Joel Osteen Daily Devotional 21st November 2024 – Do Some Serious Cleaning

Today’s Scripture

Asa conducted himself well before GOD, reviving the ways of his ancestor David. He cleaned house…and threw out all the idols his predecessors had made.1 Kings 15:11–12, MSG

Today’s Word

Sometimes we’ve believed the same destructive, limiting, defeating thoughts so long that they’ve become a part of who we are. Perhaps it started in how we were raised. We opened the door and now it’s like they have their own room.

Imagine fear, worry, doubt, and insecurity living in your house, dragging you down, stealing your joy, taking your peace. That may be the way it’s been, but this is going to be a new day. It’s time to do some serious house cleaning as King Asa did. You need to evict some tenants that have been living in your mind.

The good news is that you’re in charge. You determine what stays in your mind. You need to tell fear, “You’re evicted. I’m not living afraid of what might happen. My future is in God’s hands.” Tell worry, “You’ve been with me long enough. You’ve lost your lease.” Tell doubt, “Your time is up. I have some new rules. You have to go.” Tell insecurity, “You’re no longer welcome here. Get out. I’m not going to be intimidated by you.”

Prayer For Today

“Father, thank You that I can take the bold steps to remove the negative, defeating thoughts that I need to get out of my life. I can’t do it on my own, so I ask You for help to break and get rid of whatever needs to be removed. Help me clean my house. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”