Daily Hope and Inspiration with Pastor Mark

Spiritually filled positive thoughts and actions to help start the day the right way!

Traffic Jam

Pastor Mark Farley
Nov 7, 2024
2 min read

Navigating through traffic…..

It seems we encounter traffic in just about everything we do these days.

The freeways are full of commuters, the Starbucks and Dutch Bros lines are long at times, there is usually a wait time for scheduled doctor appointments.

Most of us become aware of these patterns and we adjust our schedules to either accommodate or avoid these situations as best we can so we can continue with our day.

What about the things that can clog our hearts at times?

The “rush hour traffic” of fear and worry, or being taken hostage by worldly clamors of self-willed perceived wants and materialistic desires can derail a good day if we let it.

There is a plan and a solution to avoid this clutter and traffic in our hearts.

Turning our will and our lives over to the care of God clears this traffic of our heart and allows us to focus on the important things and enjoy peace and grace...

Check your experience…

“But soon the sense of His presence had been blotted out by worldly clamors, mostly those within myself. And so, it has been ever since.” Big Book pgs. 12-13

Lord, let us give You the things in our heart that block us off from your grace and Spirit, AMEN

"Let us put everything out of our lives that keeps us from doing what we should. Let us keep running in the race that God has planned for us.” Hebrews 12:1

Have a blessed day y’all!

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Look for the Helpers

Pastor Mark Farley
Nov 6, 2024
2 min read

Look for the helpers…

Tragic events have hopefully shown us that we are capable of caring for, praying for, and helping others in need.

It’s sad that it takes enormous tragedy to spotlight this, but this is our culture and socially acceptable.

The good news is that there are many of us who don’t wait for a tragedy to strike but set out daily to look for the good and ways to plug in to be helpful and supportive.

A few have shared a timely quote from Mr. Rogers; “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”

It’s easy to focus on the bad in times of trouble, but spiritually speaking, the Lord through His Holy Spirit can help us see the good when we look for the helpers…

Check your experience….

“Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life.” Big Book pg. 63

Lord, let us look past the hurt and pain and find the helpers and the hope that You bring to every situation, AMEN.

“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted and keep a humble attitude.” 1 Peter 3:8

Have a blessed day Y’all!

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We GET What We GIVE

Pastor Mark Farley
Nov 5, 2024
2 min read

We get what we give…

It seems to be a common line of thought and an acceptable practice these days to look for the bad and find fault in others as part of the attempt to build ourselves up.

Perhaps you have learned the hard way, like I have, that all this brings us misery, chaos, and trouble.

When I took an honest look at my part in these behaviors years ago, I knew I had to make a change.

Just like the spiritual principle says,

we GET what we GIVE.

I find that when I spend my time building others up and looking for the good in others, the same is returned to me, even more than I deserve!..