"God knows the mess we’re in when He calls us… and His light shines greater through cracked pots than it does through people who have it all together." -Joyce #JoyceQuote
"Resisting the devil is not about getting rid of all your problems; it’s about you not acting like the devil while you’ve got the problems." –Joyce #JoyceQuote
To know that you are loved by someone you can trust is the best and most comforting feeling in the world. God will not only love you that way, but He will also provide other people who will truly love you. When He does provide, be sure to remain thankful for those people. Having people who genuinely love you is one of the most precious gifts in the world. Share this with your loved ones and tell them how grateful you are to have them in your life! #JoyceQuote
Wisdom isn’t just about knowing more. It’s about knowing God.
When we put Him first, He teaches us how to live, how to choose, and how to walk in His ways.
Prayer for The Mind: "God, because I know Your Word, I can take every thought captive. Help me to come into perfect agreement with Your Word. Give me the wisdom to reject negative thoughts and fix my mind on what is true and honorable and right. Lord, I want to know the truth of Your Word down deep. Help me to hide Your scriptures in my heart so I can come into agreement with You whenever I sense a need in my spirit. God, thank You for Your perfect direction, Your wisdom and guidance, and Your unfailing love. I know Your Word is true, and I'm believing You. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Unrealistic expectations can quickly steal our peace and joy. We usually desire a perfect day, with perfect people, being perfectly happy in our perfect little world, but we all know that isn’t reality. In reality, only God is perfect and the rest of us are under construction.
The devil knows what steals our peace, and he sets us up to get upset when our unrealistic expectations fall apart.
After years of letting the devil steal my peace, I finally got it: Life is not perfect, and things are going to happen that we did not plan for and would rather not go through. My new attitude has become, Oh well, that’s life! I have discovered that if I don’t let those things impress me, then they can’t depress me.
Everyone has to deal with inconveniences, but we can deal with them and avoid a bad attitude. Remember today that only God is perfect and learn to trust in Him. He can always lead you past disappointing circumstances, strengthening you and helping you hold on to your peace.
A Prayer for Hard Times…
"God, I need your help. I'm really struggling and I know I can't figure out a solution on my own. I pray that you will show me what to do. Help me to be receptive to Your answer and to trust that You have all my best interests at heart. Amen."