It's true my father abused me and didn't love and protect me the way he should have, and at times it seemed no one would ever help me and it would never end. But God always had a plan for my life, and He has redeemed me. Joyce Meyer abuseendfather share on social
Sometimes if you got a problem deep rooted in your life, it takes a little bit of time to overcome it in that area. Joyce Meyer areabitedeep Change image and share on social
There's a part of you - the born-again part, your spirit - that's dead to sin. That's why it bothers you now when you sin. The 'wilderness' part of you - your soul - is your unrenewed mind, out-of-control emotions, and stubborn will. Joyce Meyer bearbothercontrol share on social
We will all fail in life, but nobody has to be a failure. Failing at a thing doesn't make you a failure. You are only a failure when you quit trying. Joyce Meyer failfailurelife Change image and share on social
Satan wants us to constantly focus on everything that is wrong with us and look at how far we still have to go. But God desires for us to rejoice in how far we have already come. Joyce Meyer constantlydesirefocus Change image and share on social
Jesus never mistreated anyone just because they mistreated Him. He confronted them in a spirit of gentleness and then continued to love them. Joyce Meyer confrontcontinuegentleness Change image and share on social
I am not promising that God will give you everything you want. There are times when we want things that God knows would not be good for us. Joyce Meyer givegodgood Change image and share on social
I know from personal experience how damaging it can be to live with bitterness and unforgiveness. I like to say it's like taking poison and hoping your enemy will die. And it really is that harmful to us to live this way. Joyce Meyer bitternessdamagedie share on social
Now, we can't stop the devil from coming against us, but we can overcome him each time - if we exercise the authority of Jesus and decide not to put up with him. Joyce Meyer authoritycomedecide 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
