My Planks - Daily Intentions with Jesus at Heart

New Episodes Every Monday @ 3:00AM CST. We can all agree we need some BIG societal changes. You may think those changes need to be in one direction, and your neighbor might think those changes need to be in the total opposite direction. How do we love our neighbor during division? How do we put Jesus’s second greatest command from Matt 22 into action? How do we make our words and actions match? What do cultural and societal changes look like on a minute by minute, thought by thought basis? Jesus said first, we should all start with our own planks. So as I rebuild myself after 10 years of rare disease, here are My Planks. Join me!

Stop Forgetting - You're Not Made For Here 08/07/2023

Stop Forgetting - You're Not Made For Here *Season 1 Final Episode!* What do you keep forgetting so often that forgetting has now become more of a habit than the thing you're forgetting? Who do you keep forgetting about? Do you keep forgetting who you are? Don't forget to give yourself grace. My Plank: FORGETTING Verses: James 1 Psalm 77 Psalm 119: 57 - 112 1 Chronicles 16:11 Action Step: Stop forgetting you are a child of God. Stop forgetting to ask God for what you need. He will provide HOPE. He will provide you with a greater sense of reverence and honor for Him if you ask for it. What things are the most difficult for you to remember? Notice ways you place some thoughts, actions, or even forgetfulness above God. Invite God to show you how to purposefully rethrone Him, and to always remind you of what and who you are. Repent and Ask Him to break any bonds you may have formed of allegiance with things of this world that are not of Him. Declutter your insides too. What other verses do you think should be used for this plank? What is My Planks? If I want to make BIG societal changes, where do I start? Well, it may sound cliche or naive, but the first step is to look at ourselves. Jesus told us we start with ourselves by removing the planks from our own eye before addressing the specks in the eyes of others. So that’s what I’m doing here. I'm rebuilding myself after 10 years of rare disease. Welcome to My Planks. I'll share one of my planks each week. Every episode will end with an optional repentance minute, if that week’s plank was familiar to you too, you can join in. Repentance is key. We can't just point out our planks, we need to repent to God, and get His help removing them. Supernatural help from God the Father is ALWAYS THE BEST DECISION. Join me as we change the world by starting with ourselves. More Hay Farris: LinkTree: Website: IG: Twitter: YouTube: Theme Music: Cora's Marshmallow Theme, Carson Medders, 2023 copyright /episode/index/show/d4b7e30e-45f2-43c4-a20e-b618e71457f5/id/27607152

Stop Excluding - "Us" Is No Better Than "Them" 07/31/2023

Stop Stupidity - Ask for Wisdom 07/24/2023

Stop Stupidity - Ask for Wisdom What does stupidity look like? What does wisdom look like on a day by day, minute by minute basis? In what ways do I trust in myself, more than I trust God? How do I unintentionally overlook wisdom in my thoughts, actions, and habits? When's the last time I asked God for wisdom, and asked Him to guide the implementation of His wisdom into my life? My Plank: STUPIDITY :-) Verses: Proverbs 28 Proverbs 1 Proverbs 29 Matthew 5 James 1:5 Action Step: Ask God to highlight the areas where you have developed dumb habits. Notice where your wisdom fails to be put into practice. Notice ways you place some things above God unintentionally. Invite God to show you how to purposefully rethrone Him. Repent and Ask Him to break any bonds you may have formed of allegiance with things of this world that are not of Him. Ask God to lead you in wisdom, to give you wisdom, and to help you implement wise actions and decisions more into your everyday life. What other verses do you think should be used for this plank? What is My Planks? If I want to make BIG societal changes, where do I start? Well, it may sound cliche or naive, but the first step is to look at ourselves. Jesus told us we start with ourselves by removing the planks from our own eye before addressing the specks in the eyes of others. So that’s what I’m doing here. I'm rebuilding myself after 10 years of rare disease. Welcome to My Planks. I'll share one of my planks each week. Every episode will end with an optional repentance minute, if that week’s plank was familiar to you too, you can join in. Repentance is key. We can't just point out our planks, we need to repent to God, and get His help removing them. Supernatural help from God the Father is ALWAYS THE BEST DECISION. Join me as we change the world by starting with ourselves. More Hay Farris: LinkTree: Website: IG: Twitter: YouTube: Theme Music: Cora's Marshmallow Theme, Carson Medders, 2023 copyright /episode/index/show/d4b7e30e-45f2-43c4-a20e-b618e71457f5/id/27538563

Stop Pretending - Be Real 07/17/2023

Stop Pretending - Be Real How do we successfully become "one body"? One way is by no longer pretending. How many different ways do we pretend today? Both on purpose, and accidentally? Out of habit? Out of exhaustion? Do the ways we pretend isolate us from others? Does pretending impede us from glorifying God fully and intentionally? We also don't need to decieve ourselves or others by pretending to have everything wrapped up perfectly. We begin by admitting our own planks to trusted people. Make the time to tend to and care for this part of our Godly friendships. My Plank: PRETENDING Verses: James 5 Proverbs 28 1 John 1 1 Peter 2 Action Step: Could you live in a way that is closer to following Jesus's actual life example? Will you purposefully take steps to admit and confess and renounce your sins and those places you need to work on? We're all human. We all have problems. We all hurt. We all fall short. We all fail. What we need to do, is stop pretending to those around us that our life is perfectly tied up. What things would be most difficult for you to bring into the light around a trusted, Jesus-following partner? Are you a trusted Jesus-follower who your closest people can confide in? Asked God to form you more into this type of person. Notice ways you place some habits above God. Invite God to show you how to purposefully rethrone Him. Repent and Ask Him to break any bonds you may have formed of allegiance with things of this world that are not of Him. What other verses do you think should be used for this plank? What is My Planks? If I want to make BIG societal changes, where do I start? Well, it may sound cliche or naive, but the first step is to look at ourselves. Jesus told us we start with ourselves by removing the planks from our own eye before addressing the specks in the eyes of others. So that’s what I’m doing here. I'm rebuilding myself after 10 years of rare disease. Welcome to My Planks. I'll share one of my planks each week. Every episode will end with an optional repentance minute, if that week’s plank was familiar to you too, you can join in. Repentance is key. We can't just point out our planks, we need to repent to God, and get His help removing them. Supernatural help from God the Father is ALWAYS THE BEST DECISION. Join me as we change the world by starting with ourselves. More Hay Farris: LinkTree: Website: IG: Twitter: YouTube: Theme Music: Cora's Marshmallow Theme, Carson Medders, 2023 copyright /episode/index/show/d4b7e30e-45f2-43c4-a20e-b618e71457f5/id/27480345

Stop Condescending - Jesus Humbled Himself 07/10/2023

Stop Condescending - Jesus Humbled Himself Let's repent for all the times we resort to condescending insteading of leading by humility. Leading like Jesus. Jesus had the ultimate ability to patronize, but He taught. He explained. He reasoned. He sometimes got frustrated at people who were trying to trick Him. So if anyone could be justified in condescending and patronizing, it was Jesus. And yet, He didn't. He explained, used parables. He used contexts His listeners would understand according to their culture. He met people right where they were, and not where they should have been. His actions never profited from the detriment of another human. Encourage, inspire, lift up, teach people of Jesus in a way that stirs their affection. Not in condemnation, hate, and anger. RECOGNIZE. REPENT. REMOVE. My Plank: CONDESCENDING Verse: Romans 15:2 "Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up." The entirety of Jesus' ministry when He walked on earth. Action Step: RECOGNIZE. REPENT. REMOVE. Recognize the moments you are condescending. Notice the feeling in the room after you say something condescending. Recognize your tendency to be condescending and start correcting yourself imediately. Ask the recipient for forgiveness immediately. Let's practice RECOGNIZING, REPENTING, and REMOVING our codescension. As always, notice ways you place some things above God. Invite God to show you how to purposefully rethrone Him. Repent and Ask Him to break any bonds you may have formed of allegiance with things of this world that are not of Him. Time to declutter our insides too. What other verses do you think should be used for this plank? What is My Planks? If I want to make BIG societal changes, where do I start? Well, it may sound cliche or naive, but the first step is to look at ourselves. Jesus told us we start with ourselves by removing the planks from our own eye before addressing the specks in the eyes of others. So that’s what I’m doing here. I'm rebuilding myself after 10 years of rare disease. Welcome to My Planks. I'll share one of my planks each week. Every episode will end with an optional repentance minute, if that week’s plank was familiar to you too, you can join in. Repentance is key. We can't just point out our planks, we need to repent to God, and get His help removing them. Supernatural help from God the Father is ALWAYS THE BEST DECISION. Join me as we change the world by starting with ourselves. More Hay Farris: LinkTree: Website: IG: Twitter: YouTube: Theme Music: Cora's Marshmallow Theme, Carson Medders, 2023 copyright /episode/index/show/d4b7e30e-45f2-43c4-a20e-b618e71457f5/id/27347475

Stop Doubting - Have Faith in God 07/03/2023

Stop Quitting - Turn Good Intentions into Good Habits 06/26/2023

Stop Bullying - Help Stop the Epidemic of Bullying 06/19/2023

Stop Bullying - Help Stop the Epidemic of Bullying Don't laugh at bullying jokes. Whether it's happened to us, or to those around us, we've all experienced being bullied. Unfortunately sometimes we also contribute to the active bullying side of that equation by becoming a part of the bully. Don't laugh at bullying jokes, and don't contribute to the bullying, are first steps. Sure. But we should go a step farther, and speak up on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves (Proverbs 31:8). What does anti-bullying look like in action and habit change? How do we practically examine our behaviors and habits in each setting and change them for the better? My Plank: BULLYING Verses: 1 Peter 2 Matthew 22 Proverbs 31 Proverbs 3:27 Literally the whole entire Holy Bible Action Step: Notice ways you unintentionally contribute to bullying. Notice how you place your comfort above the will of God by allowing bullying to continue around you. Invite God to show you how to purposefully rethrone Him. Repent and Ask Him to break any bonds you may have formed of allegiance with things or influences of this world that are not of Him. Stop bullying before it starts within yourself, and when you witness it in your communities. Don't give in to online comment hate. Examine your intentions and impact in all of the communities and groups you belong to, and notice the gap between the two. Take steps to notice and change bad patterns and behaviors. You can always ask God to realign your intentions with His will. What other verses do you think should be used for this plank? What is My Planks? If I want to make BIG societal changes, where do I start? Well, it may sound cliche or naive, but the first step is to look at ourselves. Jesus told us we start with ourselves by removing the planks from our own eye before addressing the specks in the eyes of others. So that’s what I’m doing here. I'm rebuilding myself after 10 years of rare disease. Welcome to My Planks. I'll share one of my planks each week. Every episode will end with an optional repentance minute, if that week’s plank was familiar to you too, you can join in. Repentance is key. We can't just point out our planks, we need to repent to God, and get His help removing them. Supernatural help from God the Father is ALWAYS THE BEST DECISION. Join me as we change the world by starting with ourselves. More Hay Farris: LinkTree: Website: IG: Twitter: YouTube: Theme Music: Cora's Marshmallow Theme, Carson Medders, 2023 copyright /episode/index/show/d4b7e30e-45f2-43c4-a20e-b618e71457f5/id/27179682

Stop Hating - Love your enemies, WWJD 06/12/2023

Stop Hating - Love your enemies, WWJD How do your actions affect others? Does the fruit of your action match your intention? Let's spend a devoted day, or week, paying close attention to how our actions impact others. Then ask God immediately how He would have us change the way we act and react, with love in mind. We want to make sure our fruit is righteous before God. He sees our hearts, and we want to do our very best to have our actions match our intentions. And to set our hearts on things of Jesus Christ. My Plank: HATING Verses: Matthew 5 Matthew 22 Matthew 26 Mark 14 Luke 22 John 18 Romans 12 Action Step: Notice ways you hate, big and small. Notice how you directly affect those around you. Today when anger tries to give birth to hate, recognize the process and ask God to reveal to you all the ways you are hateful. Ask God to make clear and erase the pain you cause others. Invite God to show you how to purposefully rethrone Him above your anger and hateful actions. Repent and Ask Him to break any bonds you may have formed of allegiance with things of this world that are not of Him. Ask Him to remove the spirit causing hateful action and thoughts in your life. Then purposefully be on your toes in prayer throughout the day before you speak, and before you act. Rebuke the hateful thoughts not of God. Move forward in love and ask the Holy Spirit to fill you. What other scriptures come to your mind when addressing this plank? Romans 12 comes to my mind. What is My Planks? If I want to make BIG societal changes, where do I start? Well, it may sound cliche or naive, but the first step is to look at ourselves. Jesus told us we start with ourselves by removing the planks from our own eye before addressing the specks in the eyes of others. So that’s what I’m doing here. I'm rebuilding myself after 10 years of rare disease. Welcome to My Planks. I'll share one of my planks each week. Every episode will end with an optional repentance minute, if that week’s plank was familiar to you too, you can join in. Repentance is key. We can't just point out our planks, we need to repent to God, and get His help removing them. Supernatural help from God the Father is ALWAYS THE BEST DECISION. Join me as we change the world by starting with ourselves. More Hay Farris: LinkTree: Website: IG: Twitter: YouTube: Theme Music: Cora's Marshmallow Theme, Carson Medders, 2023 copyright /episode/index/show/d4b7e30e-45f2-43c4-a20e-b618e71457f5/id/27098088

Stop Silence - Speak Up, Do Not Withhold Good 06/05/2023

Stop Silence - Speak Up, Do Not Withhold Good What does the Bible mean when it says to "judge fairly"? The first step is to point out the planks in my own eye. "Do not withold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act." Proverbs 3:27. Speaking is action. Anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. The fruit produced from your speaking up should be righteous fruit. My Plank: SILENCE Verses: Proverbs 31 Matthew 28 James 1 Proverbs 3 Action Step: Pray that He will guide your words when opportunities for Him arise. Invite Jesus to walk everywhere with you throughout your day, and then act like Jesus is literally right beside you. Notice ways you may be in the right place at the right time just because God places you there to be His hands and feet. So pray before you speak, and ask Him for the words and wisdom. Invite God to show you how to purposefully rethrone Him in all of your interactions, including the uncomfortable times you are challenged to speak for good, to de-escalate a situation, or to praise a deserving person. Repent for the times you have stayed silent and He would've rather you had spoken up. Ask God to break any bonds you may have formed of allegiance with things of this world that are not of Him, things that prevent you from speaking. What other verses do you think should be used for this plank? What is My Planks? If I want to make BIG societal changes, where do I start? Well, it may sound cliche or naive, but the first step is to look at ourselves. Jesus told us we start with ourselves by removing the planks from our own eye before addressing the specks in the eyes of others. So that’s what I’m doing here. I'm rebuilding myself after 10 years of rare disease. Welcome to My Planks. I'll share one of my planks each week. Every episode will end with an optional repentance minute, if that week’s plank was familiar to you too, you can join in. Repentance is key. We can't just point out our planks, we need to repent to God, and get His help removing them. Supernatural help from God the Father is ALWAYS THE BEST DECISION. Join me as we change the world by starting with ourselves. More Hay Farris: LinkTree: Website: IG: Twitter: YouTube: Theme Music: Cora's Marshmallow Theme, Carson Medders, 2023 copyright /episode/index/show/d4b7e30e-45f2-43c4-a20e-b618e71457f5/id/27027693

Stop Distraction - How to Know Jesus 05/29/2023

Stop Distraction - How to Know Jesus Some distractions prevent us from needing God. Why is it important we purposefully focus on Jesus? What does stopping distraction actually look like in daily life? How do we stop distraction when everything vies for our attention? A prayer for thumbs. :-) My Plank: DISTRACTION Verses: Luke 12 Matthew 18 Luke 15 Action Step: What things can you do to keep yourself from being distracted from purposefully placing more of God in your daily life? Notice ways how some distractions can be prevented but others cannot. God understands and knows your heart. Invite God to show you how to be less distracted in the time you have devoted to Him. Repent and Ask Him to break the mental stronghold of distraction in your mind. Ask Him to keep you focused on Him. Today, spend time finding God. Today, take a step in the direction of making one habit that allows you to purposefully stop distractions. And when you get distracted? Return. And when you get distracted? Return. And when you get distracted? Return. What other verses do you think should be used for this plank? What is My Planks? If I want to make BIG societal changes, where do I start? Well, it may sound cliche or naive, but the first step is to look at ourselves. Jesus told us we start with ourselves by removing the planks from our own eye before addressing the specks in the eyes of others. So that’s what I’m doing here. I'm rebuilding myself after 10 years of rare disease. Welcome to My Planks. I'll share one of my planks each week. Every episode will end with an optional repentance minute, if that week’s plank was familiar to you too, you can join in. Repentance is key. We can't just point out our planks, we need to repent to God, and get His help removing them. Supernatural help from God the Father is ALWAYS THE BEST DECISION. Join me as we change the world by starting with ourselves. More Hay Farris: LinkTree: Website: IG: Twitter: YouTube: Theme Music: Cora's Marshmallow Theme, Carson Medders, 2023 copyright /episode/index/show/d4b7e30e-45f2-43c4-a20e-b618e71457f5/id/26965638

Stop Passivity - Love is Active 05/22/2023

Stop Hoarding - Treasures in Heaven 05/22/2023

Stop Limiting - Believe for more 05/15/2023

Stop Overlooking - Getting familiar with my planks 05/14/2023

Rebuilding My Life with Jesus 05/14/2023

My Planks - Daily Intentions with Jesus at Heart

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