Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional August 14, 2026 Friday Message
TOPIC: How Your Outlook Shapes Every Day of Your Life
Be happy [in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually (always).
– 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (AMPC)
There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. “Well,” she said, “I think I’ll braid my hair today.” So, she did, and she had a great day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror, and saw she had only two hairs on her head. “Hmmm,” she said, “I think I’ll part my hair down the middle today.” So, she did, and she had a grand day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror, and noticed that she had only one hair on her head. “Well,” she said, “today I’m going to wear my hair in a ponytail.” So, she did, and she had a fun, fun day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror, and noticed that there wasn’t a single hair on her head. “Yay!” she exclaimed. “I don’t have to fix my hair today!”
This little story shows us a woman who was determined to have a positive, joy-filled outlook on life. Wouldn’t our lives be so much better if we followed her example?
Prayer of the Day: Lord, please help me choose a joyful, positive outlook no matter what happens each day. Show me how to find reasons to celebrate, even when life gets hard or frustrating, amen.
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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
