People who don't know the true character of God - who don't believe He is merciful, gracious and slow to anger - can never have a close, personal, intimate relationship with Him. Joyce Meyer angercharacterclose Change image and share on social
When we believe the best of people, we let go of each thing they do that is hurtful to us. And we choose to think things like, 'I don't believe they meant to hurt me.' 'Maybe they're having a bad day or don't feel well.' 'They probably don't even realize how they sound.' Joyce Meyer badchooseday share on social
Watch out for the joy-stealers: gossip, criticism, complaining, faultfinding, and a negative, judgmental attitude. Joyce Meyer attitudecomplaincriticism Change image and share on social
Hope is favorable and confident expectation; it's an expectant attitude that something good is going to happen and things will work out, no matter what situation we're facing. Joyce Meyer attitudeconfidentexpectant Change image and share on social
Prayer is such a basic foundation of a Christian's relationship with God. It's how we communicate and fellowship with Him. But a surprising number of people, young and old, new and even long-time Christians, say they're not satisfied with their prayer life. Joyce Meyer basicchristiancommunicate share on social
Perfectionists demand perfection from themselves first and foremost. Joyce Meyer demandforemostperfection Change image and share on social
A lot of times, people make other people responsible for their joy: 'You're not making me happy, you're not doing this, you're not doing that.' Joyce Meyer happyjoylot Change image and share on social
I've learned that usually, the less I know about other people, the better off I am. Joyce Meyer havelearnpeople Change image and share on social
The Word of God is active, energizing, sharp and powerful like a two-edged sword. Joyce Meyer activeedgeenergize Change image and share on social
If someone decides they're not going to be happy, it's not your problem. You don't have to spend your time and energy trying to cheer up someone who has already decided to stay in a bad mood. Believe it or not, you can actually hurt people by playing into their self-pity. Joyce Meyer badcheerdecide share on social
