Trail of Faith Farms

08/30/2026

Today's scripture
Proverbs 30:5

08/29/2026

Searching for justice

Biblical justice is defined as rendering what is right legally and by the rule of God's law; an unbiased, impartial resolution, forbidding bribes, not acting on emotion and the perspective of valuing every human as an image-bearer of God.

"When searching for justice, it's common to look first to human leaders. Governments, rulers, judges, and others were put in place for the purpose of enacting justice (Romans 13:2–5). Yet those figures are fallible. Sometimes, they are corrupt. It is not wrong to "seek the face" of leaders or hope they will do the right thing. Still, the ultimate source of all justice is God. His judgment, not the actions of anyone on earth, will be the ultimate righting of all wrongs (Romans 12:17–19; Revelation 20:11–15).

Believers are encouraged to approach God in prayer, in part because He promises to provide help in hard times (Hebrews 4:16). In 2 Timothy 4:14 the apostle Paul commented about being mistreated by Alexander the coppersmith, yet he expressed confidence God would be the one to repay Alexander for that harm. Every believer receives a degree of persecution, but the Lord is faithful to be with us and to ultimately bring all things to justice (Hebrews 4:12–13; 13:5; 2 Corinthians 5:19–21; 2 Peter 3:9–13). Jesus said, "In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). Paul writes in 2 Timothy 4:18: "The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom." In James 5 we read that the Lord knows the injustice believers suffer at the hands of unscrupulous unbelievers, and James points out that the Lord will judge the offenders. He counsels: "Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord" (James 5:7).
Much of this passage refers to negative consequences of unwise attitudes or behavior: stubbornness leads to brokenness.
Lack of self-control brings shame.
Ignorant, ungodly rulers spread sin and corruption.
Pride leads to humiliation.
Most of these statements follow the two-part pattern established elsewhere in the book of Proverbs.
The final lesson summarizes the deep difference between those who are godly and those who pursue their own desires."
-BibleRef

In all things seek humility in the Ultimate Trainer.
In all things seek his wisdom, understanding, and clarity. For earthly wisdom does not compare to the wisdom of the one and only Handler. Allow HIM to guide you, avenge you, correct you, and justify you.
-Jessica Shively
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Many seek an audience with a ruler,but it is from the Lord that man gets justice.
Proverbs 29:26

08/29/2026

Today's scripture
Proverbs 29:24-27

08/28/2026

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08/28/2026

Today's scripture
Galatians 6:7-9

08/28/2026

"🔥 SOME PEOPLE WILL DRAIN YOU DRY IF YOU KEEP TRYING TO SAVE THEM FROM CONSEQUENCES THEY KEEP CHOOSING.

There comes a point when helping someone stops being helping and starts becoming enabling. You can warn them, pray for them, counsel them, encourage them, give them wisdom, and show them a better way—but you cannot make another person choose it.

Sometimes the most loving thing you can do is step aside and let people experience the consequences of their own decisions.

Even Jesus allowed people to walk away. He did not chase everyone down, argue them into agreement, or force people to receive what they had already rejected. When the rich young ruler walked away, Jesus loved him—but He let him go. (Mark 10:21–22)

That is a hard lesson for those of us who genuinely want to help people. We can become so invested in rescuing someone that their chaos eventually becomes our chaos. Their choices steal our sleep, consume our thoughts, and rob us of the peace God gave us.

You can love someone without carrying them. You can pray for someone without chasing them. You can leave the door open without standing in the doorway begging them to walk through it.

Sometimes consequences are the very thing God uses to bring someone to their senses. The prodigal son didn’t come home because somebody kept rescuing him. He came home when he finally experienced where his choices had taken him. (Luke 15:14–20)

Stop trying to be somebody’s savior. That position has already been filled.

Love them. Pray for them. Tell them the truth. Then, when necessary, release them into God’s hands.

Protect your peace. ❤️"
-Tammy Larck

I've recently learned that you cannot rescue someone who refuses to change, you need to release them! Whether in life or in horsemanship, don't get it twisted. I'm NOT the Savior and I don't want to be the Savior. I pray that you see the Ultimate Trainer in me and SEEK HIM. Now dear friends, if you don't release these folks you can NOt change. Believe me, the Lord WILL step in and remove them before they ruin your great purpose and possibly your life. Stop people pleasing and allowing folks filled with evil spirits, intent, and motives to influence you, distract you,.and redirect you.
You are BETTER than that! Stay connected with the one and only Handler. Let HIM heal you. Let HIM guide you, and do not grow weary in doing good.
-Jessica Shively
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08/27/2026

Today's scripture
Proverbs 27:22

08/27/2026

Only the Ultimate Trainer can crush and correct a fool

"Modern English expressions echo the sentiment of this proverb. These include phrases such as "you can't fix stupid," or, "ignorance can be cured, but stupidity is forever," attributed to various persons in different forms. In this context, foolishness and "stupidity" are not linked to intelligence, but to how one interacts with wisdom and common sense (Proverbs 8:5). Biblical wisdom starts with a proper understanding of God (Proverbs 1:7). When a person is spiritually foolish, it may take harsh consequences to open their minds (Proverbs 19:29; 22:15; 26:3). For others, no amount of disaster brings them around. Solomon's comparison to crushed grain implies that "folly" is found in the tiniest parts of the fool—it's so ingrained that it cannot be removed.

The Old Testament mentions a man using a name which literally means "fool:" Nabal. His name matched his actions, which demonstrated his folly. He refused to help David and his men when David was a fugitive and needed provisions, even after David's men had showed kindness to Nabal's shepherds. Although David's messengers greeted Nabal cordially, Nabal answered rudely and sent them away. Fortunately, Nabal's wife went to David and persuaded him not to take revenge on Nabal. She said, "as his name is, so is he. Nabal [fool] is his name, and folly is with him" (1 Samuel 25:25). Judas Iscariot was also a fool. Despite being with Jesus throughout Jesus' ministry, he betrayed His teacher. He rejected all of Jesus' teachings and miracles and sold Him to His enemies. Judas died by his own hand without having repented of his evil (Acts 1:18–19)."
-BibleRef

The moral of the story, a foolish person will tend to cling to the error of their ways. They be overconfident, not confident at all, and quick to brag about themselves. They will offer lip service without any change in their actions. Works and words reflect one another whether the choice is operating in foolishness or wisdom. Stop wasting time folks. Only someone who really wishes to change, will. Change can only happen by way first by the draw of the Holy Spirit.
People will come and go, and many will claim to have a relationship with Christ but be far from HIM. Seek DISCERNMENT.
Whether they are saying that to impress you, connect with you, benefit from your anointing, or have access to you, your business, your home, your finances, and your blessings, be on guard dear friend.
Having any connections from acquaintances, students, friends, or family; bad company corrupts good character and as far as fools are concerned.... A fool clings to their foolishness; they'll spiral more into foolishness, unless the Spirit draws them. Dear friend this doesn't mean you're giving up on them because they don't want to hear the good news, but STOP! You are wasting your time, your gifts, your talents, your wisdom, your knowledge, and focus on folks who do NOT want wisdom or may not be in a position yet to receive it.
So wash your hands. Dust your feet off.
You did your best and walk away. This does not mean grow cold. Only the Lord can correct a fool beyond what we can say or do. You need to stay on task dear friend because there are other people out there that do want to hear the good news and it might just be from you.
Remember we are the body.
We are the hands and feet.
We have a commission to share the love of The Ultimate Trainer. Stop getting stuck where you are.
Go where HE calls you.
Stop clinging onto people and places that are not receiving. HE will send you where you NEED to be, so trust in HIM to work.
Remember WHOSE you are dear friend. Do not grow complacent. Do not give up.
Your steps are ordered by the Lord.
Let HIM guide you.
-Jessica Shively
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The Lord makes firm the steps
of the one who delights in him;
though he may stumble, he will not fall,
for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
Psalm 37:23-24