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Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to
God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to
be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly
handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth. —2 Timothy 2:15
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Beth shares how “feasting” on God’s Word satisfied a deep hunger
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HEALTHY LIVING TIPS
for the New Year—
Body, Soul and Sprit
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Feed your spirit by praying and starting a daily
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JOYCE MEYER
is one of the world’s
leading practical
Bible teachers and
travels the country
and the world conducting conferences.
She has written 100
inspirational books
and her Enjoying
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is Joyce’s husband
and Vice President
of Joyce Meyer Ministries. His passion
is to share about
this country’s rich
Christian heritage
and motivate people
to get involved by
praying, learning
about the issues,
and taking action.
BETH MOORE
is founder of Living
Proof Ministries.
She lives with
the purpose of
teaching women
how to love and
live on God’s Word.
Beth has authored
numerous books
and Bible studies
that have been read
by women of many
backgrounds.
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and senior pastor of
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has a global audience
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wife, Amy, are the
parents of six and
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STRAIGHT
FROM THE
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H
appy New Year, friends! I hope yours
is getting off to a great start! This is
a popular season for people to make
resolutions or set goals for the coming year.
Many contemplate the state of their relationship
with God. Others like to start new activities or
make some changes in their lives.
Now, I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions, but I certainly understand the desire to
make a fresh start. So in our first issue of 2015,
we have several articles that will encourage and
help you get going as you start something new.
Having a relationship with the Lord is all about
learning His ways, understanding His heart
and experiencing His love. And as we grow and
My prayer for you is that this
year you will experience God’s
presence—His love, grace and
strength—in every area of
your life!
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mature spiritually, our desire to
share Christ and love people
around us every day increases too.
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Studying the Word is so important in helping us
develop a more intimate relationship with the
Lord. No matter what our goals or resolutions
may be, having a close, personal relationship
with Him is the key to discovering the love,
peace, joy and satisfaction we all long for.
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Some of you may take this time of year to renew
or go deeper in your walk with the Lord. We
all need to take the time to let God speak to us
through His Word, and prioritizing Bible study
is the best place to start. You’ll find inspiration
for this area of your life starting on page 6.
Special guest Beth Moore joins me with encouragement for you as well.
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Maybe you want to establish a good habit
to overcome a bad one, such as gossiping or
criticizing others. My article on page 26 gives
more insight on the power of our words and
how we can use them to help and encourage
others—and ourselves.
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So many people are not living the life God
has for them. They are anxious and worried
about their situations, they don’t have peace,
and they aren’t joyful. I know what this is like
because I used to be a miserable Christian. I
was angry most of the time and very hard to
get along with. I didn’t have any peace and I
was not enjoying my life.
When I finally became so tired of being miserable and was desperate to have peace, I cried
out to God for help and got serious about my
relationship with Him. I started really studying
the Word and my life began to change.
God has done so much in my life that I’m not
remotely like the person I used to be! I’m still
learning and growing in my faith every day, but
it’s amazing how far I’ve come because of what
God has done in me.
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One of my favorite scriptures is John
10:10, which says that the thief comes
only in order to steal and kill and
destroy. I came that they may have
and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).
The Greek word for Life is Zoe, which means “life
as God has it.” Think about that: life as God has
it. What does it mean? Is God worried? Is He
anxious about anything that’s happening in the
world? Is He frightened? No! God is perfect and
holy. He is always peaceful, joyful and confident.
And He wants us to have this life through our
relationship with Christ.
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I love what Luke 19:10 says: The Son
of Man came to seek and to save that
which was lost. Notice this doesn’t
say “who was lost,” but “that which
was lost.” Jesus came to save us from
our sins and to restore whatever was
lost. It could be the scars of childhood, something you missed out
on, something that was stolen from
you… Whatever needs to be restored
to wholeness spiritually, mentally,
emotionally and physically, Jesus can
bring healing to that part of your life.
This shows us that God wants us to enjoy our
lives and Jesus came to give us abundant life.
And John 1:4 says, In [Jesus] was Life, and the
Life was the Light of men.
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od is the God of restoration
and wholeness. We see it all
throughout the Bible. John
3:16 says, God so loved the world
that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should
not perish but have everlasting life
(NKJV). Second Corinthians 5:17
says that as new creations in Christ,
old things have passed away; behold
all things have become new, and
verse 21 says we become the righteousness of God in Christ.
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GOD HAS
DONE SO MUCH
IN MY LIFE
T H AT I ’ M N O T
R E M O T E LY
LIKE THE
PERSON I
USED TO BE!
The key to this radical
transformation was
discovering that the Word
God speaks is alive and full
of power [making it active,
operative, energizing, and
effective… (Hebrews 4:12).
John 1:1 tells us that Jesus is
the Word of God. So when
we spend time studying the
Word, we’re spending time
with God. He works in our
hearts, making us more
like Jesus in our thoughts,
attitudes and behaviors.
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Now, I had read the Bible
before this point, but I
was doing it to fulfill a
religious obligation, not
to have a relationship
with God. I would read
a chapter a day, check it
off my list, and I wouldn’t
necessarily learn a thing.
I needed to study the
Word, not just gloss over
it without really thinking
about it.
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Study the
Word 30
minutes a day
for 30 days and
let God change
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So often we read the Bible
and focus on quantity, not
quality. But no matter how
much Scripture you read, if
you aren’t learning anything and acting on what
you learn, it’s not going to
do you any good.
to allow Gods Word to permeate our hearts
or we can’t have abundant life in Christ and
live out God’s plans and purposes for us. Apart
from Jesus, we can do nothing (John 15:5).
But the best news is that God loves you unconditionally and He wants to help you. He wants
you to be whole in Christ and enjoy the great life
He’s planned for you. In His Word, you will find
everything you need to discover restoration and
wholeness…to be the person you were created
to be. The key is studying the Bible and doing it
consistently so you can continually grow in your
relationship with God one day at a time.
If you need help to get started studying God’s
Word, we have some free resources for you
on our website, like our 3030 Challenge and
Everyday Study emails (joycemeyer.org/
biblestudy). They are simple approaches for
you to get in the habit of daily Bible study or to
go deeper in your relationship with God and
His Word.
I really want to encourage you to be diligent
with your Bible study time, because God has
so much more for us than we can get from
just going to church once or twice a week and
hearing someone else talk about the Word.
When you spend time with God, your life will
change in amazing ways, because God is a
Redeemer. There’s nothing that’s too hard for
Him, and He can make you whole—spirit, soul
and body!
It’s so important for us to
understand that we need
3030 Challenge
30-Day Devotional, Joyce’s How
to Study the Bible DVD and
3 Additional Teachings on DVD
by Joyce Meyer
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TA B L E FO R
TWO, PLEASE
HOW LOVING GOD’S WORD
BROUGHT HEALING, WHOLENESS &
INTIMACY TO MY BROKEN SOUL
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The Son of God saved my soul. The Word of God
saved my mind. I shudder to think where my life
would be had He not drawn me into a life-long
pursuit of Him through tattered pages of Scripture.
In the poetic words of Psalm 107:20, God sent forth
His word and healed me. And it’s been the greatest
ongoing adventure of my life.
was 27 years old and I’d gotten myself into
a mess, agreeing to substitute for a Sunday
school teacher while she took a year off with
a newborn. I was terrible. Each Saturday I’d go
into a panic, trying to think of something to talk
about in class; then I’d hunt like a madwoman for
a scripture to go with it. It was like jumping into
an ocean wearing a blindfold, looking to spear a
puffer fish. I needed help.
Bone-deep insecurity had plagued me since
childhood and it continued until finally, I began to
believe and receive to my marrow what God said
He could do. Before this, I lived in a miserable cycle
of defeat. My sin and bondage would always bring
heartbreak, and I’d confess and repent with all the
energy I had. But because I hadn’t allowed God to
heal my wounded heart or yet believed I was who
He said I was, sooner or later I’d fall back in.
Then one Sunday I saw in our church bulletin that
a Bible doctrine class was beginning soon and
anyone could sign up. I had the distinct impression that God was yelling, “Woman, GO!”
And then, one day and one page at a time, the
Truth started sinking in. That’s why I’m like a dog
gnawing on a bone in my unceasing insistence that
anyone can live victoriously. But it doesn’t happen
by proxy—nobody can do this for us. We’ve got to
throw open our Bibles for ourselves and seek the
face of Christ with all our hearts…to let the truth
of Scripture scream louder to our souls than the
megaphone of this culture. We’ve got to risk tear
stains and smudges on the sacred pages until His
words crash in on our raw and real lives.
At 5:30 on the dot that very first evening, the
teacher stepped up to the small podium, opened a
Bible and taught what became the single most influential lesson of my life. Never had I seen anyone
love the Scriptures like that! The man taught the
Bible like it was life and breath to him. It wasn’t
just discipline to this guy—it was sheer delight.
Too mesmerized to take a single note, I got in the
car that evening, burst into tears and said to Jesus,
“I have no idea what that was, but I want it!” That
very day, He struck a match against a stone and
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torched my heart with a love for the Bible that
burned in my chest again this morning.
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BETH
There’s a feast to be had for the hungry soul,
and thank God, we have the lunchrooms of our
churches. So much takes place in that corporate
setting. But the finest dining on the Word of God
occurs at a table for two.
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Beth joins Joyce on the Enjoying Everyday Life broadcast January 5 and
19 to share more about how Bible study can change your life. Check your
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NEED SOME DIRECTION...
ENCOURAGEMENT...
WISDOM FOR YOUR LIFE?
MARCH 4, 2015
THE BIBLE CAN HELP.
We celebrate the
amazing power of
prayer by setting
aside a day just
for you.
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God loves you and He has good plans
for you. And one of the greatest things
we can ever do for you is pray for your
life and your needs. We know you are
probably praying earnestly for some
things, and we want to join with you,
believing for God to move in your life.
While we have dedicated teams that pray
for you every day, this is a special day
set aside by our entire ministry staff to
pray for specific needs you send in to the
ministry. You can be a part by sending us
your prayer requests online, then, join
with us in prayer on March 4. When we
come together, God promises that great
things will happen!
God’s Word to your life.
We want to pray for you!
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REACHING A FORGOTTEN NATION BY INVESTING IN ITS GENERATIONS
NAMIBIA
At her pre-primary school and daycare in the capital
city of Windhoek, Miss Erica sees the difference a
little bit of love and a hot meal can make in a child’s
life. Most of the children she cares for stay in tiny
zinc houses with no electricity or running water,
and Monday through Friday they’re traveling to
the kindergarten from long distances. In fact,
“It’s a very, very difficult situation for these children,” says Miss Erica, who runs the kindergarten.
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Along with physical nourishment, Miss Erica
teaches them the Word of God with joy and
passion, acting out Bible stories for the little
ones. Full of hugs and outbursts of laughter,
the children demonstrate what they have
experienced in their teacher’s classroom —
God’s extravagant love.
“I like to tell them love is the most important thing,”
Miss Erica says. “If you [don’t] have love in your
heart, your heart is empty. … I tell them every day,
‘Jesus Christ loves us.’ … And really, I can see a lot
of my children, they change a lot. They change,
and they know about the Word of God.”
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But today, instead of scraping by on empty
bellies, they return home full after eating a
nutritious breakfast and lunch provided by
the partners of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Erica
says many children who were once thin are
now growing big and strong; sad, withdrawn
children are now laughing and making friends.
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But at Joyce Meyer Ministries and our outreach
arm, Hand of Hope, we firmly believe that if God
opens the door to go help people, we want to be
there. And when we heard about some exciting
opportunities to invest in Namibia’s future, we were
thrilled to join with others and be a part of what God
is doing. Together, we’re reaching all generations in
Namibia — the children through feeding programs,
young adults through leadership training, and the
rest of the population through a recent conference
where Joyce shared the Gospel.
without her school, most of the children would
likely be on their own during the day and would
go to bed hungry.
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THE AFRICAN NATION OF NAMIBIA may be a
country you haven’t heard much about. In fact,
it’s often referred to as a “forgotten nation.” But
it’s actually well-known for its vast sand dunes and
Skeleton Coast. While it is a relatively large country
in southern Africa, the population is fairly small.
And as a result, the nation is often overlooked
and the people don’t receive the help they so
desperately need.
Whether it’s a child attending a
feeding program for the first time or a
young leader finding new life in Christ,
God knows the perfect timing for it all.
And the opportunity for Joyce to share
at our Festival of Life conference was
no exception.
For nearly 15 years, the Fouries,
who also helped organize the Festival
of Life, have been praying for transformation among believers across
Christian denominations in
their country.
In addition to investing in the
lives of children by providing
more than 20 kindergartens in
the greater Windhoek area with
food and spiritual curriculum,
Joyce Meyer Ministries, Hand
of Hope is also partnering with
a couple committed to seeing
young leaders rise up to be the
future in Namibia.
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About 400 students per year
come through the leadershiptraining program at Dawie
and Chrisna Fourie’s African
Leadership Institute at Rock
Lodge. Students age 15 to
20 come mostly from the
rural north, where poverty is
high, crime is rampant and
education is a low priority.
They spend four days at the
rustic facility on a game farm
learning teambuilding principles both in the classroom
and outside through obstacle
courses and wildernesssurvival exercises. They also
visit the capital city, Windhoek,
to see where their leaders are
making laws and experience a
large city for the first time.
With a strong focus on discipleship, the students learn the key
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ingredients to becoming a lifechanging leader—integrity, attitude, planning and priorities. And
because the African Leadership
Institute uses the Bible as the
basis for their teaching and
Jesus as their example of true
leadership, a number of the students also experience a personal
relationship with Christ for the
first time. Many of them will even
go home and start discipleship
programs in their own schools,
mentoring others.
Marceline, a student who lost
both of her parents when she
was little, is one such story. To
add to the pain of her youth,
when she was 15, she became
pregnant, but her beautiful baby
boy tragically died of complications when he was four days
old. About one year after losing
her son, Marceline was invited
to attend the training at Rock
Lodge. As she sat in on the
first team devotional session,
Marceline wept as she heard
about the love of God for the
very first time. In that moment,
she decided to live for Christ,
and today she is developing
into a brilliant leader for this
forgotten nation.
“When this [conference] came along, we
realized this may just be the event … to
get everyone together so that there can
[be] unity in the Church,” Chrisna says.
With violence against women on the
rise at an alarming rate, there’s been a
real push by the Namibian government
and church leaders to put an end to
the abuse. During the conference,
Joyce shared her story of overcoming
sexual abuse and gave the women
hope that with God’s help, they too
can recover from a painful past and
discover the life God has for them.
Thank you for helping make it possible
for us to share Christ with the generations in forgotten places like Namibia.
The impact of the conference as well
as the ongoing efforts to feed children
and train leaders is setting the country
up for a bright new future as Namibia
is reached and not forgotten.
Watch the Enjoying Everyday Life television broadcast February 6 for more
stories of hope you’ve made possible in Namibia. Check your local TV listing for
stations and program times in your area, or visit joycemeyer.org/tvlistings
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January
All this month, join Joyce
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DAILY BROADCAST
WEEKLY BROADCAST
PROGRAMS AIR DAILY, MONDAY — FRIDAY
PROGRAMS AIR ONE DAY A WEEK
JANUARY 5 — 9
JANUARY 4 — 10
Are your goals aligned with God’s goals? Are you and God working off
the same calendar? Watch Monday, as Joyce and author Beth Moore
discuss the importance of aligning our focus with God’s focus. Tuesday,
compare your goal list to God’s, making sure you’re both heading
in the same direction. On Wednesday and Thursday, learn how to
develop the patience necessary to live by God’s timetable, not your
own. Friday, Joyce has a special lesson on how to study the Bible.
This month, Joyce is challenging
her viewers to study the Bible
30 minutes a day for 30 days.
Discover how you can accept this
challenge and jumpstart your
understanding of God’s Word.
PRIORITIES AND PURSUITS
A 30-DAY CHALLENGE
JANUARY 11 — 17
MODERN-DAY SLAVERY
JANUARY 12 — 16
SELF-CONFIDENCE
The week begins with a special episode detailing the horrors of human
trafficking and what you can do to help save those enslaved.* Tuesday,
get rid of self-righteousness and a judgmental attitude. Wednesday
and Thursday, focus on developing the self-confidence God wants
you to have as His child. Friday, Joyce invites you to join her 3030
Challenge Bible Study.
Human trafficking is a very real
problem in our world and is growing
larger by the day. Discover today
what you can do to take a stand and
help save lives.*
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This week, Joyce challenges viewers to remember God’s “bigness.”
Whether it’s in your prayers or daily life, remember what a powerful
God you serve, who has no limitations on what He can do in your life.
Joyce is joined on Monday by author Beth Moore. They discuss the
importance of seeking God for who He is, not just for what He can
do. Wednesday, Joyce responds to viewer questions about the 3030
Challenge.
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INTIMACY WITH GOD
Joyce and author Beth Moore
discuss the importance of focusing
our inner lives on those things
important to God.
JANUARY 25 — 31
EXCELLENCE AND
INTEGRITY
God calls His people to live to a
higher standard of excellence and
integrity than the rest of the world
tolerates. Find out how.
On Monday and Tuesday, discover how you can develop a closer, more
intimate relationship with your Heavenly Father. Wednesday and
Thursday, Joyce teaches how you can break down barriers to seeking
God. Friday, discover how getting closer to God will bring greater
success in the battles you face.
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THE POWER OF WORDS
Monday through Thursday, discover the connection between
what you think and what you say. Friday’s* program shares
stories from the recent outreach trip to Namibia in Africa.
FEBRUARY 9 — 13
THE JOY AND POWER
OF GIVING
Just as we wouldn’t inhale without
exhaling, we shouldn’t just receive
gifts without giving. Discover how
giving to others increases the joy in
your life.
SOUL POISONS AND ANTIDOTES
Find out the winning strategies for spiritual warfare. Monday
and Tuesday, learn about some common weapons the enemy
employs and how we can defeat them with God’s help. On
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Joyce reminds you that,
even though the enemy may have evil intentions for your life,
the power and authority of the Holy Spirit within you is more
than enough to defeat anything he throws at you.
FEBRUARY 8 — 14
GETTING PAST YOUR PAST
Jesus paid the complete debt for
your sins. Feeling guilty and negative
about yourself isn’t required.
FEBRUARY 15 — 21
IT’S TIME TO INVEST IN
YOURSELF
SELF-CENTERED
This week, discover the dangers of living life focused on self
instead of God. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Joyce throws a
blanket on any pity parties you might have planned. Thursday
and Friday, move yourself out of the center of your life and
allow God to live there.
When you commit ALL of yourself to
God, you can then become whole in
Him. This week, find out how.
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and start living the glorious life God has planned for you.
On Friday, Joyce offers a detailed study of Colossians 3.
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salvation in Christ and how the
Christian life is about relationship,
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Seek is a strong word. It means to
crave, pursue, and go after something
with all of your might. Many people
want a greater relationship with God,
but they don’t crave and pursue Him
or lay aside other things in order to
have it.
I love Psalm 16:11. It says, You will
show me the path of life; in Your
presence is fullness of joy, at Your right
hand are pleasures forevermore.
The Lord desires for us to live with
His joy—to be permanently, consis-
YOU ARE AS CLOSE TO GOD
AS YOU WANT TO BE
It’s obvious that some people are
closer to God than others. They talk
as if they know Him personally and
enthusiastically share stories about
what He’s doing in their lives. Why is
this? Does God have favorites? No!
The Bible teaches that we—not God—
determine our own level of intimacy
with Him. We have all been extended
the open invitation to …fearlessly and
confidently and boldly draw near to the
throne of grace… (Hebrews 4:16).
At this moment, each one of us is
as close to God as we choose to be.
In fact, I believe there are levels of
intimacy that we can choose to have
with Him. For example, look at those
who spent time with Jesus…
We know that Jesus appointed at least
seventy people to travel ahead of
Him to every city He went (see Luke
10:1). From the seventy, Jesus chose
twelve disciples to share a deeper
level of intimacy with Him, and out
of the twelve there were three—Peter,
James and John—who accompanied
Jesus into special situations the
others didn’t share. But of these three
who were closest to Him, only John
felt comfortable enough to rest his
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Psalm 27:4 has become one of the
foundational scriptures of my life. It
says, One thing have I asked of the Lord,
that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the
house of the Lord [in His presence] all
the days of my life, to behold and gaze
upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of
the Lord and to meditate, consider, and
inquire in His temple.
The truth is everything we need to
live a joyful, successful life is waiting
for us in His presence. The choice is up
to us…
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I was a Christian for several years
before I understood that enjoying
true peace and fulfillment is the most
important thing in life. It’s something
that goes far beyond happiness
to a deeper joy, regardless of our
circumstances. And no matter what
we own, where we go, or what we do,
only one thing can give us this true
satisfaction—God.
tently satisfied. This all comes from
spending quality time with God...
from reading and studying His Word,
talking to Him in prayer, or simply
sitting quietly in His presence.
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in a lot of places. They look to things
like relationships, money, vacations,
houses, clothes, and even open doors
of opportunity. Yet, while these things
can bring a degree of excitement for a
period of time, happiness is based on
what is happening “in the moment.”
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head on Jesus’ chest as he listened to
the Lord teach.
So, Jesus had seventy acquaintances,
twelve disciples, three close friends,
and one who loved Him like a brother.
Jesus loved them all, and they all
loved Jesus, but not everyone was
willing to make the same level of commitment as those who entered into a
more intimate relationship with Him.
When it comes down to it, I believe
experiencing intimacy with God is a
matter of time. It’s easy to use “I’m so
busy” as an excuse. But if the Lord is
the most important relationship in our
lives, then He should also have that
place of importance in our schedule.
Not everybody is willing to pay the
price it takes to be close to God.
However, for those who are willing to
invest the time—for those who are
willing to treat their relationship
with God as a vital necessity—there
is a greater reward than they
ever imagined.
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face [inquire for and require My presence as your vital need]. In Jeremiah
29:13 He promises, Then you will seek
Me, inquire for, and require Me [as a
vital necessity] and find Me when you
search for Me with all your heart.
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us that we should require God as a
vital necessity in life…something we
can’t live without. I’ll never forget the
example He gave me several years ago:
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Knowing God
Intimately
One Saturday my husband, Dave, and
I invited my aunt and uncle out for
dinner, but they couldn’t go because
my uncle had to charge his pacemaker
that day.
At first, I didn’t understand why they
couldn’t go. I asked my aunt, “Well,
can’t he just charge his pacemaker
tomorrow?”
She said, “Joyce, he won’t be here
tomorrow if he doesn’t charge his
pacemaker today.”
If my uncle didn’t take time to charge
his pacemaker, his heart would stop
beating. It was a vital necessity for
him to keep his appointment.
This is the way we should view our
time with God! The quality of our
life is greatly affected by the time we
spend with Him, and it should have a
place of priority in our schedule.
Years ago, I would only seek God when
I was “desperate.” But one day the Lord
spoke to my heart and said, “Joyce, if
you would always seek Me like you
were desperate, then you wouldn’t
have so many desperate situations.”
Friend, I encourage you to think of
your time with God as a vital necessity. Don’t just seek Him when it’s
convenient or when life gets rough,
but make this time a regular part of
your day. If need be, put it on your
calendar and treat it like an appointment you simply can’t miss.
As you do, you’ll reap a harvest of
peace, joy, and true satisfaction…and
begin to see changes in your life that
will simply amaze you.
Adapted from “Knowing God Intimately” by Joyce
Meyer. Copyright © 2003 by Joyce Meyer. Reprinted
Paperback
by Joyce Meyer
My uncle, who is now home with the
Lord, had a pacemaker in is heart that
had to be charged on a regular basis.
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Because she wants other
PARTNER SINCE 2012
HELPING OTHERS did not always come naturally for Charity Jackson, but that
has all changed. “…My heart has been softened and it has become more of a servant heart,” says Charity. Something she says she desperately needed.
Soon after leaving the Christian home she grew up in, Charity began to rebel.
Surviving many obstacles, including sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence and
drug addiction, the one blow that completely devastated her was the death of her
grandmother. She says, “The loss of my grandmother, who was my best friend,
pushed me to the point of no return.”
After attempting suicide, Charity cried out to God and He rescued her from
the darkness that was swallowing her. Soon after, she started watching Joyce’s
program on a regular basis and began to understand how the Bible applies to her
life and how she can help others.
Jesus — Sushila became a
partner with Joyce Meyer
Ministries. Her partnership
gives her the chance to
share the good news of
Jesus Christ with people all
over the world. Sushila says,
“It’s not about
how much
you’re giving.
It’s about the
heart you are
giving it with….
If you can bring
anything, that
amount will
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somewhere.”
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SHE
STILL
HAS
HOPE
BY ERIN CLULEY
SHE DOESN’T CRY ANYMORE. It’s just easier to
be numb than to think about the repugnant place
she calls home. To think about the 28th customer
that day who is about to walk into her dingy room.
Little food and minimal sleep, she is isolated and
has nothing. It’s just easier to be numb.
But the pain is so real. The tormenting thoughts
that cloud her mind in the brief moments she has
to rest leave her even more exhausted. How did she
get here? She longed to make a good life for herself,
but instead, she is raped, beaten and forced to live
in deplorable conditions. Conditions she wouldn’t
wish upon even her greatest enemy. She should be
celebrating her 14th birthday with her friends, cake,
balloons, and presents.
The smell. The dirt. Grime that may not be seen by
the naked eye, but the kind that even ten showers
can’t wash off. The residue etched on her soul that
can only be explained by one thing. She is a victim
of human trafficking.
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For the fortunate one who is able to escape, the
tragedy is far from over. She is left broken with
scars that can’t be easily erased. Scars so deep that
only God can heal her from the memories she has
tried to bury for so long. The only way to have
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This unimaginable existence is a reality for millions.
There is an estimated 20.9 million victims of forced
sexual labor globally. From remote villages in Ethiopia to major highway cities like St. Louis, no place is
safe. Human trafficking is one of the largest organized crimes in our world today, with an estimated
$39 billion annually generated from these girls and
boys who have had their childhood ripped away.
complete restoration is through an encounter with our heavenly Father, the one who created her for a purpose. A life that
may have been sidetracked, but not forgotten.
Isaiah 61:3 says that God will give us beauty for our ashes, joy
for our mourning, and praise for our heavy, burdened and failing spirit. He has called us to be “oaks of righteousness [lofty,
strong, and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice,
and right standing with God].” Only God can take our brokenness and put the pieces back together to make something
beautiful. Despite everything her feelings are screaming at her,
God can go into the darkest places of a girl’s broken heart and
make something lovely and new.
Now look at verse 1. God is calling us to be a part of the solution. “…The Lord has anointed and qualified me to preach the
Gospel of good tidings to the meek, the poor, and afflicted;
He has sent me to bind up and heal the brokenhearted, to
proclaim liberty to the [physical and spiritual] captives and the
opening of the prison and of the eyes to those who are bound.”
How could we play a part in ending something so big? For
most of us, our first reaction is to physically go in and rescue
the victims ourselves. While we all can’t knock down the doors,
we do have a role to play. Here are a few steps you can take to
make a difference:
Pray for the victims
Get equipped by learning more about human trafficking
Spread the word to your family and friends
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness month, a time when
people all over the country will be focused on stopping this
industry in its tracks. Joyce Meyer Ministries sees this need
and is doing what they can to bring the restoration and love of
Christ to those trapped. We are partnering with:
• A21 to rescue women in Eastern Europe (Greece, Ukraine
and Bulgaria)
• LA Dream Center rescue home
• The Gabrielle House in Thailand
• Crisis Aid International’s two rescue homes in Ethiopia
• The She Rescue Home in Cambodia • Prem Kiran Transformation Center in India
She may be broken and alone, but she still has hope! Go online
to joycemeyer.org/handofhope and see how you can make a
difference to a victim of trafficking today.
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“New ILO Global Estimate of Forced Labour: 20:9 million victims.” International Labour Organization. http://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/
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The Scooter Story
IT’S TIME TO GET BACK
UP AND TRY AGAIN
BY CRAIG GROESCHEL
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I HAVE TWO SONS, two young warriors—Sam and Stephen. Helping them
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Years ago, late in the springtime,
several of us were playing together
outside. I put Sam (who was two years
old) on a scooter, and I taught him to
do something that I shouldn’t have.
Starting out at the top of our driveway,
I demonstrated how to coast down,
down, faster and faster, all the way to
the bottom. I did it a couple of times to
show him how.
Then he tried it, and he was doing great. (A chip
off the old block, I thought proudly.) But what
began as the time of his life ended abruptly in
a broken femur. I still remember that horrible
sound. That crack! seemed to echo infinitely, and
Sam shrieked in agony. He endured incredible
pain, and my foolish fathering cost him six weeks
in a full-body cast, and it was another two weeks
after that before he could walk again.
The whole event was, to say the least, traumatic.
While we were at the hospital, my wife Amy
told me, “I want you to throw that scooter away.
Burn it. I don’t ever want to see it again as long
as I live.”
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ABOUT CRAIG
Born and raised:
Houston, TX
One day I was outside and Sam approached me,
very serious, and said, “Daddy, I’m weady.”
And so he got on. And he was crying.
And then I was crying. And my girls
were off somewhere tattling. Through
our tears, I took this little warrior on
just a little circle, a very safe ride. He
jumped off, and though he had managed to stop shaking, now he was sobbing. “Daddy! I did it! I did it! Daddy!
Did you see me?”
“Yeah, son! You did it. You did it.”
“God made us warriors so that
we’d fight our fears, learn from
our mistakes, and live to fight
another day.”
“You’re ready for what, Sam?” I wondered if I’d
forgotten to take him somewhere—a doctor’s
appointment or a friend’s house.
The little warrior rode again. He had
to. It’s integral to the way he was made.
God didn’t make us to be warriors so
that we’d be perfect; he made us to be
warriors so that we’d fight our fears,
learn from our mistakes, and live to
fight another day.
Adapted from “Fight” by Craig Groeschel. Copyright © 2013 by Craig Groeschel. Reprinted by
permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Craig’s favorite
scripture:
Acts 20:24
Favorite things
to do:
A father of
six, Craig loves
spending time
with his children,
regularly
attending soccer
games, piano and
dance recitals.
He also enjoys
playing tennis,
working out, and
reading books on
leadership and
business.
Why we love him:
He is passionate
about helping
people become
fully devoted to
Jesus.
Great news:
Craig will be a
guest speaker at
our 2015 Women’s
Conference
September 17-19
in St. Louis!
SEE CRAIG LIVE at our 2015 Women’s Conference.
Register today at joycemeyer.org/lovelife.
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After awhile I eased up. “Well, you just tell
Daddy when you’re ready again.” Weeks passed.
Months. Finally, I had forgotten about it, put it
out of my mind.
He looked up at me through his tears
and said something I’ll remember for
the rest of my life: “No, Daddy. I have
to ride it. Today.”
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A few months later, once Sam was all put back
together again, I casually asked him from time
to time, “Sam, are you ready to ride the scooter
again?” And every time, he cried and ran away
from me. “No, Daddy! That scooter broke my leg!”
My jaw dropped, and I stared at my
little man, wide-eyed. Then I headed
for the garage. The girls bolted, yelling, “We’re gonna tell Mom!” We had to
act fast. Sam took hold of the scooter
handles. As he headed toward the top
of the driveway, he started first to cry,
then to shake. I put my hand on his
and said, “Buddy, look, you don’t have
to do this today.”
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spirit of fear. As terrible as I felt for what happened, I knew we weren’t done with the scooter. I
knew that one day my mighty warrior Sam would
have to face his fear. You probably won’t be surprised to hear that Amy disagreed. Emphatically.
“I’m weady to wide the cootuh.”
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My girls were afraid of the scooter because of
“what it had done to Sam.” Bad scooter. Bad! We
hate scooters! Whenever my wife or kids walked
through the garage, they gave the cursed instrument of evil a wide berth so it wouldn’t attack
them and break their legs. Everyone—especially
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Proverbs 15:23 says, A
word spoken at the right
moment—how good it is!
God has given us the
ability to bless, encourage, praise, sing and
worship with our words.
But the human tongue can be tamed by
no man. It is a restless (undisciplined,
irreconcilable) evil, full of deadly poison.
With it we bless the Lord and Father,
and with it we curse men who were
made in God’s likeness! (James 3:8-9).
Our words can do severe damage to
our relationships, our careers and the
world around us. But here’s the good
news: With the help of the Holy Spirit,
Here are a few tips to help you train
your tongue and shape your life:
1. USE YOUR WORDS TO
BLESS. Our words have the power
to bless or curse. Proverbs 18:21 says,
Death and life are in the power of the
tongue, and they who indulge in it
shall eat the fruit of it [for death or
life]. We need to pay close attention
to the way we talk about ourselves.
People who have not disciplined
their mouths say some of the most
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they can also do great good. God can
give us the wisdom we need to control
our tongues and learn to speak lifegiving words that reflect the love of
Christ and what His Word says.
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But too often our mouths—and a tiny
instrument called the tongue—get us
into trouble. If you have an “unbridled” tongue—and I struggled for
years in this area—there’s no end to
the havoc you can create in your own
life and the lives of people around you.
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Have you ever thought
awful things about themselves: “I
can’t do anything right. Nothing ever
works out for me. Nobody loves me…”
Instead of speaking out of our feelings
or circumstances, we need to say the
same thing that God says about us in
His Word.
One of the first things I say when I get
up in the morning is “God, I bless this
day in Jesus’ name. I bless my husband,
children, grandchildren and myself in
Jesus’ name. I’m blessed when I come
in and blessed when I go out.”
The Power
of Words
Action Plan
2. BE THANKFUL AND SAY SO.
Your words have tremendous
power to impact the world
around you. These teachings
can help you discover countless
ways to encourage, uplift and
empower others by speaking
words of faith and truth.
Psalm 100:4 says we should “be
thankful and say so.” Tell people
you’re thankful for what they do for
you—and thank God for everything.
Take a few minutes every day and
thank God for everything you can
think of—your family, your health,
food, hot water… God has given us a
mouth to glorify Him!
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3. ENCOURAGE, EDIFY AND
BUILD OTHERS UP. Encouraging
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taught, that I should know how to speak
a word in season to him who is weary.
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When I have my blessing session
every morning, I take time to thank
God for working in my life. One thing
I’ve learned is when we’re waiting
for a breakthrough, we need to thank
Him for working on that situation
behind the scenes. I also thank God
for my husband, children and grandchildren as well as all of our partners
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Think about the people you already
know you’re going to be around and
ask God to put something in your
heart that you can say to them that
will build them up.
4. TELL THE TRUTH. The Bible
says in John 4 that true worshipers
will worship God in spirit and in
truth. If you’re waiting for a promotion from God, then you need to be
committed to the truth. Proverbs
23:23 says, Buy the truth and sell it not.
Holding on to the truth might mean
losing a friend or your reputation. If
you’re going to be committed to the
truth, there will be times when you’ll
have to make a sacrifice. Hang on to
it no matter what it costs you. It is so
rewarding—the Bible says then you
will know the truth, and the truth will
set you free (John 8:32 NIV).
5. SPEAK THE WORD OF GOD.
Jeremiah 23:28-29 says, He who has My
word, let him speak My word faithfully. … Is not My word like fire [that
consumes all that cannot endure the
test]? says the Lord, and like a hammer
that breaks in pieces the rock [of most
stubborn resistance]?
Keep hitting your problems with the
hammer of God’s Word. Speak the
Word out loud faithfully. It’ll break the
hardest things you’re facing into pieces.
6. DON’T TALK TOO MUCH.
A lot of times, we just need to be quiet.
Proverbs 10:19 says, In a multitude of
words transgression is not lacking, but
he who restrains his lips is prudent. I
think it’s interesting that we have two
eyes, two ears, two nostrils—and only
one mouth. We need to be quick to hear,
slow to speak and slow to get angry.
Galatians 5:16 says if you walk by the
Spirit you will not gratify the desires
of the flesh. If you’ll concentrate on
God’s goodness, and encourage others
along the way, you will experience
more joy. God loves you so much, and
with His help you can control your
tongue and be led by the Spirit daily.
Adapted from the Power of Words Action Plan
Personal Application Workbook. Copyright
© 2014 by Joyce Meyer Ministries.
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REMEMBERING THE
INDISPENSIBLE LEADERSHIP
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Months earlier, when Congress convened to pick a leader, they realized
On many occasions, the men would
discover their General on his knees
in prayer in secluded wooded areas.
The winter of 1777—1778 proved to be
one of the most important in our nation’s history. It was literally the turning point of the American Revolution.
The crucible at Valley Forge is where
our military received their greatest
training for the looming battles ahead.
It is where they adopted the courage
and perseverance of their leader, General Washington.
Amidst overwhelming circumstances, the
Lord used George Washington to help
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It’s hard to say if any other man could
have led our army through the trials
at Valley Forge. In the midst of horrible
suffering, he remained tremendously
popular with the troops, often traveling through the camp to talk and offer
encouragement. They knew his heart
was for his soldiers. He was more than
their commander...he was their rock, a
quiet man who demonstrated strength
and wisdom.
Although sometimes criticized, Washington never hid his belief in Jesus
Christ. He even ordered church services
to be held every Sunday and commanded his troops to regularly observe days
of thanksgiving, prayer and fasting.
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However, in the midst of the pain,
the hunger and the cold, something
amazing happened: None of the men
complained or deserted the camp. It
certainly wasn’t because of the pay
they would receive—it was already four
to five months past due. Why did they
stay? Because of General Washington.
Washington was unanimously chosen.
He accepted the position but declared
he would serve without pay.
Washington regularly sought God’s
help and trusted in Him for success. In
a letter to his friend Reverend William
Gordon, he declared: “No man has a
more perfect reliance on the all-wise
and powerful dispensation of the Supreme Being than I have, nor thinks his
aid more necessary.”2
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Yes, they were fighting the Redcoats.
But they also fought hunger and
sickness. Of the eleven thousand men,
very few were properly equipped for
the long winter ahead. Some lacked
coats, while others literally walked
barefoot through the snow. Food was
also scarce, and most days they simply
went hungry. By Spring, one in four
soldiers actually died from the flu,
smallpox, typhus, or exposure.
the troops needed a sober head and
a steady hand. John Adams and Ben
Franklin—two of the most persuasive
members of Congress—already knew
their choice. It was Washington, the
only qualified man who didn’t want the
job. This was partly what they loved
about him. He was humble, selfless,
and avoided the spotlight.1
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IT WAS DECEMBER 1777. The Continental Army had just lost a key battle
to the British, and General Washington
and his men began settling in their
new camp at Valley Forge.
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establish our independence and secure the beginning of the
most free and prosperous nation the world has ever seen.3
More than a decade later, with the Constitution in place,
Congress once again convened to pick a leader, but this
time for the presidency. When the electors gathered, only
one name was put forward—the obvious choice.
UPCOMING
George Washington left Mount Vernon and reached New
York in time to be inaugurated on April 30, 1789. Prior to the
ceremony, he requested a Bible. As he stepped out onto the
outdoor balcony of Federal Hall, he placed his right hand on
the open book and took the oath of office, adding his own
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He then stepped inside to deliver his inaugural address,
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improper to omit, in this first official act, my fervent supplication to that Almighty Being, who rules over the universe...
that His benediction may consecrate to the liberties and
happiness of the people of the United States.”5
For the next eight years, Washington led the country much
like he led his troops—with strength, wisdom, character…and
dependence on Almighty God. Today, George Washington
continues to be celebrated and honored. Almost 250 years
later, he is still regarded as one of the greatest leaders in
American history.
President’s Day—February 16, 2015
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The Power of
Encouragement
“Encouraging words add physical strength to people. We need to
encourage one another. Spend time thinking about what life is like
for somebody else. Ask God, Who can I encourage today? How can I
build someone up?” —Joyce
Read: Deuteronomy 7:13; 33:29; Psalm 72:17; Galatians 6:10
Acts of encouragement appear hundreds of times throughout the Scriptures. We
need to stay busy loving God and building each other up. Why does God encourage
us? Why is it important for us to bring joy to others?
Finally, brethren, farewell (rejoice)!
Be strengthened (perfected,
completed, made what you
ought to be); be encouraged and
consoled and comforted; be of the
same [agreeable] mind one with
another; live in peace, and [then]
the God of love [Who is the Source
of affection, goodwill, love, and
benevolence toward men] and the
Author and Promoter of peace will
be with you.
–Philippians 1:6 (MSG)
List some uplifting words you can speak over yourself and the people you care about.
ACTION STEP
Read: John 13:34; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
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As the hope of God’s Word sinks into our hearts, we begin to move beyond our
own needs, and our desire to speak love and encouragement to others grows. Think
about the people God puts in your path each day. Who do you know who could use
a little extra joy today? Write down their names and ask God to bring to your mind
words of encouragement to share with them:
This is an adaptation from the Power of Words Action Plan Personal Application Workbook.
Copyright © 2014 by Joyce Meyer Ministries.
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Real Stories
About the
Real, LifeChanging
Impact of
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Stephanie shared her story in an
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Joyce knows about this from personal
experience. And it’s one reason she
was inspired to start the 3030 Challenge: a 30-day commitment to study
the Bible 30 minutes a day. It’s been
truly amazing to hear about how
people have been impacted in lifechanging ways simply through studying the Bible every day.
“[This challenge] came at a tough time in my
life. I had just separated from my husband of
19 years. After learning of his lies and infidelity, my heart broke and the pain of the betrayal
was overwhelming. I found myself unable to do
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care of our two children still at home. I couldn’t
pray, I couldn’t read my Bible…I had no desire
to. I knew God was the only way I was going
to make it through, but He felt so distant and
I felt lost. I couldn’t hear His voice anymore.
Then some weeks later, I saw your challenge on
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strengthening me as I continue to seek His presence and guidance daily.”
Since then Stephanie has shared that while she’s
still going through the struggles a broken
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INFIDELITY, BROKENNESS,
CONFUSION, LACK OF LOVE
AND IDENTITY...common issues
that so many face. The effects are
discouraging and destructive. But
there is hope! No matter what the
circumstance or need may be, God
gives us that hope in His Word.
real life P E R S P E C T I V E S
“Today, I am back to studying God’s Word and am once
again able to hear His voice and gain revelation through
it. God is healing my heart and strengthening me as I
continue to seek His presence and guidance daily.”
marriage brings, she continues studying the Word. She knows now, more
than ever before, that God loves her
unconditionally and His grace covers
her life. She also knows that God’s
faithfulness to never leave or forsake
her is carrying her through it all and
she has hope for a better future. That’s
the amazing reality of the power of
God’s Word at work in her life!
Manuela shared on Facebook that
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is changing. [It] is making me more
and more free. …I feel like I [have
become] addicted to the truth, to His
unconditional love, [and I’m] hungrier
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Holly discovered how studying the
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connected to God through my Bible.
I have wanted to love my Bible, but
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I know how—through doing MORE than
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study Partner!”
“I do hip hop music and I’ve always had a negative
image until now. Now I rap about the Lord. And
it feels so amazing, like my music has a purpose
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want everyone getting closer to Him.”
These real-life stories are examples of Scripture
coming to life! God heals the brokenhearted,
comforts all who mourn and gives us beauty
instead of ashes (Isaiah 61:1-3). He transforms us
by renewing our minds with His Truth (Romans
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us with loving-kindness and mercy (Psalm 103:4).
The list goes on and on. There’s simply no end to
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in some friends too, now that I’m open about how
I really feel about God. Some friends have even
come to church with me.
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