I learned that what happened to me did not have to define who I was. My past could not control my future unless I allowed it to.
Joyce MeyerThere is no power in your name or my name, but there is awesome power in the name of Jesus because of everything he represents.
Joyce MeyerPotential is a priceless treasure, like gold. All of us have gold hidden within, but we have to dig to get it out.
Joyce MeyerWe don't always help people by doing everything for them. That type of behavior can actually contribute to their problems because it helps then never take responsibility on their own.
Joyce MeyerActs 10:38 says, “See how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth who went about doing good.” He just got up every day and did good. Everywhere he went, even though he had a purpose and he was headed somewhere, he let himself be interrupted by the needs of people. So often we study the steps of Jesus. Maybe we need to study the stops of Jesus. The things that he stopped for, the things that interrupted his plan, where he would alter his plan and help somebody here and there.
Joyce Meyer