TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines…yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”
(Habakkuk 3:17–18, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
We all face challenges and obstacles in this life. We all have dreams in our hearts, and at times, it looks like they’re not going to come to pass. During these difficult seasons, we have a choice. We can get negative and discouraged and talk about how things are not going to work out, or we can switch over into praise and thanksgiving which opens the door for God to move on our behalf.
A lot of times people think, “I’ll have a good attitude as soon as I get over this health issue.” “Joel, I’ll give God praise when I get through these tough times.” But that’s not how faith works. As long as we’re negative, discouraged and focused on our problems, it limits what God can do. You’ve got to give God praise first, and then the breakthrough will come. You’ve got to change your focus first, and then things will change in your favor. Praise always precedes the victory.
Today, if you’ve been dwelling on the wrong things and focusing in the wrong direction, switch over into praise and thanksgiving. Begin to declare that God is good. Declare that He is faithful. Declare His praises and open the door to victory in every area of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, today I humbly come before You, lifting You up and magnifying Your holy name. Thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. I bless You and honor You for Your goodness in Jesus’ name. Amen!
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
This part is so encouraging “You’ve got to change your focus first, and then things will change in your favor”.
Glory be to God for the good message
I thank you Lord
Chritianity is now all about me, I, and myself. These preachers have changed the gospel of our lord Jesus. No more repent for the kingdom of God is near.Its now about finding money and money finding them. Sad.
Amen
Praise be to the Lord for his love, kindness and forgiveness. The Lord always provides. In Jesus name. Amen
Thank God for this message. It was just addressing me. God help me to focus on praise and thanksgiving. Amen
I praise you Lord Jesus for my break through! I know its my time.
Joel, do me a favour, pliz tel joyce mayer to stop preaching about how her father sexually abused her when she was a kid. She does this almost in her every sermom. It shows she doesnt forgive or she just wants to embarass her father.
This is so uplifting, we usually think we can only praise God after we have sorted our problems, what if the problems continue to hit us, does it mean we won’t praise his name….We praise him all the time regardless of our situations…. Amen to these encouraging message.