It’s Only Temporary

It's Only Temporary

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all"

(2 Corinthians 4:17, NIV)

TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Aren't you glad that your troubles and trials are only temporary? In fact, today's verse tells us they are momentary. Compared with eternity, our troubles don't last long at all! As you stand strong in faith during times of adversity, scripture says that you are achieving eternal glory. When you confess your trust and reliance on God, you are passing the test. If you are in the middle of tough times today, look to Jesus! The Bible says that He is the Author and Finisher of your faith. He is the one who writes faith on your heart and then develops it to completion on the inside of you. Your part is to open your heart and choose words of faith and victory. Remember, your words set the course for your life. As you remind yourself that your troubles are only momentary and confess your trust and hope in Him, you will see His hand moving in your life. Focus on that eternal glory every day. As you do, you'll move forward in victory and experience all He has for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, thank You for working Your eternal glory in me. I cast my cares on You, knowing that my trials and troubles are only temporary. Thank You for Your eternal blessing on my life today and always in Jesus' name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

 

Tyler Moore

It's all in your mind

It's All in Your Mind "Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind..." (Romans 12:2, AMP) TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria Many people today don't realize that the reason they're not happy, the reason they're not enjoying life is simply because they've trained their minds in the wrong direction. They've trained their minds to worry. They've trained their minds to complain. They've trained their minds to see the negative. But just as you can form these negative mindsets, you can retrain your mind according to the Word of God and form godly mindsets. I believe one of the main keys to retraining your mind and developing a positive attitude is by learning to stay grateful. When you stay grateful, you are focusing on what's right rather than what's wrong. The seed of the Word takes root in the good ground of your heart. This doesn't happen automatically, you have to discipline yourself. You have to make a conscious effort every single day until a good habit is formed. Remember, when you live with an attitude of praise and thanksgiving, you are shielding yourself from the attacks of the enemy. The seeds of discouragement cannot take root in a grateful heart. Neither can bitterness, envy or strife. So today, retrain your mind and be empowered with His strength to overcome in every area of your life! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father in heaven, today I surrender my thoughts and mind to You. Help me retrain my thoughts so that they are in line with Your Word. I choose to have an attitude of faith and expectancy and thank You for empowering me to live the life You have for me in Jesus' name. Amen. — Joel & Victoria Osteen

 

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker."

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker."

~The B

"I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures."

"I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures."

 

  ~Lao Tzu 

"By letting go it all gets done."

 "By letting go it all gets done."

 

  ~Lao Tzu 

"To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things every day."

"To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things every day."

 

  ~Lao Tzu 

Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?

"Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?"

 

  ~Lao Tzu 

"The best fighter is never angry."

 "The best fighter is never angry."

 

  ~Lao Tzu 

 

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Because one accepts oneself, the world accepts him or her

"Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her."

 

  ~Lao Tzu

Begin with The End in Mind

"Begin With The End in Mind"

Stephen Covey

Explore. Dream. Discover

" Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain