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Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 260 @joycemeyer A Great Trade Did you know that God wants to make a trade with you? He has a standing offer every minute of every day, and it's amazing how few of us actually take Him up on it. He wants you to give Him all your cares, problems and failures. In return He'll give you His peace and joy. God really does want to take care of us, but in order to let Him, we've got to stop trying to take care of ourselves and worrying about every little thing we can't control. Many people would like for God to take care of them, but they insist on worrying or trying to figure out an answer on their own, instead of waiting for God's direction. God will give us peace, but we must first give Him our worries. What a great trade! We give God our worry, and He gives us His peace. We give Him all our cares and concerns, and He gives us His protection, stability and joy. That's the amazing blessing and privilege of being cared for by Him. Prayer Starter: Lord, You have offered me an amazing trade. You are so much more capable than I am, so I give You all of my cares and receive all of the peace and joy that You offer me!~Amen (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPXuCLjiJS/?igshid=vthosyb38orl

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day: 257 @joycemeyer Take Your Doubts Captive When we start the process of renewing our minds, it's OK when we mess up. God knows we're not perfect and He's always there to help us get back on track. Unfortunately, the devil also knows we're not perfect, and he does his best to remind us every step of the way. We can be going along, serving God, doing good, stepping out in faith and then all of a sudden, without there being any justification for it, we'll have a day or week when we have an attack on our mind. Satan will tell us that we're failures, that we're not good enough, that God doesn't love us, the list goes on and on. Thankfully, God's Word tells us just what to do in a situation like this. Second Corinthians 10:5 tells us to take every thought captive and into obedience to God. So when the devil tries to lie to you, go to the Word and find the truth that refutes that lie. When those doubts come your way, don't get discouraged. Bring them in line with God's Word. It works every time! Prayer Starter: God, I won't let the lies and doubts that the enemy sends my way get me off track. Instead, I'll believe what Your Word says and take those thoughts captive!~Amen. (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFE6tPzDhIN/?igshid=1ph8mvwtlk8jt

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 254 @joycemeyer When Progress Is Slow It's important to renew our minds, but it's also important to realize that this process of reprogramming or renewing our minds will take place little by little. Don't be discouraged if progress seems slow. Don't get down when you have setbacks or bad days. Just get back up, dust yourself off and start again. When a baby is learning to walk, he falls many, many times before he develops the ability to walk without falling; however, the baby is persistent. He may cry for a while after he falls down, but he always gets right back up and tries again. Learning to change our thinking works the same way. We struggle and fall down, but God is always there to pick us up. Rather than get frustrated, you should, as the Bible says, "triumph" in your hardship, because the very fact that you're struggling means that you're fighting the good fight. There will be days when we don't do everything right, days when our thinking is negative. But never stop trying. God is gradually bringing us around to His way of thinking. Just don't give up! Prayer Starter: Lord, thank You for picking me up when I fall down. I know that my struggles mean that You are helping me overcome my negative mindsets and bringing me more and more in line with Your way of thinking.~Amen. (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE9oaNuD7GF/?igshid=15bndh096qu0f

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 207 @joycemeyer God's Love Isn't Based on Feelings It's impossible for human love to be unconditional, like God's love. But as believers in Jesus Christ, we have the love of God in us. We can let that love flow freely, without conditions. Our love fails, but God's does not. Our love comes to an end, but God's does not. Sometimes I find that although I can't love a person in my own strength, I am able to with God's love. The true love of God doesn't depend on feelings, it's based on a decision. It's not based on whether or not that person deserves it. And it is absolutely freeing to be able to love people without stopping to ask if they deserve it. Human love depends on feelings. It loves people because they have been good to us or they loved us first. That kind of love comes and goes. God's love is totally different. It isn't based on anything except God Himself. When we receive Christ as our Savior, the love of God is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. Pour out God's love to others today. Prayer Starter: God, my love may run out, but Yours never will. I will continue to draw on Your endless love so that I can give it out to others, without being concerned about whether they deserve it or not.~Amen. (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEK78uDdJy/?igshid=kve6qv1rknzf

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 204 @joycemeyer The Nature of God's Love Sometimes when life gets discouraging, the best thing we can do is remind ourselves of the nature of God's love. One of the most beautiful things the Bible says is that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (see Romans 5:8). He did not wait for us to deserve His love. He loves us unconditionally. To be honest, that's hard for many of us to comprehend because we are so accustomed to having to earn everything in life. Because of His great, wonderful and intense love for us, God poured His life out for us freely. That is revolutionary love, real, revolutionary love that gives itself away because it can never be satisfied doing anything less. It is God's unconditional love that draws us to Him, His amazing grace that erases our sin, and His powerful sacrifice that makes a way for us to enter His presence. His love will never quit, never give up, and never leave you. Whenever you feel down or depressed, remember the great love that God has for you Prayer Starter: God, Your love overwhelms me. Even when I don't feel like it, I know that Your love never quits. You gave Your all for me, and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that You love me.~Amen (at Weaver, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC8Wxj2DFvh/?igshid=fljkbwz1wmlv

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 201 @joycemeyer Take Down the 'Do Not Disturb' Sign I frequently stay in hotels during my ministry travels. When I am in my room, I usually put the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door so nobody will bother me. Hanging this sign on my hotel room door is acceptable. But putting it on my life isn't. Have you ever noticed that God doesn't always do things on our timetable or in ways that are convenient for us? Paul told Timothy that as a servant of God and a minister of the Gospel, he needed to fulfill his duties whether it was convenient for him or not. I doubt Timothy was nearly as addicted to convenience as we are today. But if he needed to hear that, then I'm sure we need to hear it frequently. It's so easy to put a "Do Not Disturb" sign over our hearts for fear that God's call will inconvenience us, but we miss out on so many great opportunities when we do this. We need to remember that whatever God asks us to do, it's always worth any inconvenience or difficulty we face in the process. And He will always make a way for us to accomplish His will when we are obedient to Him. Prayer Starter: God, I choose today to take down the 'Do Not Disturb' sign over my heart. Even if it inconveniences me, I want to obey You and do what You ask me to do.~Amen (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC5zwGUjhqZ/?igshid=s27azevcesu1

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 200 @joycemeyer More Than Conquerors God gives us dreams for the future, but sometimes those dreams can seem impossible. That's when fear starts to set in. If you are determined to never give up on your dream, then you have to take chances, you have to be courageous. And you need to understand that courage is not the absence of fear; it is pressing forward when you feel afraid. So when you face situations that threaten or intimidate you, you do not need to pray as much for the fear to go away as for boldness and courage so you can move ahead in spite of the fear. The spirit of fear will always try to keep you from going forward. The enemy has used fear for centuries to try to stop people, and he is not going to change his strategy now. But you can defeat fear, because you are more than a conqueror through Him who loves us. I want to encourage you to be determined to face fear when it comes against you. Stand firm, trusting God and knowing He is always with you. Prayer Starter: God, even though I might feel afraid, I believe Your Word, which says that I am more than a conqueror. I can accomplish every dream You've given me because You love me and give me the victory.~Amen. (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC0syVijFgL/?igshid=fholhuxpux6i

Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now I’m found... blind but now I see. This song is so precious to me. I was lost in the world, blinded my own eyes to God’s will, and was a wretch in many ways. Praise God, that he saw more in me than I ever could, loved me more than I could ever imagine and wanted me flaws and all! Thanks to his amazing love and mercy, I am a child of God. (at Oxford, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtIln9D5kn/?igshid=oysdtzyzvtu7

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 198 @joycemeyer Prayer Starter: Holy Spirit, I want to settle the dispute between my flesh and spirit, and I can't do it without determination. Strengthen me and give me the right pronouncements to ensure that I never give up.~Amen. (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtHCeoDXBD/?igshid=1l4bj8501vmgr

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 196 @joycemeyer Understanding Human Nature One time after I had been involved in a disappointing church situation, God brought John 2:24-25 to my attention. It speaks of Jesus' relationship with His disciples. It plainly says that Jesus did not trust Himself to them. While He gave Himself to them relationally and lived life with them, He knew that they were not perfect. He understood human nature and He did not trust Himself to them in an unbalanced way. This made me realize that I had placed my trust in people at church that should only belong to God and had set myself up for disappointment. We can go only so far in any human relationship. If we go beyond godly wisdom, we will likely be hurt. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that some people will never hurt us, only to be disappointed when they don't live up to those standards. No one's perfect. The good news is that God is perfect and will not disappoint. He is always loving and good. Don't give trust to people that belongs to God, but rather, give yourself completely to Him. He alone is trustworthy. Prayer Starter: God, no human is perfect, but You are. I won't give the kind of trust to people that only belongs to You. You will not disappoint. I find comfort today in Your perfection. (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCn1fBnjAq2/?igshid=xn4dsen1rac9

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 193 @joycemeyer Rose-Colored Glasses and Magnifying Glasses When we think and talk about what is wrong with everyone else, we are usually deceived about our own conduct. Jesus commanded that we not concern ourselves with what is wrong with others when we have so much wrong with ourselves (see Matthew 7:3-5). The Bible clearly tells us that when we judge others, we often judge them for things that we also do! I once asked God why we would do something ourselves and think it was perfectly alright but judge someone else who does it. The Lord said, "Joyce, you look at yourself through rose-colored glasses, but you look at everyone else through a magnifying glass." It's true! We make excuses for our own behavior, but when someone else does the same thing we do, we are often merciless. I encourage you to reverse the process, assume the best in others, but keep your own life under the magnifying glass. Allow God to deal with you first, and then you will learn the scriptural way of helping others grow. Prayer Starter: Holy Spirit, instead of examining the lives of others, I want You to help me examine my own life. I know that with Your help, I can correct the issues I have and find the proper way to help others grow as well.~Amen (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCi1k50j0Ug/?igshid=18n4xe7hxtejp

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 191 @joycemeyer Don't Have an Exaggerated Opinion of Yourself The Bible repeatedly warns us against pride. And I cannot emphasize enough the danger of pride. See, when we give in to pride, we give the enemy a place of great influence over us. When we think too highly of ourselves, it causes us to value others less, forget to trust God, and ignore the truth that we're really nothing without God. This type of attitude or thinking is detestable to the Lord. We must have a holy fear of pride and remember that we're special and valuable because God loves us and has forgiven us, not because we can accomplish great things on our own. It's important to understand that whenever we excel in any area, it is only because God has given us the gift of grace to do it. The moment we think we've accomplished great things in our own strength, we're getting in to pride. Remember, we belong to God. Instead of having exaggerated opinions of ourselves, let's focus on God's greatness and His love for us. It's by His grace alone that we can succeed in doing whatever He's calling us to do. Prayer Starter: Lord, only through You am I worth anything and able to accomplish anything. I release any pride I may be holding on to, knowing that when I succeed and excel, it's because of Your grace and goodness.~Amen (at Weaver, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCgRXesjogR/?igshid=14rubyp7z1vch

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COFFEE & JESUS “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6:12‬ ‭ESV https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYcGbUDB8T/?igshid=tcevv4sy4tfd

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 190 @joycemeyer Learn to Say "It's None of My Business." Thousands of things we encounter every day are neither right nor wrong but are simply personal choices, choices that people have a right to make on their own without outside interference. The devil stays very busy assigning demons to place judgmental, critical thoughts in people's minds. I can remember when it was entertaining for me to sit in the park or the shopping mall and simply watch all the people go by as I formed a mental opinion of each of them, their clothing, hairstyles, companions and so on. But the Bible says that it's wrong to judge people this way. We cannot always prevent ourselves from having opinions, and there's nothing wrong with that, but the moment we think there's something wrong with other people because they don't share our personal preferences, we have a problem with judging others. In these situations, I tell myself, "Joyce, it's none of your business." Don't let harmful judgments grow in you. Instead, realize that God made everyone different and it's ok for people to think differently. And when necessary, tell yourself, "This is none of my business." Prayer Starter: God, I don't want to judge or criticize others. When I encounter people who have different opinions and personal preferences than me, please help me to see them through Your eyes and remember that my opinions aren't more important than theirs.~Amen (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYWbKGDKQK/?igshid=1psod98mq4v7f

Promises for your Everyday Life Devotional Day 187 @joycemeyer Growing in Discernment Jesus lived His life by discernment. His discernment was not based on the superficial senses of His flesh, it was the result of His intimate communion and relationship with His Father God. This same gift of discernment is available to you and me through our relationship with God. So how does it work? Before you do anything, you must quickly check with your spirit to see if the thing you are about to do is OK. If you have peace, then proceed. But if you are uncomfortable, confused or frustrated, remain still. For instance, at times I've been at the mall getting ready to purchase something, but before I reached the checkout counter, I sensed a frustration in my spirit, which was like a nudge from the Holy Spirit not to make the purchase. The exciting thing about moments like these is every time you and I choose to listen to and follow the Holy Spirit's promptings, our spirits grow stronger in God, and more and more of God's power is released in our lives to operate in the fruit of the Spirit. Yield to the Holy Spirit and follow His promptings, and you will grow in the same discernment that Jesus walked in. Prayer Starter: God, I don't want to make decisions based on my own fleshly desires. I want to walk in discernment. As I check with You when I'm making decisions, frustrate the desires I have that are not of You, and give me peace to follow Your way.~Amen. (at Anniston, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCQxrcMjaR9/?igshid=15ud9ilc33l5r

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