Hard Knocks and Wisdom

Mark Farley June 4, 2023 0 Likes 608 Views

**There are book smarts, street smarts, and then there is wisdom…**

***Most of us can claim to be graduates of the School of Hard Knocks.***

Experience teaches us much and we learn from our mistakes and even from our victories.

**Some of us can even claim advanced degrees from our School of Hard Knocks, but the ones I have learned the most from are the students of God’s Word.**

**Some have their undergraduate degrees from our Alma Mater, but ultimately their trust in the Lord and thirst for His Word gives them the wisdom we all naturally seek.**

**Who and where are you gaining your wisdom?..**

Check your experience…

**“Our ideas did not work. But the God idea did.” Big Book pg. 50**

*Lord fill us with Your wisdom that comes from Your Spirit and Word, AMEN.*

**“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously” James 1:5**

Have a blessed day Y’all!

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Encourage Folks!

Mark Farley June 3, 2023 0 Likes 654 Views

**Give encouragement, catch someone doing something right…**.

It’s all around us, no matter where we look or what the subject is,..

the fault finders, negativity breeders, and armchair “experts” are there to quickly point out our faults, wrongs, and why we won’t succeed.

Sheesh, why even bother trying?

We must keep trying because we can.

Negativity can only affect us if we allow it to get a grip on us.

We can change this by doing something rarely seen these days.

***We can CATCH someone doing something RIGHT and…. get ready… compliment and ENCOURAGE them!***

**Try looking for the good today**.

***It will change your outlook especially if you encourage another…***

Check your experience…

***“…walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. If you persist, remarkable things will happen.” Big Book pg. 100***

*Lord let us look for the good in people, places, and things today, AMEN*

***“Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11***

Have a blessed day Y’all!

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Cleaning the Insides

Mark Farley June 2, 2023 0 Likes 598 Views

**Wash the dirt away….**

Most of us shower and or bathe daily, some more than others!

On top of that we have hand sanitizers and other personal products stashed everywhere so we can use them at our leisure to rid ourselves of dirt, germs, and grime we encounter all day long.

**How about our minds?**

There are books, videos, and seminars always available to help us get a fresh perspective but…..

**HOW do we get Spiritually clean?**

I’m sure y’all have a thought or method…

**How’s that working out for you?..**

I have found through my walk with Jesus along the 12 Step path that the only way for me to cleanse my spirit is to daily wash my soul and heart in the Word, along with accountability to others, and finally serving those He puts in my path…

Check your experience…

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

*Lord, please help us to cleanse our hearts and minds daily through seeking Your will and being in Your Word, AMEN.*

***“First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.” Matthew 23:26***

Have a blessed day y’all!

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We Get What We Give

Mark Farley June 1, 2023 0 Likes 662 Views

Freedom Is Not Free

Mark Farley May 30, 2023 0 Likes 631 Views

Some Gave All…

Mark Farley May 29, 2023 0 Likes 610 Views

Remembering While We Relax

Mark Farley May 28, 2023 0 Likes 635 Views

**It’s a 3-day weekend with lots of BBQs, sales, travel, and even a traditional race in the Hoosier Heartland.**

***Just a suggestion, but take a moment, when you can, to remember and say a prayer of thanks to those who willingly and bravely gave their lives in order for us to remain free and safe.***

**Last I checked we are still ‘One Nation Under God’…**

***“There had been a humble willingness to have Him with me — and He came.” Big Book pg. 12***

***Lord thank you for our freedom and bless those who have fallen while they served our country to protect us, AMEN.***

***“The memory of the righteous is blessed,” Proverbs 10:7***

Have a blessed day Y’all!

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Finish What You Started

Mark Farley May 27, 2023 0 Likes 634 Views

Help with Our Burdens

Mark Farley May 25, 2023 0 Likes 621 Views

I can’t. … HE can. … I think I will let Him….
The pressures of everyday life can become overwhelming.
Especially when we fall under the worldly illusion that we must do it all alone, by ourselves and perfectly.
Friends, please know that you are never, ever, alone!

The Holy Spirit lives in our hearts and will see us through times of stress and uncertainty.
Have you tried allowing God to carry those heavy burdens?..
Check your experience…

“I can’t. … HE CAN. … I think I will let HIM.” Big Book Steps 1, 2,& 3

Lord remind our hearts in times of stress and heaviness that You are with us and ready to shoulder the load, AMEN.

Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
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Actions Over Intentions

Mark Farley May 24, 2023 0 Likes 645 Views