The Way of the Righteous (— Joel & Victoria Osteen)

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The Way of the Righteous

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“...The righteous give generously”
(Psalm 37:21, NIV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Did you know that when you give to others in need, the Bible says it’s like giving directly to God Himself? When you step out and bless other people, you are honoring and blessing the Lord. The scripture tells us to give our best, to give generously. In other words, stretch yourself. Go out of your way. It may be uncomfortable to walk over and pay for someone’s gas, but that’s being generous.

I encourage you today, look for ways to give generously and meet the needs of others. Remember, people have many different types of needs. There may be someone who needs some encouragement. Give generously when you give that encouragement. There may be someone in your life that just needs a friend; they need some quality time. Give generously of your time and pour into that person. As you give generously to others, God will multiply those seeds in your own life in return!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, I come to You today giving all that I have to You. Open my eyes to the needs around me and show me how to be a blessing to others. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

Arise, Shine (— Joel & Victoria Osteen)

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Arise Shine

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you"
(Isaiah 60:1, NIV)

TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria

I believe that in the coming decade God wants to exceed your expectations! He has amazing things stored up for you. He'll take you places that you've never dreamed and give you breaks that seemed impossible. His glory is rising upon His people. Things are going to fall into place so that you can accomplish what God has placed in your heart. Even the hidden dreams that you've given up on, God has not given up on. He is going to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond all you could ask, think, or imagine!

Your mind may try to talk you out of it, but if you'll listen with your heart, it will resonate on the inside of you. Don't let discouragement hold you back or keep you down. It's time for you to arise. It's time for you to shine. Let that sink down into your spirit today because it's time for you to receive every spiritual blessing and move forward in the destiny He has prepared for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, I come to You today with an open and humble heart. Thank You for choosing me and for preparing a bright future for me. I will arise and I will shine. Let everything I do bring honor to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Look beyond Your Limitations

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Look beyond Your Limitations

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE

"Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about His mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains"
(Colossians 4:3, NLT)

TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Did you know that when Paul wrote this verse, he was in chains and in prison? He was arrested for preaching the gospel. Everything in his surroundings shouted "limitations," but instead of looking at his surroundings, Paul kept his eyes on the limitless God. He kept looking for the open door of opportunity that God would have for him next.

No matter what "chains" you may feel like you are in today, remember, we serve a God who's in the business of setting people free, and He has equipped you with His power. When doors look closed all around you, when your surroundings look limited, when you feel like you're in chains, remember, God is still at work. He's promised to walk with you all the days of your life. Keep your hopes up. Keep expecting. Keep believing. Like Paul, pray for those opportunities to be opened to you. If you fall, get right back up and press forward with even greater determination because He promises to break the chains and open doors of opportunity in your life.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, I choose to take my eyes off my surroundings and focus on You. I choose to focus on the passion and dream You've placed in my heart. I trust that You are working behind the scenes, opening doors of opportunity. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Listen and Keep Them in Our Hearts

²³“Above all else, guard [watch over]{keep and guard}your heart,{with all vigilance and above all the guard}(with all diligence) for [from it flow the spring of life] it is the wellspring of life (the issue of life).

²⁴Put away perversity [a deceitful mouth] {false and dishonest speech} (a forward mouth) from your mouth; keep corrupt talk [devious speech]{willful and contrary} far from your lips (perverse lips put far from thee).

²⁵Let your eyes look straight[directly] {look right on (with fixed purpose)} ahead (let thine eyes look right on) , fix your gaze (look) directly {straight}before [in front of] you.

²⁶Make (ponder) level paths [watch the path]{consider well the path} for your feet and take only ways that are firm[all your way will be established]{let all your ways be established and order aright}(be established).

²⁷Do not swerve [do not turn to the right not to the left] {turn not aside to the right hand or to the left} to the right or to the left; keep[turn] {remove}your foot from evil.”

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