Joel Osteen's book Every Day A Friday is divided into seven parts.
The first part is entitled, Don’t give away your power. In this section Pastor
Osteen explains how it’s important to remember that happiness is a choice. No
matter what situation, circumstance or predicament you find yourself in you can
choose how you will respond. Many times we tend to think that our life is
dependent on our circumstance but actually it's the exact opposite, your life
depends on your choices. So choose to be happy! Don't wait for
a promotion for you to choose to be happy. Be happy right now with the position you have. By no means
have I perfected this but I’ve been more mindful of putting this into practice.
I noticed by shifting my attitude my outlook on different situations is
shifting."We have what we need to be happy. We just don't have the right perspective"
When you carry the mindset that you "have to have" certain things to be happy the devil will use that against you. If you feel that you have to lose twenty pounds to be happy, he will continue to attack you at the weight you are. If you feel that you have to be in a relationship to be happy, prepare to feel miserable while you're single. Don't let those things stop you from enjoying your life right now. Instead thank God for what he's already done, what he allowed you to accomplish, and how far he has brought you. Pastor Osteen then instructs you to take it a step further and thank God in advance for the blessings and favor he has in your future.
"Learn to be happy where you are and God will take you where you want be."
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You are speaking the truth girl! Love this post. Happiness is indeed a choice. God does so much for us throughout each day and has even better things in store for our future. Our job is to receive it by faith and live a happy life that Jesus dies for us to have. Your words have been a blessing to me and many others. God bless!!!
ReplyDeletePS: Thanks for following and your kind words. I swear you are my blog twin!! I love to read about God and fashion... the best mix ever LOL. Love it!!! Your blog is AMAZING!
Thank you! That is sooo sweet of you. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Many times I write posts like that because I'm preaching to myself but when it's a blessing to others it makes it that much more important. I agree with you completely we really are blog twins. Can't wait for your future posts, have a great week!!!
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