Farmer on Fire Podcast

When someone says they are going to do something and they don't end up following through on it, there is an immediate feeling of distrust.Often times we find ourselves in situations where we are operating on another person's words instead of focusing on their actions and motives. When you stand firm and can identify what it is you want in your life, then you are able to divide with truth and follow your own path that is going to guide you where God has called you to go.

There are only 2 options when we are faced with difficult situations.Face them head-on and walk through the fire. Or allow the pressure and challenges to overcome you and quit.The painful reality is that there are going to be extremely difficult things you are going to have to overcome inside of Trials that is going to test your ability to stand strong.You're going to be met with anger, frustration, guilt, and shame of things in the past, who you've been, and who you are going to have to become to walk through.If you stand firm, trust the process, and never quit, the only possible outcome is far better than where you are at today.

For so long, I have always wanted to do "my own thing" because it gave me a sense of power and purpose. So I thought.I realized that it was a self-serving agenda where I never considered what it would do to those around me.Until the Truth was revealed that to truly serve and follow God, I would have to deny myself. This meant putting aside my own personal agenda and asking God to lead me instead.The hard truth is that the majority of farmers and rancher will one day lose their farm operations because of the inability to make difficult decisions that goes against "their purpose".What if you considered in your life all the areas that are not working as a possibility that God is wanting you to trust Him instead and take a different path?

Making decisions is a constant reality inside of your farm and personal life.However, the majority of people do not trust themselves to make and would rather not make them at all.Not only does this leave you frustrated, but the problem tends to stack on top of one another until there is a blowout or burnout.I want to have you consider that by you stepping up and having the courage and willingness to make decisions and take the heat, your life will become so much better in the long run.

There is a darkness that comes in getting to the Truth.The problem is, the majority of people are NOT willing to go to that place. Instead, you sell out in a land of comfort instead of doing what you know you must do.Your marriage begins to deteriorate, your body turns to food for comfort, and you sedate the pain with a 6-pack every night (or more).What would it look like for you to search that darkness only to find the light? That once you have found that light, you are finally set free and are living the life you always knew could be possible.

Change is hard and Change is scary. The majority of people in their lives are not willing to do what is required to better their lives.This couldn't be more true in the farm industry today. You feel like you can't make any moves or do anything different and you feel hostage inside your operation.Your marriage is falling apart, your bank account is dried up, and you are frozen in fear. There are going to be times when you are going to be required to look at the facts and be willing to take the hard action to make the impact you know is possible.

Have you considered that it is your environment that is leading to the current results inside of your life?You may be in a situation that is extremely negative toward your production but. you are terrified of what could happen if you would change it or confront the problem.But consider the possibility of what it would look like for you to make the moves you know you are needing to make inside of your life to better your family and your future.By you taking a stand, you are no longer tolerating the bullcrap in your life.

The problem is the problem when we fail to acknowledge its existence and significance. Ignoring or downplaying problems only prolongs their impact and hinders progress. By recognizing and addressing the problem head-on, we can actively seek solutions and make meaningful changes, leading to growth and improvement.

In the world we live in today, fighting is a requirement if you want to take a stand."Fitting in" now means staying quiet, don't speak up, and don't go after the things you are wanting.The same is true in your farm operation.Settling for less and taking a ride in the passenger seat is the quickest way to death. Will you step up and fight?

Distractions are all around us but the problem is, what are you doing to prevent you from being distracted?Social media and smartphones make it all the easier to spend time on things that really don't matter.What is it costing your family, your body, and your profitability by not removing distractions?Your family and business need you to step up and make the moves you know you must make.