Faith is not believing that God can; it is in knowing God will... 

 Have you ever considered that the things we rely on most we do not actually see or understand how they exactly work? 

 We cannot see the air we breathe. Except for a few friends who are engineers, we can’t truly explain all that is involved when we turn on a light. We put the key in the ignition and the car starts right up. 

These things require something on our part that we don’t normally think about. We have faith that they will work. 

This faith comes from the experience we have built up from doing these things repeatedly for a long time. We trust that they will work and don’t really give it much thought. 

That is how our faith works in the other areas of our lives. 

When we trust God with all our heart, faith can carry us through many situations and seasons that are either uncomfortable or unfamiliar to us… Check your experience… 

 “To be vital, faith must be accompanied by self-sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action.” Big Book pg 93 

Lord let us grow our faith through daily practice in trusting and relying on You, AMEN. 

 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 

Have a blessed day Y’all! 

Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible! 

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pastor+mark+farley&ref=nb_sb_noss 

 How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Free daily blog emailed to you in the morning! 

https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/blog

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

#SCAA #SugarAddiction #CarbAddiction #Keto #Recovery #Sobriety #AA #12Step #DailyDevotion #BigBook #Inspiration #StepStudy #Abstinence #OA #Alanon #Bible #NA #Serenity #Faith #Workbook #SugarAddict #Addicted #FoodAddict #FoodAddiciton #Jesus #Alcoholic #12StepWorksheet #AlcoholicsAnonymous #RecoveryBooks #SoberBooks

 Exchanging the truth for a lie… 

Part of being human and having free will is dealing with the constant challenges we face daily for our attention and focus. 

There is all kinds and types of never-ending noise around us attempting to grab our attention and take us hostage emotionally. 

We are led to believe by many tricksters and false prophets that their product or service will fix us and make us complete. 

It never ends, or so it seems...

The gift of  our free will makes it so that we can consciously choose what we focus on and what we allow to grab our attention. 

The person, place, thing, or situation that we allow to dominate our mind will eventually invade our heart and drive our behaviors. 

It becomes our God. 

 So the suggestion I want to make today is to take a long look in the mirror and ask ourselves, what or who is our God?... Check your experience...

 "we had to fearlessly face the proposition that either God is everything or else He is nothing." Big Book pg 53 

 Lord let us open our hearts and minds daily to turn our will and lives over to You to be free of the worldly false Gods, AMEN. 

 "They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator." Romans 1:25 

Have a blessed day Y’all! 

Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible! 

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pastor+mark+farley&ref=nb_sb_noss 

 How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Free daily blog emailed to you in the morning! 

https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/blog

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

#SCAA #SugarAddiction #CarbAddiction #Keto #Recovery #Sobriety #AA #12Step #DailyDevotion #BigBook #Inspiration #StepStudy #Abstinence #OA #Alanon #Bible #NA #Serenity #Faith #Workbook #SugarAddict #Addicted #FoodAddict #FoodAddiciton #Jesus #Alcoholic #12StepWorksheet #AlcoholicsAnonymous #RecoveryBooks #SoberBooks

Are you still in prison?...

“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.”- Nelson Mandela - 

This thought can give us insight to what our fears, resentments, and anger is based on. 

Are we still a prisoner of our own bitterness and hatred because we REFUSE to embrace our freedom and move on from the past? 

Do you know that the devil uses anger and resentment to DISTRACT us from God’s love and will for us?!?

This is how we remain a prisoner of our own thoughts!.. Check your experience… 

“If we were to live, we had to be free of anger.” Big Book pg 66 

 Lord let us walk in freedom letting go of the bondage of anger over the past, AMEN. 

 “Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,” Ephesians 4:26 

Have a blessed day Y’all! 

Looking to volunteer or plug into an existing helping opportunity in the Greater Phoenix AZ area? 

Visit Servants Hearts! 

It’s a free site to help connect folks with volunteer and helping opportunities! 

http://aservantsheart.us 

 How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible! 

Free daily blog 

https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/blog

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

#SCAA #SugarAddiction #CarbAddiction #501c3 #Recovery #Sobriety #AA #12Step #DailyDevotion #BigBook #AZCharity #FoodAddiction #PrayerWarriors #Pastors #Leadership #Faith #DailyScripture #FaithOverFear #FaithThroughWorksFellowship #Prayer #taxwriteoff #FurnitureBank #TaxReceipt #BibleVerse #GodIsFaithful #Jesus #Bible #LoveGodLovePeople #nonprofit #Abstinence

Resources for fact checking… 

When I was working on my MBA, we were required to use verified and proven sources as we did our assignments and presented information in class. 

What was comforting to me about this was that not only did I have to make sure that what I was sharing with the class was verified and true, but also I was able to relax knowing that what my classmates shared was verified and true as well. 

 In my experience this has helped to create a solid and powerful learning environment. 

Wouldn’t that be great of our culture and society required the same thing? 

 Sure, on some levels we do, that is why there is the “fine print” at the bottom of most documents requiring our signatures, but what about the advertisements and wild claims that fly from folks mouths as they try to say our opinions or move us to buy or try to evoke emotions in us? 

It pays to check the source of the information. 

Sometimes selfish motives outweigh facts, and the information gets manipulated to stretch or fabricate the truth. 

The promises that are in the 2 most important books in my life assure me that their facts are straight and real. The Bible and the Big Book are the 2 sources I rely on daily to help me see and say the truth… 

How do you verify what you are seeing and hearing?.. Check your experience… 

“For faith in a Power greater than ourselves, and miraculous demonstrations of that power in human lives, are facts as old as man himself.” Big Book pg. 55 

Lord, let us look to Your Word and Your will for us when we seek to learn the truth, AMEN. 

“Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.” Colossians 2:8 

Have a blessed day Y’all!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 

Furniture Bank is in the hand-UP business and not the HANDOUT GAME! 

You can donate any amount for a tax deduction and tax receipt. Furniture Bank is a 501c3 public charity and every penny donated goes toward helping our families, veterans, and individuals in need. 

Visit our website http://www.furniturebank.us/arizona-tax-credit.html 

 Please help us help others! How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible! 

Free daily blog https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/blog

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

#Nonprofit #Helping #Charity #SCAA #SugarAddiction #501c3 #Recovery #Sobriety #AA #12Step #DailyDevotion #BigBook #TaxReceipt #FoodAddiction #ChristianNonProfit #Pastors #Leadership #Faith #ChristianCharity #TaxDeduction #FaithThroughWorksFellowship #DonateMoneytocharity #Arizonanonprofit #FurnitureBank #PublicCharity #GodIsFaithful #Jesus #Bible #LoveGodLovePeople #DonateMoneyToGetATaxWriteoff

 Seasoned with salt – NOT Salty language! 

Even though words fly out of our mouths with meaning formed from our emotions and experience, they can be received and interpreted differently by the individuals receiving them. 

Obviously, our words have different meanings depending on what part of the country we are in. For instance, asking for a pop outside of the Southern United States will get you blank stares instead of asking for a soda or other carbonated beverage. 

The point I am trying to share is that our words need to be geared toward the audience we are addressing. 

Our dinner conversations with our 22-year-old daughter revolves around more adult themed topics like finances and insurance instead of the topics we discussed with her in her younger years. 

Are you making sure the words you are using are being received in the right manner?.. 

Check your experience… 

“Patience, tolerance, understanding and love are the watchwords.” Big Book pg 118 

Lord let our words be filled with grace and formed so that the ears of those receiving will understand, AMEN. 

“Live wisely among those who are not believers and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.” Colossians 4: 5-6 

Have a blessed day Y’all!! 

Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible! 

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pastor+mark+farley&ref=nb_sb_noss 

 How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Free daily blog in your morning inbox. I never share, sell, or publish your email. 

https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/blog 

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

#SCAA #SugarAddiction #CarbAddiction #Keto #Recovery #Sobriety #AA #12Step #DailyDevotion #BigBook #Inspiration #StepStudy #Abstinence #OA #Alanon #Bible #NA #Serenity #Faith #Workbook #SugarAddict #Addicted #FoodAddict #FoodAddiciton #Jesus #Alcoholic #12StepWorksheet #AlcoholicsAnonymous #RecoveryBooks #SoberBooks

 How’s your footing? … 

Sometimes we find ourselves on rocky, cluttered, or unstable paths as we try to walk. 

When we encounter these challenges, we usually become a bit more wary of each step and sometimes consider changing our path. 

We don’t necessarily need to change the goal or the destination, but perhaps change the way we are trying to get there. 

 We can and will encounter some unstable paths in life and along our Spiritual walk as well. 

It’s in those times we can look to the Holy Spirit to guide us and set us on a clear and more stable path instead of trying to seek an easier softer way on our own. 

 How do you find firm footing spiritually? … Check your experience… 

“Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs.” Big Book pg 63 

Lord, let us look to You to establish our footing when we find ourselves on shaky ground, AMEN.

“You cleared the ground under me so my footing was firm.” 2 Samuel 22:37 

Have a blessed day Y’all!! 

Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible!

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pastor+mark+farley&ref=nb_sb_noss 

 How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Free daily blog in your morning inbox. I never share, sell, or publish your email. 

https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/blog 

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

#SCAA #SugarAddiction #CarbAddiction #Keto #Recovery #Sobriety #AA #12Step #DailyDevotion #BigBook #Inspiration #StepStudy #Abstinence #OA #Alanon #Bible #NA #Serenity #Faith #Workbook #SugarAddict #Addicted #FoodAddict #FoodAddiciton #Jesus #Alcoholic #12StepWorksheet #AlcoholicsAnonymous #RecoveryBooks #SoberBooks

 Two are better than one…

There is a big difference between alone time and isolation. 

While time alone spent in prayer, meditation, and communication with God is restorative and rejuvenating, isolation blocks us off from everyone and everything leaving us to become a slave to our self-centered thoughts. 

Thankfully, I have folks in my life that know me and help me to avoid travelling down the path to isolation. 

I learned long ago that a good ideal only becomes great when shared with another and not left to our own thoughts. 

How often and how measured is your alone time?… Check your experience… 

“…being restored and united under one God, with hearts and minds attuned to the welfare of others,” Big Book pg 161 

Lord let us lean on our brothers and sisters in Christ for both good times and challenging seasons, AMEN. 

"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 

Have a blessed day y’all! 

Looking to volunteer or plug into an existing helping opportunity in the Greater Phoenix AZ area? 

Visit Servants Hearts!

It’s a free site to help connect folks with volunteer and helping opportunities! 

http://aservantsheart.us 

How about a daily dose of hope and inspired thought? 

Join me in looking at the things we face daily with passages from both the Big Book and Bible!

Free daily blog 

https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/blog 

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

. 

#SCAA #SugarAddiction #CarbAddiction #501c3 #Recovery #Sobriety #AA #12Step #DailyDevotion #BigBook #AZCharity #FoodAddiction #PrayerWarriors #Pastors #Leadership #Faith #DailyScripture #FaithOverFear #FaithThroughWorksFellowship #Prayer #taxwriteoff #FurnitureBank #TaxReceipt #BibleVerse #GodIsFaithful #Jesus #Bible #LoveGodLovePeople #nonprofit #Abstinence