..


But He gives it to us for free when we become willing…


Check your experience…


“What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.” Big Book pg. 85 


Lord thank You for giving us Your Holy Spirit freely when we become willing to receive, AMEN. 


“And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, ‘Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.'” Acts 8: 18-19 


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Add Some Light to It

   May 3, 2023 0 Likes 288 Views
Let’s throw a little light on the subject…


Light sure makes things easier for us. 


We have different lights for different needs. 


Sunlight is necessary for all living things. 


Light bulbs give us access, safety, and convenience in our daily lives. 


It is part of our culture to use the term “throw a little light on the subject” when we want to draw attention to something. 


Have you considered how we use the Lord’s light in His Holy Spirit? 


When we walk in the light of the Holy Spirit, our path is illuminated with grace, hope, and we find ourselves in the company of fellow believers and not so alone anymore. 


Try turning on the light of the Holy Spirit next time you feel alone or confused. 


It will amaze you how different things look and feel in His light! … 


Check your experience. … 


 “I must turn in all things to the Father of Light who presides over us all.” Big Book pg. 14 


Lord, let us continue to seek and dwell in Your light as we seek Your will and grace daily, AMEN. 


“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another” 1 John 1:7 


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Change Your Mind

   May 2, 2023 0 Likes 300 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 these delusions that are created in our minds as we hold onto these thoughts and let them grow in size and strength. 


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! 

The 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! 


You 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 


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Guard Your Heart

   May 1, 2023 0 Likes 319 Views
GUARD YOUR HEART!


We have many things in our lives that keep us safe and protected from harm.  


From the clothes we wear to protect us from the elements to the various things in our homes, cars, and jobs, like locks, safety glass, and fire-retardant materials, we are surrounded by protection and security. 


It’s so common and a part of our culture that we seldom think about it. 


What about our hearts?  


I don’t mean the healthy food we are supposed to eat and the daily exercise we are supposed to participate in that keeps out tickers physically healthy. 


What are we doing to protect our hearts from the worldly influences that can cause us to make bad decisions based on illusions of material things that spark the pride and greed of our self -will?  


How are you guarding your heart from these influences?.. 


Check your experience… 


“Here was something at work in a human heart which had done the impossible.” Big Book pg. 11 


Lord, let us guard our hearts from the illusions of this world by focusing on Your Will, Word, and Truth, AMEN.


 “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:23 
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Why Worry?

   April 30, 2023 0 Likes 321 Views
Why worry?.. 


Schedules conflict, appointments run long, and our responsibilities never seem to end! 


Now maybe it’s different for you but when I find myself, as I often do, mentally leaving the present situation because my mind wants me to start focusing on where it thinks I should be according to the “plan”, I must remind myself that this is where I need to be and now is where my focus needs to be. 


Wringing my hands, pacing, checking my watch, calendar, or phone, won’t move the time any faster. 


I have learned that the root cause of all of this for me is my fear-based mind’s desire to worry. 


The solution I must force myself at times to grab and hold onto is that God has me right here right now for His own reasons and I need to be awake and present in this moment and not lost in thoughts and worry over my day not matching up with my calendar. 

Worry won’t change a thing, except to make your present situation more uncomfortable… 


Check your experience… 


“Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God’s world by mistake.” Big Book pg. 417 


Lord, let us trade in our worries for your grace and guidance, AMEN. 


“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7 


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Faith Over Fear

   April 29, 2023 0 Likes 281 Views
Faith or fear?..


It’s the age-old problem that we face every day.


It comes seemingly from out of nowhere, but if not confronted immediately, our day can get hijacked with our thoughts taken hostage and our minds blinded by it. 


What is it? 


FEAR… 


OK, so maybe you are one of those invincible folks already so full of faith that fear has no way to get a grip inside of you. 


I wish I could say that, but I am human and without putting myself in check with faith each time a fear tries to crop up, I am a victim. 


Try this the next time you find yourself stepping on the gas out of fear of missing the light, or when your mind fills with words you feel you must immediately say, instead of listening to the conversation completely before it’s your turn to speak…

I bet Y’all didn’t consider those as a fear did you?..


RELAX and let your faith guide your mind!..


Check your experience…


“We think fear ought to be classed with stealing. It seems to cause more trouble.” Big Book pg. 68


 Lord, quiet the fears in our minds with the Faith in our hearts, AMEN. 


 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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