That “Higher Power”

Mark Farley July 8, 2023 0 Likes 300 Views

Using the correct power source …

Human beings are amazing creatures.

When we want something we usually and naturally use our own power to provide the correct effort to gain it.

On occasion when that fails, we apply more of our own power through effort and self-will to make it happen.

Sometimes it does and sometimes it does not happen.

Over the years I have learned by experience that the problem is not our lack of power.

The problem is our lack of using the right Power source to make sure we are seeking the correct thing for us.

Just because it’s new and shiny does not necessarily mean we have to have it right now.

Just because the guy on TV tells us we need it to make our lives better does not mean that it’s the truth.

Tap into the power of God and watch a new world of possibility, abundance, and grace open up for you!..

Check your experience…

“But where and how were we to find this Power?” Big Book pg. 45

Lord let Your power lead, guide, and direct our thoughts, will, actions, and words, AMEN.

“With God’s power working in us, God can do much, much more than anything we can ask or imagine.” Ephesians 3:20

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Work or Love?

Mark Farley July 7, 2023 0 Likes 309 Views

Work is one of them 4 letter words…..

Work seems to be a heavy word.

There are things in life we must do that we don’t necessarily enjoy that require work.

From simple things like laundry to complex things like car maintenance (well… it’s very complex for me!) the work required may not be enjoyable but we know it’s needed.

On the other hand, each of us possesses talents and skills that we enjoy and because of our passion for them, it doesn’t feel like work.

What is your passion or talent that you gain enjoyment and satisfaction from doing?

These are just a part of the many gifts God has given us…

Check your experience….

“It works if we have the proper attitude and work at it.” Big Book pg. 86

Lord let our hearts be reminded that while most work is necessary, we do have talents and gifts that bring us pleasure in some of our work, AMEN.

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38

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Got Faith

Mark Farley July 6, 2023 0 Likes 273 Views

Got faith?..

Except for electricians and engineers, can we absolutely and completely explain why the light comes on when we touch the switch?

We have faith from our experience that it will.

Same thing with starting our computers and cars, we can’t entirely explain it but we have faith from our experience that it will work.

Now what about God?

I can’t speak for you but through my life experiences and His grace and Word, I know my faith is based on a real and loving God.

How about you?..

Check your experience…

“We finally saw that faith in some kind of God was a part of our make-up, just as much as the feeling we have for a friend.” Big Book pg.55

Lord, let us grow our faith through daily contact with You through prayer and Your Word, AMEN.

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…” Hebrews 11:1

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One Stop Shopping

Mark Farley July 5, 2023 0 Likes 284 Views

One-stop shopping….

We stop at many places for many things most days.

We go to the coffee shop for our coffee, the juice place for our smoothies, the cleaners for our clothes, the healthy market for our specialty foods, and the grocery store for the rest!

We travel to many places to get many things to help us in our daily lives!

What about our spiritual lives?

It is comforting to know that all we need is contained in one book and we can usually get spiritually fed through studying and learning The Book with other believers.

How is that working out for you?

Where are you getting your spiritual food?..

Check your experience….

“Assuming we are spiritually fit, we can do all sorts of things” Big Book pg. 100

Lord, let us look to Your Word to learn and apply the truths in our lives to give us our spiritual nourishment, 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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Freedom Is Not Free

Mark Farley July 4, 2023 0 Likes 286 Views

Freedom is not free...

As we celebrate with family and friends today, please remember our soldiers who made and make our way of life possible along with the biblical principles our Founding Fathers used to build the foundation of our great nation.

“We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.” Big Book pg. 83

Lord, let us remember that our freedom is a privilege and a part of the heritage we receive from You, AMEN.

“For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” 2 Corinthians 3:1

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Guard Those Words

Mark Farley July 3, 2023 0 Likes 279 Views

Guard your words and walk your talk…

Perhaps it’s different for you and I hope it is, but I spent many years reacting to emotions and allowing words fueled by fear, insecurity, and pride to escape from my mouth before sensibility, reason, and wisdom had a chance to respond.

My failure to control my words led to all sorts of situations where I had to amend, apologize, and suffer the consequences.

When I finally learned to respond rather than react, I found not only less stress and chaos in my life, but also learned that this is where the Holy Spirit in us can speak into our hearts and show us not only the words we should use but also the actions we need to back these words.

Are you reacting or responding?..

Check your experience…

“Our behavior will convince them more than our words.” Big Book pg. 83

Lord, thank you for the reminder that while small, our tongue is mighty and we must watch our words, AMEN.

“Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.” James 3: 2-5

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Fear Source

Mark Farley July 2, 2023 0 Likes 276 Views

So where does fear come from?..

Fear is one of those 4 letter words that cause discomfort and pain.

It’s interesting to me to see the power this word has over our lives.

Now perhaps it’s different for you, but my experience has shown me that when this 4 letter word enters into my thoughts if left unchecked and unchallenged, it can cause all sorts of troubles for me and those around me.

Over the years I have learned that the best way for me to deal with fear is to track it to its source.

More often than not that source is me and my attitudes, perceptions, and insecurities.

When I am able to see that the fear is not real but based on my own making, then I am able to give the fear to God in exchange for His grace, guidance, and love.

How are you handling your fears?..

Check your experience…

“We ask Him to remove our fear and direct our attention to what He would have us be.” Big Book pg. 68.

Lord, let us give you our fears in exchange for your guidance, grace, and love, AMEN.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7

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Strong Foundation

Mark Farley June 30, 2023 1 Likes 306 Views

Our foundation is our strength…

I am sure we are all familiar with the story of the 3 Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf.

The moral of the story is that we need to have a strong foundation and not take shortcuts or fall victim to poor influences when building our lives.

We are faced with subtle challenges daily that can actually undermine our foundation if we do not pay attention.

It’s not our place to judge or convict others,

but it is our job to love others AS THEY ARE as God loves us AS WE ARE.

Allowing yourself to believe anything other than this will weaken your foundation and leave you spiritually bankrupt.

How is your foundation?

Are the bricks of faith, truth, love, and hope in place firmly?..

Check your experience….

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

Lord, let us be blanketed by Your Word, covered in Your Truth, and love others as You continue to love us, AMEN.

“Let your roots flow down into him and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:7

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Spiritual Bank Account

Mark Farley June 29, 2023 0 Likes 282 Views

Got enough “stuff”?

Years ago I was asked to help a man who had some personal life issues.

I was still kind of new to the ministry and was a bit confused from my initial meeting with him.

I met a man who was obviously very wealthy and powerful.

He owned a very public and successful business, had money, and was surrounded by more material wealth than I had ever seen.

He had what seemed to me at the time, an army of assistants and employees catering to his every need.

In my initial first 30-second assessment, this man had it all!

Despite all this, I was sent to help and was amazed at what I learned as I got to know this man.

He was filled with anger and loneliness.

Even though he was surrounded by people, along with enough material wealth and possessions to make anyone envious, HE WAS MISERABLE!

He had no personal relationships and had estranged most of his family over the years.

I learned that money had become his God and those material things were his mistress.

He had no real relationship with anyone.

Long story short, I spent some time with him but it was obvious he was not having any of what I offered in my “Jesus bag and sobriety kit” as he came to call it during the few months I tried to help him.

I was replaced by more senior ministers so I lost track of his progress but I never forgot how miserable this extremely wealthy man was.

I felt sorry for him because despite his power and wealth he was morally bankrupt and spiritually poor.

How about you?

How is your spiritual bank account and net worth!…

Check your experience…

“He is the Father, we are His children.” Big Book pg. 62

Lord let our true wealth come from the richness our Spirit gains from you and our relationships with those around us, AMEN.

“We came into this world with nothing. For sure, when we die, we will take nothing with us.” 1 Timothy 6:7

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Take Time to Listen

Mark Farley June 28, 2023 0 Likes 305 Views

Take time to listen before waiting to speak…

Have you ever caught yourself on “auto-pilot” in a conversation?

For me, it usually happens during a familiar conversation or recurring situation.

My mind tells me the answer before the other person even asks or finishes!

Now maybe it’s different for you, but I catch myself going into an auto-pilot mode when I start deciding what must be done even before I have really listened and or HEARD what the other person is trying to say.

OK, so this is part of the standard fare for raising kids under 5 when it comes to junk food and unsafe toys, we DO know the answers before they form the question,

but this type of listening hurts us in all other aspects of our lives.

Think about it.

We like to be listened to, heard, and feel that we have been understood.

It’s a spiritual principle that we need to treat others in the same way that we wish to be treated.

So maybe this is the 3rd time Aunt Mabel has told you the story about her trip to the grocery with the wrong coupons.

Perhaps by actively listening to her and building conversation around her story, she may finally feel heard and stop telling you the same story.

How do you listen?

Does the solution noise in your head drown out what the other person is trying to say? …

Check your own experience and…

Take time to listen instead of waiting to speak.

“We never gave the spiritual side of life a fair hearing.” Big Book pg. 50

Lord, let us listen with our hearts and hear with You Holy Spirit that resides in us all, AMEN.

“To answer before listening– that is folly and shame. Proverbs 18:13

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