Closer Thank You Think - Today's Word From Joel And Victoria Osteen

Closer Than You Think

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.”

(Hebrews 10:35, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Have you been praying and believing for something that’s taking longer than you thought? Many times, people can miss God’s best simply because they give up before they see their answer come. Don’t let that be you! Be encouraged today, your answer is closer than you think. If it seems like things are getting more difficult, remember, when the intensity heats up, that means you are closer to your victory. It always seems darkest just before the dawn appears. Friend, remember, you serve a faithful God. Know that He is working behind the scenes on your behalf. Don’t cast away your confidence today because your reward is coming. And just like a new mother forgets about her labor pain when she is finally holding her newborn, you’ll forget about your struggle when you are holding your promise. While you are waiting, keep an attitude of faith and expectancy. Wake up every morning and declare, ≴I’ve come too far to give up now. My due season is coming. I will reap my harvest.” Stay in faith and be on the lookout because He has promised you victory, and it’s closer than you think!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, today I stand believing that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. Give me Your strength to continue believing until I see Your promises fulfilled in my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

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Reprogram Your Mind - Today's Word From Joel Osteen

Reprogram Your Mind

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind...”

(Romans 12:2, AMP)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Many people today don’t realize that the reason they’re not happy, the reason they’re not enjoying life is simply because they’ve trained their minds in the wrong direction. They’ve programmed their minds to worry. They’ve programmed their minds to complain. They’ve programmed their minds to see the negative. But just as we can train our mind to focus on the negative, we can also reprogram our minds to focus on the positive. It all depends on what you meditate on. When we meditate on the Word of God, we reprogram our minds. When we meditate on God’s goodness, we are developing a right mindset. When we choose to be grateful and focus on what’s right rather than what’s wrong, we are choosing a positive attitude. This doesn’t happen automatically; you have to discipline yourself to focus on the right things. You have to make a conscious effort to spend time in the Word of God every single day until a habit is formed. I believe that as you honor God with your time, He’ll multiply it back to you. As you stay faithful and focused on Him, He will direct your steps, and you will embrace the blessing and victory He has in store for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, today I surrender my thoughts and mind to You. Help me retrain my thoughts so that they are in line with Your will for my life. I choose to have a positive attitude of faith and expectancy and thank You for empowering me to enjoy the good life You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel and Victoria Osteen

Will 2011 Be Your Year?

I was watching Joel Osteen this morning and he declared that we should view 2011 as our year. The past is the past. We shouldn't drag it into the new year with us. God's abundant blessings are just waiting to chase us down. We need to believe they are and be open to them.

I agree with him wholeheartedly.

We all know that life can change in an instant. I've had it happen to me and I'm sure you have too. I have known many people in my life who are waiting for the other shoe to drop. They'll tell you that things are going too smoothly. Something is going to rain on their parade.

And it will.

They are upstream thinkers paddling against the flow of life.

We attract what we believe.

I declared today that 2011 will be my year. I'm purposely choosing the downstream thought that when my life changes in an instant it will be the result of an awesomely abundant blessing God has given me. I will arise to a new level I have never dreamed of before.

Why?

Because that's how I'm visualizing it. I see myself thin, healthy, wealthy, happy, and smiling a smile that will rival the brightness of the sun. I'm believing what God promises.

I'm floating downstream and letting the abundant things flow to me.

I'm expecting blessings in 2011 and I'm sure that I'll get them.

Will 2011 be your year too?