TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Life may not have turned out the way you planned, but you still have
the power to be happy right where you are. God is the source of all joy,
and when God gives you something, nothing in the world can take it
away. That means other people cannot make you unhappy, no circumstance
can force you to get upset. Nothing can take your joy; you have to give
it away. You’re in complete control of your happiness.
Think of it this way: If somebody is rude to you, what they’re really
saying is, “Give me your joy.” Somebody cuts you off in traffic, “Let me
have your joy.” Somebody ignores you or leaves you out of a meeting;
they’re just asking for your joy. You have a choice. You can give it to
them by going around upset, frustrated and offended. Or, you can make a
much better decision and say, “No thanks, I need my joy. I’m not going
to get upset because you were rude and didn’t speak to me. I’m not going
to be frustrated because you cut me off in traffic. I’ve already made
up my mind that I’m going to live this day happy!” Instead of giving
them your joy, give them mercy, grace and understanding. Give them the
benefit of the doubt and keep your joy because only you are in control
of your happiness!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, today I
hold on to joy. I refuse to give it up, and I refuse to let go of my
peace. Give me Your strength today as I keep my heart and mind focused
on Your love in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
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