#Feckless

[albertfinch]

March 3, 2024 - Exhortation

It's time. Don't fight. Get in the water. Let it come. Let it birth. Let it be messy. Let all see.

An intense battle is ahead of you! God is speaking loud and clear right now. There is a supernatural strength coming upon you to be instrumental in birthing the next wave of revival which will be super intense as it brings into the spiritual consciousness of the Laodicean Church the necessity of advancing His Kingdom through discipling believers into their Christ identity so they will be more effective in bearing fruit that remains. We will not fail to complete this assignment from Heaven.

God is sending helpers, angels of fire, and a new wave of prayer that will hit the apathetic, aimless, unambitious, indolent lifestyles of many in the Church. Is your obedience to Him worth the possible pain and suffering along the way? You must ask yourself if you're willing to lay it all down.

ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY

[you-must-be-held-accountable]

Feckless people are everywhere. You know them. The ones who can’t commit to anything, yet somehow always seem shocked when things fall apart. Holding them accountable? Simple. Start by expecting the bare minimum. Then, watch as they trip over that, too.

Tell your family to finally show up on time. Remind your friends that "maybe" isn’t an RSVP. And let your colleagues know that deadlines aren’t vague suggestions. When they fail (again), stay calm. Just point to their own mess and say, “Yep, that’s on you.”

Accountability isn’t hard. It’s just a mirror—and some people desperately need to look in it.

[weird-things-to-think]

Feckliss is when somebuddy trys doin somthin but it goez wrong, lik, they hav no iddea wut dey doin. U kno, lik a chicken tryin to fly to the mooon, but insted it falls into a mudd puddle. Evryting dey touch turns into nothin gud, lik wen u put socks on ur hands an call it mittins. Very not smart...

[violence-is-literally-stupid]

The Fecklessness of Gangs: A Pathway to Violence

Gangs are feckless by design. This inherent lack of responsibility fosters an environment where violence not only thrives but becomes inevitable. Gangs, in their pursuit of power and control, often draw members from marginalized and vulnerable populations. These individuals, stripped of societal protection and resources, find themselves seeking refuge in groups that promise security but deliver fear.

The structure of a gang relies on manipulation. Leaders use intimidation, exploitation, and a hierarchical system that turns weaker members into tools for violent acts. The power vacuum in feckless organizations breeds chaos, where violence becomes the most effective form of order. Those who are not already hardened by the streets are quickly groomed to become agents of aggression.

This violence is cyclical. Vulnerable recruits are both the victims and perpetrators, shaped by a group that feeds on their insecurity. In a feckless environment, violence is not just a byproduct—it is the currency that sustains the gang's existence. Thus, the lack of responsibility at the core of gang structures creates a fertile ground for violence, constantly preying on the weak to perpetuate its power.

Ultimately, gangs perpetuate violence by exploiting the defenseless, as their lack of responsibility leaves no room for anything but chaos and fear.

[so-true-overdue]

Brothers and sisters, beware the velvet whispers of the void.

It is far too easy to be lured into the comforting embrace of falsehoods, where everything you hear strokes your ego, aligns with your deepest fears, and tells you precisely what you wish were true. The siren song of misinformation wraps itself in cloaks of certainty, gilded with half-truths and spun from the delicate threads of deceit, for there is no more seductive lie than one that masquerades as profound truth.

The cunning architects of these intellectual traps are skilled at their craft. With serpentine tongues and an uncanny gift for emotional manipulation, they ply their trade. They feed the ravenous hunger for belonging, for understanding in a chaotic world, for answers when life provides none. These purveyors of distortion offer you the illusion of knowledge, the feckless conviction that you, and you alone, see through the veil of deception blanketing the masses.

Ah, but herein lies the tragedy! For the deeper one falls into this labyrinth of illusion, the harder it becomes to discern the truth from the lies. You do not feel the coils tightening until, suddenly, your world shrinks. Your beliefs become calcified, brittle, impervious to the cleansing light of reason. You stand on a foundation of sand, convinced it is stone, unwilling to test its strength for fear it may crumble beneath you.

You do not realize that you have become a pawn in a larger game, your agency surrendered at the altar of a false prophet, a hollow cause, or a venerated idea that does not bear the weight of scrutiny. Your loyalty is demanded, your doubts forbidden. You are told to believe, not because you have reasoned your way to the truth, but because disbelief would shatter the comforting illusion that has ensnared you.

It takes a rare and staggering courage to awaken from such a stupor. To recognize that you have been misled is a wound to the ego, a bruise to the pride. To admit that your fervent certainties were but a shadow on the wall requires not just strength, but humility—a willingness to tear down the edifice of your beliefs and confront the void. Yet, only through this brutal self-reckoning can one be free.

Remember this: certainty is not a virtue, it is a trap. Be wary of those who offer you the world in absolutes, for they are no different than the blind leading the blind into the chasm. True wisdom is born of doubt, not dogma, and the honest man does not fear being wrong; he fears, above all, the unyielding arrogance of believing he is always right.

The antidote to the seduction of misinformation is vigilance. It is the deliberate cultivation of intellectual humility, the conscious rejection of feckless conviction, and the relentless pursuit of truth. It is to sharpen your mind as a sword, to cut through the noise, to reject the siren song of falsehood even when it flatters your deepest hopes or fears.

So, my friends, stay awake. Stay vigilant. Do not be the clay in the hands of those who seek to mold you to their whims. Seek the truth not because it is easy, but because it is right. And know that the path to wisdom is not paved with certainty, but with doubt, tempered by discernment, and lit by the flickering flame of reason.

[kick-the-clouds]

Russia is hacking your brain, and you’re probably helping.

Welcome to the 21st century battlefield, where trolls don’t live under bridges—they live in comment sections, and the weapon of choice isn’t a gun, but a tweet. Russia has mastered the art of disinformation, flooding social media with so much garbage that sorting truth from lies feels like digging through a landfill with a teaspoon.

It's not just some amateur operation either. Russia's propaganda machine is a well-oiled factory pumping out fake news faster than you can hit "retweet." They're not aiming at your opinion; they're aiming at your confusion. They want you to doubt everything, to trust nothing. They stir up chaos, inflame tensions, and pit people against one another. Divide, conquer, repeat.

And guess what? It’s working.

Sure, social media gives us a buffet of opinions, but it also serves up heaping piles of misinformation on a silver platter. The worst part? Most people are eating it up. What’s one more sensational headline, right? Just a click. Just a share. Just a little more fuel on the fire. Meanwhile, Russia sits back, watching as we tear ourselves apart over lies they've injected into our feeds.

But here’s a crazy idea: maybe we stop falling for it.

Real journalism, the kind that checks facts, digs deep, and takes time, is the antidote. It’s not flashy, it’s not trending, and it certainly doesn’t fit into a 280-character tweet. But it’s the only thing keeping us from drowning in a sea of disinformation. Without it, we’re just feckless drones, swallowing whatever garbage pops up in our feeds.

So maybe, instead of amplifying the chaos, we take a second to think. Maybe we verify before we share. Maybe we trust the people whose job is to report the truth, not the ones spreading sensational lies. Because, let’s be honest—Russia is playing chess while we’re busy throwing checkers across the board.

[faith-in-democracy]

They want us to hate each other.

Powerful forces thrive on our division. They feed us lies, twist the truth, and keep us angry at one another. They tell us we can't work together. That left and right must always be at war. But this isn't about politics anymore. It’s about control.

The longer we stay divided, the more power they keep. The more we distrust one another, the easier we are to manipulate. They want us to believe cooperation is impossible. That we’re too far apart to find common ground. But we’re not.

We can choose a different path. A path where we listen. Where we understand. Where we focus on what we share rather than what separates us. The people who benefit from our division want us to feel hopeless, to give up on ever finding unity.

But we cannot let them win.

If we don’t stand together now, the gap will only grow wider. Let’s not be fooled by those who want us to tear each other down. Let’s prove them wrong. Let’s show them that we, the people, still believe in cooperation. We still believe in each other.

[extremely-moderate]

Division is the enemy of progress.

There are powerful forces working hard to keep us divided, manipulating information to make us see each other as enemies. They profit from the chaos. They benefit when we are too distracted fighting one another to hold them accountable. But here's the truth: cooperation between the left and the right is not just a dream—it's necessary.

The people in power fear unity. They know what can happen when we come together with shared goals. From civil rights to workers' rights, real change has always come from unity across political lines. The history is clear.

But today, they use misinformation to stoke hatred and confusion. They flood our newsfeeds with lies and distortions. Why? Because when we're divided, they win. They want us to feel hopeless about ever working together. But don’t give them that satisfaction.

The truth is simple: we have more in common than we’re led to believe. Our strength lies in cooperation. It’s time to rise above the noise and focus on what truly matters—building a better future, together.

Don’t let them keep us apart. Keep the hope of unity alive. It’s the only way we win.

[decoding-narcissism]

Feckless narcissists? Oh, they’re truly the gift that keeps on giving. Picture this: they stroll into a room like they own the place, and suddenly, you're their new best friend—for as long as you can serve their ego. They'll shower you with charm, acting like they’ve known you forever, all while subtly planting seeds of manipulation. Need you to do a favor? No problem, they’ll make you feel like it was your idea. Or better yet, they’ll spin a tale about how helpless they are—how only you, their brilliant new acquaintance, can possibly save the day. What an honor. Too bad it’s all just smoke and mirrors, leaving you stuck with the bill while they walk away, unbothered and full of themselves.

[churchofnix]

Feckless is the path of the stubborn.

When you cling to beliefs despite new facts, you are not in search of truth—you are in search of comfort. Reality doesn’t bend to your will, nor does it care for your feelings. It simply is. Refusing to change, to evolve, makes you a prisoner of your own making, trapped in a cage of outdated ideas.

This is not strength. It is fear.

To reject evidence is to reject growth. And when you do that, you are no different from those who blindly follow without question, who worship dogma over discovery. It is not faith—it is a cult of ignorance.

The truth will move with or without you. Will you stand in its way, or walk with it?

[capitalism-is-a-psychopathy]

Bold choices fail. When vision's blind, we tip the scale, Building bridges made of air, With no thought to what’s not there.

Projects stalled, and money spent, On dreams that have no firm cement. The cost is high, the gain is slim, When facts are lost on every whim.

Empty roads and bridges fall, Feckless choices harm us all. When real’s ignored, we pay the price, An economy’s too cold for dice.

[albertfinch]

EXPECTING A CONDITION OF GRACE

"And it shall come to pass at that time, [that] I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will He do evil."  - Zephaniah 1:12 KJV

"Settled", according to Strongs Concordance, means to become dense -- "Lees" means dregs, old settlings!

When our hearts do not believe that the Lord is moving in our lives, we turn to other things and become dense, settled, and lukewarm. Jesus strongly warns of being lukewarm in Revelation 3:14-22.  There is a grace available to us that can deliver us from an existence of passionless, feckless living to a life of being possessed by the fire of the Holy Spirit.

SEEING WITH THE LENS OF FAITH

We are NEW creatures in Christ, old things are passed away, BEHOLD, all things are become new (see 2 Corinthians 5:17)! Behold, can you see? God is doing a new thing. See by the Spirit of the LIVING God, using all your senses with a lens of faith. Do we believe?

There is available grace for new hearing!  "If you wander off the road to the right or the left, you will hear his voice behind you saying, '"Here is the road. Follow it.'" (Isaiah 30:21).

Expect it. Listen and step out!

There is available grace to perceive and receive angelic help. They are bringing tools and strategies to help us to fulfill God’s purpose for our life and bear fruit that remains for His Kingdom.

There is available grace to overcome complacency and unbelief; to break up the old ways of thinking -- through affirming and meditating on the scriptures in the epistles of Paul that have to do with our Christ identity and moving into higher and more efficient states of mind.

  Grace is the divine influence of the Holy Spirit upon our hearts. Believe for and receive grace to see our true heart condition, and be empowered to break out of the old and move into the NEW!

BRINGING HEAVEN TO EARTH

There is available grace to receive new revelation. If you hear the WORD and think "I've heard it before," you aren't hearing it with faith. There is grace to experience fresh revelation of the Word of God as active...alive...fresh and new right now! Receive revelation from the eternal realm and bring it into the earth realm.

You are seated with Christ in heavenly places. Grace is upon us to behold, receive, and bring these revelations to earth in your Christ calling!

ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY

[georgiasedify]

Word of the day

Word of the day. Feckless

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[kensaidthat]

Not Smart

The Tennessee Legislature is pushing a bill that could ban cold beer sales in convenience stores and groceries. The reasoning behind the bill is to cut down on DUIs across the state, but I'm doubtful it will be effective. Most people I know (including me, unfortunately), get hammered at bars, restaurants and other places that serve alcohol (speaking of that, the bill also has provisions that hold bars and restaurants accountable if they "overserve" customers). Besides, if cold beer sales at stores are banned, my guess is that it will drive people to liquor stores for much harder stuff that doesn't need to be chilled. As a consequence, this bill will likely hurt small brewers who rely on sales to grocery and convenience stores for most of their revenue while making highways less safe. While having empathy for one of the legislators who was injured by a drunk driver, this bill is idiotic and an example of the GOP's feckless leadership. The people of Tennessee deserve better.

Article: https://pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/politics/cold-beer-ban

[nintendogs4eva]

she played me but she’s haunted by the tune of my fiddle

[reu8ell]

Cardan being self-deprecatingly honest