Something powerful happens when we have the boldness to say, “God, I know You approve of me because of my faith, so I approve of myself.” We’re not approved because we’re perfect. We’re approved because we are children of the Most High God. God’s still working on us.
If you were to evaluate the words you speak every day, what do you think it would tell you? David prayed in Psalm 141, “Lord, set a guard over my mouth. Keep watch over the door of my lips.” He was saying, “God, don’t let me speak words that get my life off course. I want to speak words of faith.”
Remember: God says you are a person of fearless courage. Do not let your own voice of doubt drown out the voice of God. Hold fast to God’s promises and keep marching on with Him. You can do all things through Christ.
What are you believing about a trial or test that you’re struggling with today? Believe that “the God of hope will fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13).
There are seasons of waiting, times when we’re not seeing any progress. We have to endure and do the right thing when nothing is changing. Pass those tests. But remember, as God carries you, you’re also going to come into these moments of favor where He catapults you ahead.
Are you letting your environment define who you are? Are your circumstances dictating your identity? You need to go back to who God says you are. Don’t let the negative circumstances talk you out of what God has spoken over your life.
You have complete control over your thought life. It’s very important that you’re selective, because your life is going to follow your thoughts. What you think about is setting your direction, impacting your mood, determining your attitude.
Tune into Joel’s message today! "Set Your Mind": https://t.co/kNnMjb1SU6
The Bible says in Isaiah that when you cry out to God for help, as soon as He hears, He will answer you. He will give you strength when you are weary and increase your power when you feel weak. So no matter what is going on in your life today, remember that God is bigger.
No more worry, no more insecurity. No more offense, bitterness, shame, regrets. Feed your faith, feed your hope, feed peace, feed joy, feed the promises God has put in your heart.
When you face obstacles that look too big—you don’t have the resources, the experience, the connections—instead of doubting and giving up, dare to say, “God, You defeated those giants in the past. Defeat this giant.” Let that be your declaration. Check out this powerful message, "He'll Do It Again." https://t.co/kNnMjb1SU6
Don’t get stuck in bitterness, self-pity, and “why me?” Your future is not dependent on what you’ve lost. The good news is, you are graced to go. God is breathing on your life. Courage is rising up, strength, favor, the right people. He’s working all things for your good. Stay in faith and you’ll step into the new things He has in store.
It may be unfair; you don’t understand it. Don’t just go through it; grow through it. God sees what’s happening. That’s one chapter in the book that’s He’s written for your life. There are many great chapters up ahead.
There will be times when it feels like God has forgotten about you. If you judge your life by where you are right now, you’ll get discouraged. What you can’t see is what’s coming. You have to endure some things, looking forward to the joy that’s on the way.
God’s not limited by your education, your experience, who you know, how you were raised. He knows how to bring the fish. You do your part and let Him in your boat. When you honor Him, God will bless you in ways you’ve never imagined.
Everybody is talking. Few are touching heaven.
You won’t get what you need from people — you get it from being in God’s presence.
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That desert, that barren season, is not permanent. Thoughts will tell you, “You’ll always be lonely, always be addicted, falling behind.” No, healing is coming. Freedom is coming. Victory is coming. Be inspired by this message from Joel, "Rivers in the Desert". https://t.co/kNnMjb1SU6
It’s pretty amazing that Almighty God—the One Who created the universe and everything we see—loves and treasures each one of us.
You’re the apple of His eye! Take a little time each morning to pray and give all your concerns to Him before you start your day. Then take a moment to meditate on this truth: God loves you, He sees you, He cares about every single detail of your life. (See Romans 8:38–39; Psalm 139; Isaiah 41:10.) #JoyceQuote
We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose. -Romans 8:28
There are many causes of disappointment, ranging from minor letdowns to major setbacks, and Satan wants to use the disappointments in our life to steal our joy. He wants to keep us discouraged so that we won’t receive all that Jesus died to give us.
No matter what the causes of disappointment—physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual—as soon as we feel disappointment coming on, we can choose to resist it immediately and take whatever action the Lord leads us to take.
As soon as we start feeling disappointed (especially if it is a recurring issue), it is important for us to say to ourselves, I’m going to focus on the goodness of God in my life today. Whatever I may have lost is nothing compared to all I have gained in Christ. When you have this attitude, it will keep those disappointments from turning to discouragement and even depression.
Jesus gave us the “garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness” (Isaiah 61:3 KJV). This is something we can choose to put on rather than sinking into despair when things don’t go our way. Resisting the enemy and making a conscious, determined choice to joyfully praise God even in the tough times will allow you to overcome disappointments and be a powerful Christian each and every day.
When you’re not sure what to do, stand on the Word of God and declare His promises over your life.
The Scripture says, “Is there anything too hard for the Lord?” You may have situations that seem impossible, over your head. You don’t see a way. I’m not saying you’re not going to feel doubt. I’m saying, never doubt God’s mighty power. Never doubt what the Creator of the Universe can do.