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TAKE A STEP INTO
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IS EVERYTHING
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WHAT ARE YOU
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30 Minutes a Day
for 30 Days Makes
a Life-Changing
Difference!
When Joyce issued the challenge to study
the Word 30 minutes a day for 30 days,
the response was amazing. Thousands
took the challenge and started the 30-day
adventure that changed their lives. It was
James 1:21 in action:
…In a humble (gentle, modest) spirit
receive and welcome the Word which
implanted and rooted [in your hearts]
contains the power to save your souls.
Here’s what just a few had to say
about what God did in them through
the challenge:
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DAY 1
I’m determined:
“I have found a new habit! The study
of the Word. I’ve been learning
so much and yesterday I finally
stopped running from something
that has been a sore spot between
My Lord and I for a long time. It’s
still a tender spot, but I am determined to keep going on.” —Liz
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DAY 25
Renewing my mind:
An A+ Challenge:
“I am so enjoying this 30-30 challenge. I am in The Word each day
as is because I continually need my
mind renewed, but this extra thirty
minutes is even more fulfilling. For
God promises: If you seek me, you
WILL find Me. Praise God!” —Tom
“I’m a teacher. My 6th graders
have been really growing in their
faith. We decided to take the 3030
Challenge as a class, and boy,
has Christ swept through my 17
students! Children are discussing
how reading and spending this
time with God has increased their
faith. One girl said this opportunity
has taught her to ‘finally tell the
difference between my voice and
[God’s] voice.’ I could go on and on
with what my 11- and 12-year-old
students are saying, but the main
point is, they are seeing God in a
brand-new light. They are truly
learning about relationship with
Christ and why you shouldn’t read
the Bible—you should study it. My
students and I both thank you!”
—Elisa
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DAY 13
I study more:
“I am truly delighted to say that
since starting this challenge, I
have read more, studied more
and believed more than ever in my
33 years ‘born again’.” —Scott
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DAY 30
This time was different:
“I am not new to the Bible…however, this time for me is like no other. I am
researching, defining and paying close attention to the structure of the
Word. I never did this before. From the second day of my study God opened the
door of blessings to me. I am so much at peace...I am happy and each day, I
look forward to returning to the Word.” —Sherry
“Studying the Word of God is extremely valuable—the Bible is our instruction
book for life. Take time to study the Word so you can learn how to have the
great life God has for you!” —Joyce
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In this issue,
Let the Holy Spirit teach you how to confront, deal with and
overcome your fears.
Learn why cultivating a deep faith in God will help you weather
the storms of life.
20 Leap of Faith
By Charlotte Reifschneider
How her first steps to freedom from fear led to living a
courageous life!
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o you ever feel afraid? We all do sometimes. But do you let fear stop you from
doing things and hold you back from
God’s best for you? Well, I want to encourage
you with three simple words: Do it afraid!
Everyone feels fear for different reasons and at
different times in our life. But just because we
feel fear doesn’t mean we have to give in to it. I
believe we have enough faith for whatever we
are facing at the time, if we will trust God.
David declared, “When I am afraid, I will put my
trust in [God]…” (see Psalm 56:3). He had enough
experience with God to know that no matter
what he faced, the Lord was with him. God was
with David then, and He lives in us today.
Keep living courageously,
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If you will trust God like David did, you’ll see
that whatever task is before you, He will be with
you and guide you. He promises in His Word,
When you pass through the waters, I will be with
you… (Isaiah 43:2). If you’re going through something, the good news is at least you are moving.
In the meantime, God is always working in us
to transform our lives, so one day you may just
look back and realize you’re not afraid anymore!
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Are you facing a challenge right now? You could
be starting a new school year or waiting for a
doctor’s report or maybe you need to forgive
someone…it could be anything. Are you feeling
stressed…tempted to let fear overtake you?
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CONQUERING IT IS NOT SOMETHING THAT
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Fear can show up unexpectedly. One of our
goals should be to recognize it so we can
deal with it right away.
should be sweet (see Proverbs 3:24). I prayed
immediately and went back to sleep and have
not had any problems since then.
Recently, I was waking up at about 2 or 3 in
the morning and then having difficulty going
back to sleep. After two nights of that, I found
myself going to bed with a vague sort of fear
that it would happen again, and sure enough
it did. After about three nights of the same
thing, God reminded me that I could pray and
resist Satan, the source of all fear. According to God’s Word, the sleep of the righteous
We have power and authority over the enemy,
but authority is useless if it is not exercised.
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Being free from fear doesn’t mean that we
will never experience it or be confronted by
it. It means that we are committed to not allowing it to rule our lives, and when necessary we will do what we need to do, even if
we have to do it afraid.
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Each time you feel fear
and decide to “do it
afraid,” you will enjoy
your new freedom so
much that you will soon
be totally unwilling to do
without it. You will become determined to end
your days of slavery to
fear. That does not mean
that you won’t still need
to confront your fears,
but it does mean that you
will be more and more
willing to keep confronting them.
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easily. I guess we can say that he never completely gives up the hope of drawing us back
into bondage. We must live watchfully, ready
to recognize and immediately confront the
things that steal our liberty in Christ.
The Bible says that the righteous man falls
seven times and gets up again (see Proverbs 24:16). I love that scripture and I am
greatly encouraged by it. Even the most
righteous person fails to do everything he
knows to do all the time, but he is committed to not giving up.
Even if you have a weak moment, that
doesn’t mean you have lost your victory. If
we give up, even God can’t help us because
we receive His help through faith, not
through hopelessness. We need to stay positive, hopeful and filled with faith, and when
we do we can overcome anything with God’s
help. I often say that anyone can succeed if
they refuse to give up!
Some fears are more deeply rooted in us
than other ones are, and for that reason
they may be ones we will need to be more
aggressive against. Mine is the fear of making people angry. My father was always
angry, and I never really knew if I had done
something to make him that way or not. I
would like to be able to say that after all of
these years of teaching others, I no longer
have to deal with this one fear, but that’s not
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Don’t be impatient! Possessing the full freedom that is yours in Christ is a journey. It is
something we gain and then need to maintain. Always enjoy your progress instead of
merely looking at how far you have to go.
Today is a new day, and every day you can be
one step closer to conquering your fears!
Adapted from “Living Courageously” by Joyce Meyer.
Copyright © 2014 by Joyce Meyer. Reprinted by permission of FaithWords, a division of Hachette Book Group,
Inc. All rights reserved.
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The Word of God says that we are more
than conquerors through Christ who loves
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we could ever need to overcome our fears
through Christ. He has blessed us with every
blessing in the spiritual realm (Ephesians
1:3). He has given us power and authority
over all the power the devil possesses (Luke
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Being able to recognize the lies, deceits and
strategies of the devil is so important. We
should always be ready to resist him at the
onset of his attacks. The longer we let a fear
remain, the more difficult it is to get rid of.
So make a decision to be a person of action.
You have what it takes to win!
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GOD’S
word
MADE PERSONAL
Fighting to
“Do It Afraid”
Eternal life does not merely refer to going to heaven when we die. It
means life as God lives it and begins the moment we receive Jesus as
Savior and Lord. That sounds exciting! God wants us to have that
kind of freedom and to truly enjoy our lives. Although the enemy
will send fearful thoughts our way, we don’t have to believe his lies.
We can think about the truth of God’s Word and possess what is
ours in Christ.
Fight the good fight of the faith.
Take hold of the eternal life to
which you were called when you
made your good confession in the
presence of many witnesses.
–1 Timothy 6:12 NIV
Purposely pay attention to any fearful thoughts or feelings that you might have today.
Make a note of the fears that come along and write them down on the lines below.
Yet amid all these things we
are more than conquerors
and gain a surpassing
victory through Him Who
loved us.
–Romans 8:37 AMP
Read: 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Colossians 3:2; Psalm 34:4. What does God
say about fear? How should we respond to fearful thoughts that enter our minds?
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1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown [complete, perfect] love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror…” Take
some time to reflect on that verse. Ask God to speak to your heart and give you
understanding. Then write down what it means to you personally.
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“Read, study and meditate on God’s Word about being free from fear and secure in
Him. His Word will renew your mind, and fear will turn to faith and courage.” —Joyce
Pray: Lord, I choose to abide in the love that You have for me. Remind me of Your
perfect love when I start to feel afraid. Help me to be bold and courageous so I can
move forward with your plans for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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and things went from bad to worse. Her uncle
began sexually abusing her, and Glenda had
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point, she told her mother about it, but nothing
changed because her mom said they needed the
cheap rent.
Glenda ended up in an abusive marriage, which
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children, no job, no family support, and only two
years of college, leaving didn’t seem possible. But
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Glenda discovered a personal relationship with
Jesus and the hope of a whole new life, yet the
baggage from her past weighed her down. She
says, “The more I tried to change and be like
Christ, the more I rebounded into the old ways
of anger, rejection and self-loathing. I was a
clueless Christian who couldn’t love, and what
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her, “After you were born, life wasn’t fun anymore.” And she never let her forget it. Tragically,
it was the message she gave Glenda from the
beginning.
When she was around six years old, Glenda’s
mom and stepfather divorced. Glenda and her
By this time, Glenda had remarried. When her
husband mentioned that he liked listening to
Joyce Meyer, she found her on TV. It wasn’t easy
to listen to her message at first, but she kept
coming back to the program as she realized
God wanted to use it to change her. Joyce had
also battled abuse, rejection, unforgiveness and
life without peace or joy, but she had overcome
it. Now God’s love, peace and joy were shining
through her. Glenda remembers praying, “God,
I want that! I want peace, joy and to be able to
love others.”
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she was and gave her the strength to walk out
the healing she desperately needed in her mind
and emotions. Using Joyce’s books Beauty for
Ashes and Battlefield of the Mind, Glenda found
freedom in Christ to receive God’s love, forgive,
and see herself and others through God’s eyes.
Glenda has found a whole new life! Now her testimony is: “My heart bubbles over with God’s love,
joy and peace…I love everyone. And nothing has
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HOW YOU ARE BRINGING NEW
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AMAZON JUNGLE
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Villagers used to walk to the
river or nearby water holes.
The new well provides safe
access to fresh water, free of
parasites and disease.
PERU, SOUTH AMERICA —
Nestled in the Peruvian jungle,
Zungaro Cocha is one of hundreds of
villages you may not find on a map
but populate much of the Amazon
River coastline.
Here, the average man makes barely enough
to scratch out an existence. Most families have
little more than a table and a few chairs, along
with a wood-burning stove and a place to sleep.
Many don’t even have this. And until recently,
almost no one had access to clean water.
Although it’s Autumn, it feels a lot like
Summer, with temps in the 90s bolstered by high humidity from frequent
showers. Makeshift wood and cement
houses with simple metal roofs line
the muddy roads of this community.
Quantity of water is not the issue; they are
literally surrounded by the Amazon’s tributaries…
and within walking distance of the river itself.
It’s the quality that proves dangerous, with dirty
water from these sources bringing parasites and
other diseases into the community.
Zungaro Cocha literally means
“big fish, small lake,” named for its
once-booming fishing industry.
But it’s been years since the lake
was productive, and now most
residents depend on selling corn,
bananas and whatever food they
can grow in their yards.
Through the support of our friends and partners,
Joyce Meyer Ministries’ missions outreach, Hand
of Hope, recently joined with Camino de Vida
Ministries in Peru to build a church and install
a fresh-water well in Zungaro Cocha…bringing
physical and spiritual help to thousands.
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The day of our visit, the congregation gathers
to welcome us…and share stories of how things
have changed.
“Since I was a kid, I saw suffering from water,”
says Ester Yahuarcani. “Kids would suffer from
carrying it. We’d have to go down to the river
with buckets and bring it back on our heads. Our
knees would hurt, and kids had a lot of diarrhea.
Now they don’t—now God has blessed us.”
It’s a blessing that runs deep. This church
congregation of 50 people now finds themselves
sharing Christ with hundreds who benefit from
the freshwater well.
“Things have changed because the town believes
in God and believes in us,” says Ester. “They
come to us for difficulties and come to church
to ask for prayer. The whole town is really happy
about that.”
Pastor
Gilberto
Ahuanari
“When I used to get water
at night, there was a lot of
danger,” says Nadiesta. “My
daughter was even bit by a
serpent.” That bite caused her
teenager’s leg to swell, and
they feared the worst. She was
rushed to a doctor and eventually recovered. Thankfully,
they no longer have to place
themselves in harm’s way.
“I thank the Lord for bringing
this blessing from so far away,”
says another resident Lidia
Altamirano. “Water is one
of the elemental substances
in life—to cook, to bathe, to
drink, everything. We can live
without light, but we cannot
live without water.”
Over and over, the people we
meet tell us, “This water is
the answer to our prayers.”
Friends and partners, you are
here in the Peruvian jungle,
bringing hope and God’s
love to thousands along the
Amazon River.
Thank you for helping us share
Christ and love people all
around the world. Thank you
for being a part of the answer.
Chad Trafton is a staff writer for
Joyce Meyer Ministries.
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“I didn’t know where it would come from,” says
Pastor Ahuanari, “but it’s you—God used you to
build this. It’s a gift from God.”
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The Lord immediately spoke to his heart and gave
him Zechariah 6:15: And those who are far off
shall come and help build the Temple of the Lord….
Nadiesta Acho recently gave
her life to the Lord when the
congregation went house to
house offering prayer. She’s
grateful for the new beginning…and for the safety the
new well brings.
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“We didn’t have a home and people began to
leave,” says Pastor Ahuanari. “My tears began
to roll. I prayed to God, ‘If you have brought me
here, then hold out Your hand—bring the time
and the moment.’”
Just miles down the Amazon
River, the stories continue.
You are making a difference in
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where we have installed another
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For the past three years, the congregation held
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GOING DEEPER WITH GOD
TO FIND THE LIFE YOU REALLY WANT
BY JOYCE MEYER
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things we pursue in life
have everything to do with our joy and
fulfillment. While it’s certainly not
wrong to desire success, a better paying
job, or a higher standard of living, the
Bible tells us that seeking after “things”
and making them our priority will
make us miserable in the end!
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Seek is a strong word. It means “to
crave, pursue, to make sacrifices
to get, to go after with all of your
strength and all of your heart.”
I encourage you to take a moment and
ask yourself, “What am I seeking?
What am I spending most of my time
talking about? Where do I invest the
majority of my energy?”
Romans 14:17 says, [After all] the
kingdom of God is not a matter of
[getting the] food and drink [one likes],
but instead it is righteousness…and
[heart] peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
In other words, the Kingdom of God is
not about us simply trying to get what
we want. Instead, it’s about seeking a
relationship with God and experiencing true Kingdom benefits. It’s about
having a greater understanding of His
righteousness (our right standing with
Him through Jesus Christ), His peace
and His joy in our lives. Only then will
we find what we are truly looking for.
In the beginning of our relationship
with God, it’s all about us...and for
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Just look at nature. Large trees with
thick, full branches have a massive
underground root system that
spreads both deep and wide. Without
this support system, the tree could
never weather a storm.
In the same way, we must develop
deep spiritual roots before we can
truly enjoy the big, full life God has
intended for us. This includes cultivating a relationship with the Lord,
finding out what He says about us in
His Word, and becoming rooted and
grounded in His love.
A lot of times, we come at it the
wrong way. We want to have all of
the benefits—a better house, a bigger
ministry, more money—before we
ever establish our roots. But without a
strong foundation in God, these things
can actually hurt us more than they
can help. And without deep roots, we’ll
never endure the storms of life.
Friends, the Lord is more concerned
about your inner life than your outer life.
Why? Because He knows that when you
Psalm 37:4 says, Delight yourself also in
the Lord, and He will give you the desires
and secret petitions of your heart.
As we place our focus on Him, we not
only begin to experience His supernatural satisfaction and fulfillment…but He
even causes our desires to be in line with
His plan and what’s best for our lives.
Years ago, while I was praying (probably for something I wanted), the Lord
spoke a life-changing truth to my
heart. He said, “Joyce, seek My face
and not My hand. If you seek My face,
My hand will always be open.”
Matthew 6:33 says it this way: But seek
first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given
to you as well (NIV).
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You see, shallow Christians want
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about the roots. I love Isaiah 37:31. It
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fruit upward.
“We must develop deep
spiritual roots before we
can truly enjoy the big, full
life God has intended for us.”
Now these are truly words to live by.
I can tell you from experience that
when you make God your number-one
priority, He not only fills your life with
His incredible peace, joy, and satisfaction, but He also gives you the desires
of your heart.
I encourage you to make a decision
today to pursue the One Thing that
matters most. Seek God for who He is
and make your relationship with Him
a priority.
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Wow! That was difficult to hear, but I
knew exactly what He meant. It was
time for me to start living the “deeper
life”—to begin seeking God for Who He is
and not just for what He could do for me.
I think sometimes we’re afraid that
if we stop chasing after all of the
“things,” we’ll never get what we want
in life. But the exact opposite is true…
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I remember coming to a point in my
life when I had a lot of “things” but
realized I simply wasn’t happy. After
praying and asking the Lord what
was wrong, He spoke to my heart and
said, “Joyce, you are too shallow—it’s
time to go out into the deep.”
are spiritually strong on the inside, then
you are able to handle any situation that
arises in your life on the outside.
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a while, this is fine. I believe this is
where we all start. We come to Him
with our list of desires. We bring Him
our problems and want Him to fi x
everything. But eventually the time
comes for us to grow and mature.
LOVING
PEOPLE
A Life-Changing
Journey
DISCOVERING FREEDOM AT THE
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“SOMETHING IN ME THAT NIGHT
decided to pray to God,” Dakota recalls.
For Dakota Rodick, a former drug addict,
this was the beginning of a new journey,
and it all started with a simple prayer.
Dakota grew up in a home where both
parents battled alcohol and drugs, and
it wasn’t long before he developed a
curiosity, which was met when his
father introduced him to methamphetamine as a teenager. For a year and a
half after that pivotal moment, Dakota
shot heroin and became addicted to meth.
Shortly after arriving in St. Louis, Dakota went to the St.
Louis Dream Center, an inner-city outreach of Joyce Meyer
Ministries, where he met Pastor Kendrick and immediately
felt a sense of peace. As director of the Genesis Men’s
Home, a residential twelve-month discipleship program,
Pastor Kendrick accepted Dakota as a resident on the
spot. Soon after, for the very first time, Dakota publically
acknowledged Jesus as His Lord and Savior. He was even
able to reach out to his dad, the one who had introduced
him to drugs in the first place.
At fourteen, Dakota started working
and by seventeen, still a child but
living like an adult, he had a house and
a truck and was about to be married.
But since being introduced to the
needle, his addiction took over. He lost
everything and was soon surviving
from one homeless shelter to another.
Seeing Dakota free from his addiction sparked something
in his dad—he, too, wanted to be free. Now, both men are
part of the Genesis Men’s Home, and Dakota and his dad
are pursuing God together having discovered life free from
drugs and alcohol. Dakota says, “I believe that without
loving others and helping others — I am nothing.”
“I had reached a point of desperation
where I could not do anything for
myself right…” says Dakota. Staying
at a homeless shelter in Kansas City,
Missouri, he realized he couldn’t figure
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things out on his own, so he desperately prayed, begging for
God’s help. Within days, a complete stranger staying in the
same shelter bought him a bus ticket and he was soon on
his way to St. Louis, Missouri, to begin a new life.
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TV Schedule
For stations and program times in your area, check your local TV listing or visit www.joycemeyer.org/tvlistings.
Watch the Enjoying Everyday Life broadcast anytime you like at www.joycemeyer.org.
Schedules are subject to change. *TBN will receive alternate programming.
DAILY BROADCAST PROGRAMS AIR DAILY, MONDAY - FRIDAY
September
AUG 31-SEP 6
MAKING RIGHT CHOICES
OUR ATTITUDE & MOTIVATION
Watch Monday and Tuesday, as Joyce teaches about developing a merciful
attitude. Then Wednesday and Thursday, learn about the importance of the
right motivation. Friday, Joyce explains partnership.
ATTITUDES THAT KEEP YOU HAPPY
Monday, join Joyce and guest Pastor Craig Groeschel as they discuss how
changing your words can change your life. Then Tuesday – Thursday, Joyce
shares the nine attitudes that will help keep you happy.
LIVING COURAGEOUSLY
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REACHING OUT
Tune in this week as Joyce shares her heart
about partnership and see how God has been
transforming lives around the world.*
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LIVING COURAGEOUSLY
Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s moving forward when you feel afraid. This
week, Joyce shares how to overcome every fear & trust God’s plan will work for
your good. On Wednesday, she answers questions about living courageously
Want to know how to live a bold and
courageous life for Christ? Watch as Joyce
shares what it takes to live courageously.
SEP 22 – 26
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OVERCOMING GRIEF & LONELINESS
Whether you’re dealing with a time of loneliness or loss of some kind, God
wants to comfort you. Watch this week as Joyce teaches about how to find
new hope in those times. Friday, she teaches from Romans 8:26-39.
October
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THE HOLY SPIRIT
ARE YOU TOO BUSY?
Do you want to learn how to make the most of the time you have? This
week, discover how you can become a person of purpose as Joyce shares
encouragement about recognizing and following what God has called you to do.
OCT 6 – 10
STAYING STRONG—SPIRIT, SOUL & BODY
Do you want to invest in yourself and start balancing your spirit, soul and body into
one complete healthy lifestyle? This week, Joyce shares her thoughts about how to
have a healthy balance in life and stay strong.
OCT 13 – 17
Joyce shares biblical principles for managing
money and explains ways you can handle your
finances to be debt-free.
CHOOSE BOLDNESS
God sent the Holy Spirit to guide us through
life. Watch this week as author Reinhard
Bonnke joins Joyce to talk about being
sensitive to the Holy Spirit.
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IDENTITY THEFT
This week, discover your true identity in
Christ as Joyce shares biblical truths about
who we are according to God’s Word.
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RECEIVING EMOTIONAL HEALING
Watch as Joyce shows through God’s Word, how we can learn to confront
our fears and live boldly, experiencing the life God has planned for us. Friday,
Pastor Charles Nieman joins Joyce to discuss this topic.
Jesus came to heal us everywhere we hurt.
Open your heart to God’s Word this week as
Joyce and guest Rick Renner take you on a
journey of healing—body, soul and spirit.
OCT 20 – 24
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THINK LIKE GOD THINKS
Joyce teaches Monday about how we are made right with God. Then Tuesday – Friday,
discover what the Bible says about our thinking. Learn how to develop the mind of
Christ and overcome the negative mindsets that keep us from moving forward.
OCT 27 – 31
FIGHT LIKE A CHRISTIAN
When you understand the authority you have in Christ, you can face your battles with
confidence. Watch this week as Joyce shares encouraging teachings about how to win
those battles. Also, Wednesday, Joyce answers questions about anger.
FREE FIND NEW MESSAGES DAILY.
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Do you want to have more wisdom when
making decisions? Watch this week and
see how God’s wisdom can help you make
better decisions.
A CONFIDENT ATTITUDE
God wants to give you the wisdom, strength
and compassion you need to be the person He
created you to be. Watch this week as Joyce
shares encouragement so you can face life
with a confident attitude.
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POWER THOUGHTS
Shake off negative thought patterns and
renew your mind as Joyce teaches this week
about how to develop what she calls “power
thoughts” based on God’s Word.
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My journey toward freedom began when
I was 45 years old. I had spent most of my
adult life raising my children—being Mom
was my full-time job. But deep inside, I knew
God had something even more for me to do,
but I just didn’t know what.
At the time, 45 sounded so old. I remember
thinking, What can I do at this age? Most people in their forties had established a career or
knew exactly where their lives were headed.
But I felt like I was at the starting blocks.
So, I got the ball rolling by going back to
school and taking some classes to sharpen
my skills. I knew the Lord had something in
store and I wanted to be ready.
Meanwhile, Joyce Meyer Ministries was just
getting started. Dave and Joyce had recently
moved their workspace from their basement
at home into an actual rented office nearby.
Their staff included eleven full-time paid
employees, along with a lot of volunteers,
including myself.
During that time, the Holy Spirit continued
to speak to my heart, showing me I would
work for them one day. My response was
always the same: “What would I do? I’m so
unskilled and untrained!”
Well, one day Joyce called and asked if I
would be interested in meeting her for an
interview. She said my name kept coming
up as they prayed about who to hire for a
new position.
That afternoon, as I was reading the Bible,
my eyes fell to Proverbs 26:10. It says, The
Master will get a better day’s work from an
unskilled apprentice than from a skilled
rebel (TLB).
God knew exactly what I needed to hear.
Right there in front of me, He answered my
heart’s question. So the very next day, I
went and spoke with Joyce and she offered
me the job. I didn’t feel qualified, but I said
yes anyway.
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From time to time the Lord prompted me to
do little things for Dave and Joyce. One day I
helped clean their house. On another occasion, I ironed their clothes. I just wanted to
help them in any way I could.
1993: Dave and Joyce celebrate my fifth
anniversary at Joyce Meyer Ministries.
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“Don’t ever let fear keep you from
your destiny. It may not be easy,
but God will be right there to meet
you all along the way.”
Do it afraid. Those three little
words couldn’t have looked more
frightening. Deep down, part of me
preferred to stay where I was—safe
in a world where I wouldn’t ever
have to step out and try something
new. I felt like Joyce just didn’t understand what I was going through.
The first year was a monumental
challenge. No matter what they
asked me to do, the same recording
played over and over in my mind: I
can’t do this…I just can’t do this!
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At the time, I didn’t realize how
much fear impacted my life. My
father was a fearful man, so I was
raised in that atmosphere and it
became my “normal.” The idea of
stepping out and trying new things
was foreign to me. Either you could
or you couldn’t do something, but
pushing the boundaries was never
an option.
For the next three months, God
continued to encourage me, but I
often found myself agreeing with
the lies of the enemy. I believed I
wasn’t qualified for the job and even
thought about leaving my position.
Finally, one Sunday morning as I
was watching a Christian minister
on TV, God used something he said
to get through to me…and my eyes
were opened. The message from
the Lord was clear: “Charlotte, you
have to go forward, doing it afraid…
or you will stay crippled the rest of
your life.”
My fears were affecting everything
I tried to do at work. Finally, Joyce
sat down with me one day and lovingly said, “Charlotte, we believe
in you, and we know you’re supposed to be here. But we can’t keep
going forward this way…fear can’t
continue to hold you back.”
At the time, Joyce saw my situation much more clearly than I did.
She knew my fear was something
that had to be confronted and she
encouraged me to “Do it afraid”…to
choose to boldly step out in spite of
how I felt and do what God placed
in my heart to do. She’d say, “When
you step out and do your part, God
will do the rest…and things will
continue to get easier.”
I went back to work with a new determination, now fully convinced
of what I had to do. It wasn’t an
easy process—in fact, the next few
months were very difficult. With
every task I was given, I had to
walk it out and do it afraid. But I
knew Dave and Joyce believed in
me…and more importantly, God
believed in me.
I’ll never forget having to organize
numerous volunteers to prepare
large ministry mailings. The details were endless, and the timing
was crucial. There was so much
room for error!
I would begin praying about it
a week ahead of time. I studied
God’s Word and spoke it out over
my situation. I’d say aloud, “God’s
called me to work here, and He’s
going to help me succeed at every
task He puts before me!”
Little by little, I began to believe
what God’s Word said about me
instead of all the lies that used to
fill my mind. It didn’t happen all
at once, but slowly I defeated my
greatest enemy. Fear no longer
ruled my life.
Today, I continue to work at Joyce
Meyer Ministries. I’ve had the
great privilege to manage several
different departments, oversee
our intercessory prayer teams,
speak into the lives of hundreds of
employees…and help support the
vision of sharing Christ and loving
people all around the world.
Those early days were the turning
point. Had I not stepped out—had
I not decided to face my fears—I
would have given up all of the wonderful opportunities of these past
twenty-five years.
Don’t ever let fear keep you from
your destiny and all God has for
you. In the beginning, it may not be
easy and you might be tempted to
quit. But I promise you one thing:
God will be right there to meet you
all along the way.
And when it looks like you just
can’t take one more step forward,
remember those three little words…
Do it afraid.
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YOUR
FOCUS
S T AY I N G F U L LY C O M M I T T E D T O
W H AT ’ S T R U LY I M P O R TA N T I N L I F E
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them no matter what distractions the
enemy throws our way.
ome days are so filled with
activity they seem to run
together in a blur. That’s when
we find we’ve lost our focus and begin
craving the things that bring us true
joy and satisfaction in life. Focus is
what motivates us to work toward
God’s vision for our lives, knowing that
even when our progress is slow, what
we’re doing today has purpose. It will
make a positive impact in the world.
Proverbs 4:25 says, Let your eyes look
right on [with fixed purpose], and let
your gaze be straight before you.
If we can learn to do that, we can
accomplish what God has called us to
do in life—and we can enjoy ourselves
while we’re doing it!
FIRST, FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE.
Our enemy, Satan, is extremely
focused. His plan is to keep us from
knowing and carrying out God’s plans
on the earth. It’s amazing the lengths
he will go to wear us out, wasting our
time and energy doing a lot of things
that just don’t matter to God.
I spent so many years of my life
focusing on what was wrong with
me that I lost sight of the good things
God was doing in my life, and the
good things He wanted to do through
me. I was overly critical of myself
and would say things like: I talk too
much. I’m hard to get along with. I’m
selfish. I’m self-centered. It didn’t do
me one bit of good!
God wants us to receive His forgiveness
and go on with our lives. There’s no
point in wasting time today focusing on
what we did wrong yesterday. Not only
does it steal our joy, it steals the energy
we would’ve had to do something good.
Galatians 5:16 tells us that if we walk
in the Spirit, we won’t fulfill the lust of
the flesh. In other words, focusing on
God makes us free. I encourage you to
spend time with God daily so you can
keep your focus on His Word and the
good things He has planned for you.
OUR CARES AND ANXIETIES
CAN EASILY DISTRACT US.
But one thing I’ve learned is that
problems are just a natural part of life.
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That’s why it’s critical that, as
believers, we know God’s plans for our
life and are determined to stick with
Romans 8:1 (NIV) says, There is now
no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus.
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“ N O MAT T E R W H AT ’ S G O I N G
O N I N O UR L I V E S , I N C H R I S T,
W E C AN H AV E A L L T H E P E A C E
A N D J O Y W E N E E D. ”
The next time the devil tries to
distract you with a problem, think
how wonderful it will be to respond,
“You know what, devil? This might
have made me upset in the past. But
today I’m trusting God, and He’s going
to take care of this.”
So the next time the devil tries to
distract you, fi x your focus on God’s
Word and His purpose for your life.
SOMETIMES IT’S THE DUMB
STUFF that distracts us—things
Instead of focusing on what you’ve
done wrong, remember that you are
forgiven…that Jesus has made you
free! Instead of worrying about your
problems, think about the peace God
brings to your life. And instead of
getting wrapped up in a lot of things
that don’t matter, focus on accomplishing God’s plan for your future.
that do not matter one little bit. I’m
talking about big time-wasters like
worrying, idle talk, getting angry
about things you can’t control, trying
to change people, and expecting to
never be hurt or disappointed by
others. It’s all just a useless waste of
your time and energy.
When we focus on what God’s doing
in our life, it’s easier to do what’s
truly important: love other people
and grow in God’s Word. By His
grace, you can do it! Make a determined decision and declare: “I’m
going to fi x my focus!”
Every day God gives us is a gift from
Him and no matter what’s going on
in our lives, in Christ, we can have
all the peace and joy we need. And
focusing on His Word is the best way
to stay in that peace.
Fix your
focus on the
good things
in life!
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We don’t have to get upset because God
has given us His gift of perfect peace.
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John 14:27 says, Peace I leave with
you; my peace I give you…Do not let
your hearts be troubled and do not be
afraid (NIV).
The Bible teaches us to meditate on
the Word day and night (Joshua 1:8).
Meditate means to roll over and over
in your mind and to mutter under
your breath. And we need to keep
doing that until revelation happens
in our heart. That’s when we begin to
see God’s plan more clearly…to really
find our focus in life.
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So instead of asking God to eliminate
every problem, we can learn to see
them from His perspective, which is
always peaceful.
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Stand Up
and Be
Counted
WHY YOUR VOTE ON
NOVEMBER 4 MEANS
MORE THAN YOU
MIGHT THINK
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And the potential for change has never been greater…
It’s this mindset that
causes us to be passive
observers instead of
active participators.
Right now, there are approximately 60 million Christians
living in the United States. However, only half of them — 30 million — are registered to vote. Now, out of this
30 million who are registered, recent polls reveal that
only about 17% of them actually show up at the ballot box
during elections.
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However, the Lord has made
each of us stewards of this
nation — and this includes
our rights and opportunities
as citizens of the United
States. In short, we have
a responsibility to take
action…and promote biblical
principles in any way we can.
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On November 4, you and I have a tremendous
opportunity — the ability to cast our votes and make
our voices heard.
IN TODAYS’ EVERCHANGING WORLD, it’s
easy to become negative
and want to detach ourselves
from politics. There’s a
prevailing attitude — even
among Christians — that
says, What can I do? Can I
really make a difference?
It’s Closer Than You Think
The right to vote is one of our greatest privileges. Yet,
if we don’t take the initiative to do our part, we forfeit
valuable opportunities.
Let me give you an example. On Election Day 2002, there
were five godly men running for the senate. When it was
all over, these five men lost by a combined margin of just
57,000 votes.
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You’ve probably figured out that watching the
political commercials on TV isn’t going to give
you all of the information you need to make an
educated decision. In fact, it may confuse you
even more!
When it comes to picking a candidate, it’s
important to look at their track record. Don’t just
listen to what they say, but look at what they
have done. This is the best indicator of what
they’ll do in the future.
I encourage you to visit joycemeyer.org/
america. Here, you can find a complete list of
all of the candidates in your area along with a
voter’s guide detailing where they stand on the
major issues.
Although you may never find “the perfect
candidate,” it will help you make an informed
decision. You can identify people with godly
character…men and women who will promote
biblical principles.
REGISTER TO VOTE.
If you haven’t already done so, you
can register today at joycemeyer.org/
america. Let others know they can
register here too.
GET INFORMED.
You may also visit us online to find a
complete list of the candidates in your
area along with a Voter’s Guide detailing
where they stand on the major issues.
VOTE!
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Make an Informed Decision
IN ACTION
Identify your designated voting site.
Then cast your ballot for candidates
who have a track record of serving
their country with integrity and who
will take a stand for what is right.
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My point is this: The potential for standing up
against ungodly things in this nation and making
significant changes has never been greater. We
have been given a tremendous tool — the ability
to cast our votes. And now it’s time to exercise
that right.
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SAVE THE DATE!
ELECTION DAY
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Let’s fast-forward to 2010. This time, five more
godly men in five separate states all lost their
bids for the senate by a combined 100,000
votes. Again, millions of Christians watched from
the sidelines.
Americans enjoy the greatest freedom of any
nation in history. But this country, established
upon God’s Word, requires the actions of virtuous,
godly men and women to keep it intact.
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Sadly, there were 5 million unregistered Christian
voters in these states. If only 2% of them would
have voted, the outcome could have been vastly
different! Do you think our country would be
different today if that would have happened?
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“This Election Day, don’t just choose the greatest speaker
or vote according to family tradition. Get informed…
then cast a vote for righteousness.”
I love what Proverbs 29:2 says:
When the uncompromisingly
righteous are in authority, the
people rejoice, but when the
wicked man rules the people
groan and sigh.
Conversely, if they are not representing us fairly, then we
need to make our voices heard.
This Election Day, don’t
just choose the greatest
speaker or vote according
to family tradition. Get
informed. Then cast a vote
for righteousness.
In fact, many of our rights have been stolen because of a
passionate few who rallied, petitioned, and fought for their
cause. They persisted, and they didn’t stop until they won.
For Best Results:
Follow Through
The future begins with us.
Discover how to transform
America from the inside out.
I believe it’s important to
pray for our elected officials
and send them letters or
emails of encouragement
to show our support when
they do the right thing.
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Seeds of
Change
Our first step is to vote
for godly representatives.
However, the next step is
just as important—we must
follow through and hold
them accountable. It’s our
responsibility to make sure
they remain godly…and
do what they said they
would do.
Some may view this as a waste of time. But I assure you,
it only takes a few emails or phone calls before they take
notice and consider changing their ways!
If the efforts of a “few” can take away our freedoms, then
I believe the Christians in this country—a much larger
group—can make a lasting impact for what is right. If we
will do our part, then we’ll see things change…and they can
change quickly.
Make It Count
In his now-famous speech at the Billy Graham Training
Center in 1999, Reverend John Blackaby concluded with
these words: “If you didn’t hear anything else, understand
that it is God’s people who hold the destiny of America.”
Friends, I believe this with all of my heart. Right now, we
have an amazing opportunity to let our voices be heard and
become a powerful force for good in this nation. And it all
begins with that first step...
If you’re not registered to vote, I encourage you to visit
joycemeyer.org/america and take a few
moments to register today. Research
the candidates in your area and
begin to pray about your choices.
Then mark your calendar for
November 4.
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ST. LOUIS
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Dave and Joyce visited with
parents and students at the
St. Louis Dream Center’s
Back to School Blast, August
2. Groceries, school supplies, and a day of fun made
a difference for hundreds
of inner-city families. In
Chicago, we teamed up with
New Life Covenant Church
on July 26 to give free backpacks, physicals, immunizations and more!
To Boost
Your
Student’s
Confidence
1
Build them up with God’s
Word. (See Isaiah 40:30-31,
Proverbs 16:3; Romans 8:28;
Galatians 6:9; and
Philippians 4:13.)
2
Agree on a study schedule
and hold your child
accountable.
ANNUAL REPORT
WORLD FOOD DAY
SEE how far your giving goes at
joycemeyer.org/annualreport.
IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS, Hand of Hope Joyce
Meyer Ministries World Missions staff,
volunteers and partner organizations will
begin a new day of planning, preparing
and dishing out meals to 75,000+ hungry
kids who come out to our outreaches for
nutritious food and loving smiles. You are
behind them each moment of the day,
every day! SHARE how you are helping
provide food to those in need. Visit
facebook.com/handofhope Thursday,
October 16.
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Mania founder Ron Luce
on page 32.
JUST FOR LAUGHS
“Don’t complicate
your life by trying to
understand everything.
After many years of
marriage, I still don’t
have Dave figured out.”
—Joyce
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Encourage your child to set
healthy goals, and recognize
their acheivements.
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More than 206 million meals have
been served worldwide to date
through Hand of Hope Joyce Meyer
Ministries World Missions!
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E N J O Y I N G
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INSPIRATION
Be on your guard;
stand firm in the
faith; be courageous;
be strong.
THANK YOU
—1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV
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When you drop a donation
into a Multiply Hope bin at
one of Joyce’s conferences, the
community benefits because
the donations are distributed
locally. Here’s a look at how
conference-goers have provided hope this year.
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I began to tell myself that
God loves me. I said it
over and over for days…
weeks…months…and one
day I woke up and shouted,
‘God loves me!’ And I knew
that He really did.”
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Upcoming Medical/
Dental Trips*
• Nepal (October 23-November 2,2014)
• Ethiopia (November 7-16, 2014)
• Samoa (December 4-14, 2014)
Not only will God bring healing through
your willingness to serve, these trips
are sure to be a blessing to you in return.
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and more details, visit joycemeyer.org/
medicalmissions. You can also email
[email protected] or
call (800) 707-7877 ext 3218.
*Schedule is subject to change. We will have a
medical/dental team traveling around the globe
each month in 2014, so please check with us
periodically for more opportunities to serve.
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Throughout the year our medical and dental
volunteers travel to some of the poorest
areas of the world to provide much needed
medical and dental care. Physicians,
dentists, nurses, pharmacists and other
medical professionals are needed.
Jesus said to [him], “I will go and heal him.” MATTHEW 8:7 NCV
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HOW TO RAISE KIDS
WHO ARE CONFIDENT
AND SECURE IN CHRIST
BY RON LUCE
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IN SEEKING TO BUILD OUR
CHILDREN INTO YOUNG PEOPLE
with courage and confidence, it’s
important for us to understand that
courage is not hype. It’s not getting
pumped up before the big game. It’s
deeper than that. True courage comes
from knowing who we are in Christ.
It’s our strong foundation in Him that
enables us to do courageous things.
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My wife, Katie, and I raised our
children using six guiding principles
every parent can use to pass on a
spirit of courage to their kids, and I’m
excited to share them with you.
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“There are endless examples we can use to teach our kids
to see through the lies of the culture, building confidence
in them to defend their lifestyle.”
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3. Speaking Words of Life.
My wife and I are big believers in praying and
speaking scriptures over our children. One
that constantly flowed from our lips was
Philippians 4:13. We’d say, “You can do all things
through Christ who strengthens you.” Words
carry so much weight, so we need to choose
them wisely. The beauty of speaking God’s Word
is that it never returns void.
5. Your Courage Inspires.
It’s been documented over and over
again that one person’s behavior can
both inspire and trigger the same
behavior in others. It’s like when
someone yawns and you yawn. As
parents, we can never overestimate
the impact our own behavior has on
our kids. We need to lead by example.
For instance, if your teenager sees
you do the right thing at your job even
though you could be fired, that can
inspire him or her to be courageous
and trust in God. We need to live in a
way that inspires our children.
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2. Children Are Not Their Failures.
When kids make mistakes, they need to know
that their mistakes don’t define them. And they
need to be reminded of that over and over again.
If you’ve just busted your son or daughter for
telling a lie, let them know, “You’re not a liar, but
you just told a lie. This is not you; this is not who
you were born to be.” All of us fail at different
challenges in our life. And our kids need to see
the difference between the wrong thing that they
did and who they are in Christ.
4. Demystifying and Debunking
Worldly Culture.
The culture around us looks like candy,
but it’s seeded with poison. Whether
it’s video games, TV programs, movies
or a walk through the mall, there
are endless examples we can use.
Instead of saying, “Don’t do this or
say that,” we can teach our kids to
see through the lies of the culture,
building confidence in them to defend
their lifestyle. A lot of pre-teen movies
are about boyfriends and girlfriends
falling in love and then getting their
hearts broken. Instead of acting like
it’s just a normal part of life, we can
use that as instruction. “So what can
we learn about the dating game and
the damage it can do?” You’re helping
them to process, carefully watch, and
discern life.
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1. Confidence Is Competence.
It’s important, even from a very young age, to
get youth involved in activities where they can
experience success. When my son, Cameron, was
13, I asked him if he’d restore a rusty car with
me. Over the next three years, we spent a lot of
long hours in the garage together, getting greasy,
restoring a ’67 Mustang. Even though I did some
of the work myself, I made sure Cameron was
there for the significant moments. So when that
beautiful Mustang was finally cruising down the
road, you could see the confidence beaming from
his eyes because he’d had a hand in turning that
rust bucket it into a beautiful driving machine.
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And these words which I am
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6. Firsthand Encounters with Christ.
Lots of kids are raised in church and know all the
“Christian words,” but still haven’t had a genuine
face-to-face encounter with God. Never assume
your kids have a real relationship with Jesus. Ask
them about their faith. Even if they can’t explain
all the details, they should be able to tell you if
He’s made an impact in their life. And no one
can argue with a testimony. When someone asks
them, “How do you know God’s real?” they want
to be able to say, “I know He’s real because He’s
changed my life!” Encourage your child to meet
with God on a regular basis. Pay whatever price,
climb the highest mountain, cross the deepest
ocean, and get them to that youth ministry. Send
them on that missions trip. Get them to that
environment where God can really meet with
them—and trust Him to speak to your kids in a
language they can understand.
Gods loves our kids with a love deeper than
they know. As they discover that more and
more for themselves, they’ll continue to grow
in the confidence it takes to live as committed
Christians, making an important impact on
their world.
Get the complete schedule and details you need to plan your trip at
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please check online for more information. Interpretation for the deaf and hard of
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