Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional – 1st August 2025 (Friday) Message
TOPIC: Be an Optimist
[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living! Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.
— Psalm 27:13–14 (AMPC)
God wants us to be positive and optimistic, always expecting something good to happen. We draw to us what we expect and believe, so a wise person will not be pessimistic and negative. I used to be very negative, and I had a lot of negative things happen in my life. But God has changed me, and now I have a hard time being around negative people.
There is nothing negative about God and nothing negative about faith. We will see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living, not just when we go to heaven.
You can form the habit of being positive at all times. There will be times when you will have to stick with your positive faith even though things look bleak, but what do you have to lose?
Even if you believe for something good and don’t get it, you will be happier than if you have a negative attitude all the time. However, good things will happen to you if you put your trust in God and maintain a right attitude.
Prayer of the Day: Father, help me to believe that good things are coming my way. Help me to always be positive because being negative is not Your will and I know it does no good. Strengthen my faith and guard my heart. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.
Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. She is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences, and helps others understand how to apply biblical principles to their own lives. Christ, amen.