Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional – 1st January 2026 (Thursday) Message
TOPIC: It All Starts in Your Mind
Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them. – Isaiah 42:9 (AMPC)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
Would you like to be in a good mood every day? Of course you would—who wouldn’t? I spent many years being controlled by a variety of moods and believing I had no choice in how I felt. But I do have a choice—and so do you! We all make choices about our thoughts and attitudes toward life.
Your mind, mouth, moods, and attitudes are all intricately connected. It starts with your thoughts, which then turn into the words you speak, shaping your emotional state and attitudes toward life. If you truly want to be in a good mood on a regular basis, it begins with deliberately focusing on good thoughts. You can start by choosing to think about things that will generate good emotions instead of bad ones.
If you desire greater emotional stability and the ability to maintain a consistently good attitude—no matter what your circumstances are—then make it a goal and don’t give up until you’ve reached it. No matter how old you are or how long negativity has controlled your life, it’s never too late for a fresh start. As you walk with God, you can always begin again. Your history does not have to be your destiny!
PRAYER OF THE DAY: God, help me begin again. No more sour, negative thoughts for me! Help me choose differently. I want to think and speak things that will keep me in a good mood, 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.