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Fresh Start

"Look, I am making everything new!"(Revelation 21:5)

Forgive those who hurt you
Holding onto the hurts and pains caused by others will limit the new thing God wants to do in your life. Forgive the person who hurt you and move forward. Trust that God will make it up to you.

Refuse to look back
Whether something happened twenty years ago or twenty minutes ago, learn to let it go and move on. If you will let go of the old, God has promised He will bring you a new beginning.

Expect God's best today
Expectation is a catalyst for miracles. Declare God's favor over your life and expect to see His goodness today and every day. By faith, declare "I'm expecting God to do something amazing today."

Stay in Faith and move forward
Don't let circumstances, naysayers or the enemy steal your joy. Stay in faith, knowing that God's promises are "yes and amen" in your life. Today is a new day! Believe that now and enjoy all that God has in store for you.

Hope for tomorrow
When you have hope, obstacles become opportunities and setbacks become comebacks. A fresh start in God begins with hope from His word. Get into the word, find a good bible based church and allow the hope of Christ Jesus to propel you into your destiny.

Your fresh start can be today!

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You’re in Good Company

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“...but Jesus refused to answer.”

(Luke 23:9, NLT)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

In scripture, many times people would come against Jesus and criticize Him. Many times it says, “Jesus answered them not a word.” He simply didn’t respond to His critics. He didn’t try to convince them to change their minds. He didn’t get upset because somebody was talking about Him. No, He just ignored it. When people come against you and they’re jealous, trying to make you look bad, trying to discourage you, remember you’re in good company! Jesus was probably criticized more than anyone else. I love the fact that He didn’t try to explain Himself. He didn’t try to make everyone understand Him. He just stayed focused on what He was called to do. He simply ran His race. Friend, Jesus set the example for you and me. We don’t have to try to win the approval of others. We have to understand that not everyone is going to understand us. Our focus should be on following God’s leading and let Him order our steps. The next time someone criticizes you, remember the example of Jesus. Overlook it, don’t get offended, and keep moving forward in the destiny God has for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, today I release every person who has criticized me or tried to discourage me. I choose to forgive them; I choose to turn away from that distraction. I choose to focus on You and the blessings You have in store for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

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Pay Them No Mind

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“But some scoundrels said, ‘How can this fellow save us?’ They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.”

(1 Samuel 10:27, NIV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

In scripture, King Saul had some people come against him. They were making fun of him. He could have easily become distracted and lost his focus. He could have defended himself saying, “I’m a good leader. I have what it takes.” But what did he do? He kept silent. One translation says, “He paid them no mind.” Friend, sometimes that’s what you have to do when people are coming against you. You have to realize that some people are just jealous. Not everyone is going to have your best interest at heart. But don’t let them control your destiny. Don’t let them distract you from God’s best. Instead of playing up to people or trying to win over all your critics, keep your eyes focused on what God has for you. Spend time with people who see what God is doing in you. Focus on those who will celebrate you. Ignore the critics so you can be all that God has called you to be.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, today I keep my heart and mind focused on You. I choose to ignore the naysayers. I choose to turn away from critical voices. I declare by faith that I will accomplish the plan You have for me as I daily put You first in everything that I do in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen