Joyce Meyer Devotional 9th December 2024, Monday Message
TOPIC: Embracing Change
…Because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access (an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear). – Ephesians 3:12 (AMPC)
Life is often challenging, and I’ve discovered that the world around us will not always change, so we must be willing to change our approach to life and the situations we face.
I hear people say things like, “If it rains tomorrow, I am not going to be happy,” or, “When I get home from work today, I am going to be upset if my children did not clean the house the way I told them to.” When we are thinking like this, we are planning to let adverse circumstances steal our joy and control our behavior.
Instead, our approach can be different. We can say, “I hope the weather is nice tomorrow, but my joy is within me, so I can be happy no matter what kind of weather we have” or, “I hope the children did what I asked them to do so I don’t have to correct them, but I can handle any situation and remain peaceful in my soul.” It’s all a matter of having a more positive, hope-filled approach.
PRAYER OF THE DAY: Father, help me embrace the new life You offer through Jesus. Teach me to follow the Holy Spirit and live with purpose, joy, and enthusiasm, 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.