Quotes from Joyce Meyer

The Foundation for Security

For let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not] keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile (treachery, deceit). 1 Peter 3:10

In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. PROVERBS 3: 6

Love has been perfected in me in this: that I may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so am I in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. I love Him because He first loved me. —1 JOHN 4:17-19 (NKJV)

Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, we will never lose our value in God's eyes. Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, we are still priceless to Him.

I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains. Anne Frank

had a situation that would be classified as a "trouble"? We have many examples in the Bible of how He handled such situations, and in each case, He made the choice to trust His Father in Heaven.

People need freedom.

keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:6,7 KJV

Do you have some kind of dream or vision for your future? Are there things that you would love to see happen in the days, months, and years ahead of you? I sincerely hope so, because without goals, we are directionless and very unmotivated. You might say, "Yes, I do have a big dream." My question is, Have your words been in line with what you say you want?

An excuse is a reason stuffed with a lie. The problem with excuses is that as long as we hold on to them, we will not see change.

It's very hard to think negative thoughts about someone you're taking to the Lord every day. You'll be amazed at how God will change your heart toward that person; your thoughts and ultimately your actions could very well change the way he behaves.

Trust in Him Start your day by turning on your GPS through prayer. You'll find God's guidance, protection, and strength, which will help you trust Him and experience His presence all throughout the day!

We have free access to God. We can go before Him anytime we want to. We don't need a special invitation. The throne room is always open, God is always home, He is never napping or on the phone. We can go boldly, expecting Him to meet our need and do it willingly and joyfully.

Psalm 145:14 says, "The Lord upholds all those [of His own] who are falling and raises up all those who are bowed down.

Apply your mind to instruction and correction and your ears to words of knowledge. PROVERBS 23:12

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. EPHESIANS 6:14–15 NIV

It means that all throughout the day we should be in a prayerful attitude. As we encounter each situation or as things come to our mind that need attention, we should simply submit them to God in prayer.

Be Thankful at All Times I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. PSALM 34:1 Some people are very thankful for every little thing that is done for them, while others are never satisfied, no matter how much is done on their behalf. Choose to be a grateful person—one filled with gratitude not only toward God, but also toward people. When someone does something nice for you, let that person know you appreciate it.

the Spirit set their minds on and seek those things which gratify the [Holy] Spirit. Romans 8:5

When you become discouraged, you become weak and lose the courage you need to go forward. What must you do in times of discouragement? Shake it off! P

Not as the world gives do I give to you" (John 14:27).

God wants to teach us to walk in the Spirit, not the flesh, and that includes emotions. Unless we make a firm decision to "fear not," we will never be free from the power of it.

Think Yourself Happy