Encourage Yourself David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. 1 Samuel 30:6 (NIV) What if all the people around you were preparing to stone …
Read More »HOW TO TREAT THOSE WHO ARE LONELY
HOW TO TREAT THOSE WHO ARE LONELY – JOYCE MEYER The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. Psalm 146:9 (NIV) God seems to have a special place in His heart for those who are lonely, and …
Read More »GROWING IN SPIRITUAL MATURITY
GROWING IN SPIRITUAL MATURITY – JOYCE MEYER You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 (AMPC) We can have a perfect heart toward God and not …
Read More »GOD WILL MAKE A WAY
GOD WILL MAKE A WAY – JOYCE MEYER And I will make all My mountains a way, and My highways will be raised up. Isaiah 49:11 (AMPC) The prophet Isaiah told the people that their mountains would be made low, the crooked places would be made straight, and the rough …
Read More »YOUR BREAKTHROUGH IS COMING
YOUR BREAKTHROUGH IS COMING – JOYCE MEYER For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. 2 Corinthians 4:17 (ESV) Paul calls our earthly troubles light, momentary afflictions compared to the glory we are to receive. When I go through trying times, …
Read More »FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED – JOYCE MEYER And Terah took Abram his son, Lot the son of Haran, his grandson, and Sarai his daughter-in-law, his son Abram’s wife, and they went forth together to go from Ur of the Chaldees into the land of Canaan; but when they came to …
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FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED – JOYCE MEYER And Terah took Abram his son, Lot the son of Haran, his grandson, and Sarai his daughter-in-law, his son Abram’s wife, and they went forth together to go from Ur of the Chaldees into the land of Canaan; but when they came to …
Read More »THE ANSWER TO THE SIN PROBLEM
THE ANSWER TO THE SIN PROBLEM – JOYCE MEYER Since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God, and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] grace, through …
Read More »A DISCERNING HEART
A DISCERNING HEART – JOYCE MEYER Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain …
Read More »THE WORD OF GOD IS A POWERFUL WAEPON
THE WORD OF GOD IS A POWERFUL WAEPON – And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit wields, which is the Word of God. Ephesians 6:17 (AMPC) God gives us the weapons we need to win every battle we face. God’s Word is a sword for …
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