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Today's Word with Joel Osteen - November 3, 2009 [Devotional]
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| 11/3/09
| Joel Osteen
Posted on 11/03/2009 4:37:39 AM PST by Vision
Retrain Your Mind
Today's Scripture
"Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind…" (Romans 12:2, AMP)
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Many people today don't realize that the reason they're not happy, the reason they're not enjoying life is simply because they've trained their minds in the wrong direction. They've trained their mind to worry. They've trained their mind to complain. They've trained their mind to see the negative. But just as we can form these negative mindsets, we can retrain our minds and form positive mindsets. One of the main keys to developing a positive attitude is to learn how to stay grateful. When you stay grateful, you are focusing on what's right rather than what's wrong. This doesn't happen automatically, you have to discipline yourself to focus on the positive. You have to make a conscious effort every single day until a good habit is formed.
Remember, when you live with an attitude of praise and thanksgiving, you are shielding yourself from the attacks of the enemy. The seeds of discouragement cannot take root in a grateful heart. Neither can bitterness, envy, or strife. When you have a grateful heart, you are strong. You are empowered, and you can confidently enjoy the good life He has prearranged for you!
A Prayer for Today
"Father in heaven, today I surrender my thoughts and mind to You. Help me retrain my thoughts so that they are in line with Your will for my life. I choose to have a positive attitude of faith and expectancy and thank You for empowering me to enjoy the good life You have for me. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
TOPICS: General Discusssion; Theology; Worship
KEYWORDS: osteen
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11/03/2009 4:37:40 AM PST
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Vision
To: .30Carbine; appleseed; bigjoesaddle; BlueAngel; Brad from Tennessee; Ciexyz; Country Eagle; ...
'Today's Word with Joel Osteen' Ping!
"Retrain Your Mind"
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11/03/2009 4:38:09 AM PST
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Vision
("Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40)
To: Vision
Good words and timely. . .thanks
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11/03/2009 5:33:28 AM PST
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McBuff
To: Vision
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11/03/2009 5:37:38 AM PST
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two23
(The czars in the WH are commies)
To: two23; McBuff
It’s an important message. Thanks for stopping by.
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11/03/2009 5:40:10 AM PST
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Vision
("Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40)
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