“ There are many reasons people miss out on opportunities and when you do, it’s tempting to think, “That’s too bad for me. I’ll never have that chance again.” But the truth is that God always has another season. He is a God of restoration! He said in the Joel 2:25 that He will restore the years that have been stolen from you. Restoration is about reliving the past; it’s about God making up for it so that your future is even brighter than if you hadn’t missed those opportunities! God can make the rest of your life so rewarding and so fulfilling that all those wasted years just disappear.
joel osteen
“ the Bible says that God has freely given us all things, but it’s up to you and me to activate our faith. How do we activate our faith? By receiving it into our hearts and then declaring it by the words of our mouth.
Today, what do you have need of? Activate your faith by declaring His Word over your life. Declare that every need you have is met in Jesus’ Name! Declare that He is ordering your steps. Declare that favor surrounds you like a shield. As you step out in faith, God will show His grace. He’ll fulfill every promise and pour out His victory and blessing in every area of your life.
joel osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline”
(II Timothy 1:7, NLT)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
So many people today are living with less than God’s best because they’ve allowed fear to stop them from pursuing their dreams. We have to remember that fear is not from God. It’s a lie from the enemy to paralyze us and steal our power.
Today’s verse tells what God has given us: power, love, and self-discipline or self-control. When you are confident in God’s promises, there’s nothing that can stop you. But when fear creeps in, you hesitate. You’re not as strong as you were before. You feel powerless. Not only that, but it affects your love. Love prompts us to give, and when we are afraid, we tend to clench our fists and act selfishly. Fear also affects our self-discipline or self-control. It makes us panic and do things without thinking.
If you’ve allowed fear to steal from you in any area of life, today you can be free–you can be finished with fear. Conquering fear starts with a choice to believe God’s promises, and then taking a step of faith to act on them. As you step out, God will be with you. He’ll give you power, love, and self-discipline so that you can confidently move forward into the abundant life He has for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
“Father God, I come to You today declaring that I am finished with fear. Thank You for giving me power, love, and a sound mind. I choose to stand on Your promises. Fill me with Your peace and joy today as I move forward in victory with You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
“Do you remember the things you were worrying about a year ago? How did they work out? Didn’t you waste a lot of fruitless energy on account of most of them? Didn’t most of them turn out all right after all?”
“Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare.”
“If you believe in what you are doing, then let nothing hold you up in your work. Much of the best work of the world has been done against seeming impossibilities. The thing is to get the work done.”
“The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure.”
“Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.”
“Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have, it depends solely upon what you think.”
“Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.”
“Criticism of others is futile and if you indulge in it often you should be warned that it can be fatal to your career.”
“Really important goals are accomplished by people who will keep trying even when there seems to be no hope.”
“You never achieve real success unless you like what you are doing.”
snoopy and the monarch hanging….i love the vb ep when he broke in doc v’s terlet and didnt flush!, “im not even gonna flush it!! fear the wrath of the monarch!” ;p
“ Today, make the decision to shake off any negative, self-defeating mindsets. Choose to cooperate with God. Trust that He is preparing you for promotion. As you keep an attitude of faith, expectancy, and thanksgiving, He will lift you up and set you on the solid path of victory He has in store for you!
joel osteen
