TOPIC : REFUSING TO DREAD

Today’s Scripture: A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. – Proverbs 17:22 (AMPC)

MESSAGE

I recently returned home from doing a
conference, got completely unpacked from
the trip, and before I knew it, it was time to
pack for the next one!

In this and many situations in life, there is
a temptation to dread it, but I refuse to do
so. Dread steals the life and enjoyment out
of things, and it is foolish to dread doing
something that we will inevitably have to
do anyway.

I believe Jesus wants us to enjoy our lives
to the fullest, and to me that means every
part of my life, especially the everyday
ordinary things. Enjoying life begins with right thinking, and we can choose to think
right on purpose. Thoughts of dread only
drain our energy and they never produce
anything good.

How much time do you waste dreading
things that you need to do? Why not make
a decision to stop dreading and start
enjoying? Life is a gift from God, and He
meant for it to be enjoyed and appreciated.
I believe that one of the ways we can say
“Thank You” to Jesus for what He has done
for us is to enjoy every moment that He
gives us.

Prayer Starter: Father, grant me the
grace I need today to do everything I do
with joy and gratitude. Help me to never
dread anything but to be strong in You and
approach each task boldly.

Thanks for reading Joyce Meyer 16 June 2022 Devotional