Monday, November 28, 2011

What Were You Thinking this Morning?

“Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits...”
(Psalm 68:19, NKJ)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

This morning when you woke up, what was the first thing that went through your mind? Maybe you have a deadline to meet or a to-do list a mile long. Maybe you are facing a challenge or going through a difficulty in a relationship that’s consuming your thoughts.

Today, I want to encourage you, instead of focusing on what your circumstances have to offer, focus on what God has to offer you. His mercies are new every morning, and His compassion never fails. He has victory in store for you today. He has provision in store for you today. He has joy in store for you today, and He has peace in store for you today. He daily loads you with benefits!

The key to “loading up” these daily benefits is setting your focus in the right direction. You can’t wait to see how you feel, what kind of mood your spouse is in, or what the traffic is like. No, you have to set your focus by saying, “This is going to be a great day. I am blessed and cannot be cursed! I know God is directing my steps and something good is going to happen to me today!”

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, today I choose to focus on You. I open my heart and mind to receive Your daily benefits. Show me ways to be a blessing to others and use me for Your glory in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thanks Giving

“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ...”
(2 Corinthians 2:14, NKJ)
 May all of you experience the Happiness of a Good Thanksgiving!