When you honor God, the storms may come, but you have a promise that others donโt have: When itโs all said and done, youโll still be standing. You may suffer a setback, but donโt get discouraged. If youโll stay in faith, God promises that when the smoke clears, when the dust settles, you wonโt be the victim, youโll be the victor.
Joel OsteenYou have to learn to follow your heart. You canโt let other people pressure you into being something that youโre not. If you want Godโs favor in your life, you must be the person He made you to be, not the person your boss wants you to be, not even the person your parents or your husband wants you to be. You canโt let outside expectations keep you from following your own heart.
Joel OsteenYou can make changes in your life and you can say, "I'm going to be a better parent next year than I am right now," or, "I'm going to take an extra step in my career and not just be satisfied where I am." So it has a lot to do with our will, but also we have to work as well.
Joel OsteenIf you feel "stuck" today, you may want to examine what you're holding on to. Be willing let go of past disappointments by choosing forgiveness. Who hurt you? Who wronged you? Release it to God. Do you need to forgive yourself? Do you need to receive God's forgiveness? Let go of the past so you can overcome disappointments and experience the bright future God has in store for you! There is freedom in forgetting!
Joel Osteen