Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Today's Word with Joel Osteen - November 17, 2014 [Devotional]
Email ^ | 11/17/14 | Joel Osteen

Posted on 11/17/2014 3:48:49 PM PST by Vision

Each Day is a Gift

Today's Scripture

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12, NIV)

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

Have you stopped to consider that today is a special gift from God? Sometimes, our days can be so full and busy that we forget how fragile life really is. The little things try to creep in and steal our peace and joy. Maybe something doesn’t go your way, or someone says something upsetting. Even traffic can cause you to lose focus if you let it. We have to remember that each day is ordained by Almighty God. If we choose to focus on the wrong things, we’ll miss the blessing that each day has to offer.

Today, don’t let the precious moments of life pass you by. Don’t wait for holidays and birthdays to show people that you care. Remember, each day is unique and irreplaceable. You have been given time that can be invested or wasted; hours that can be used or misused. That’s why the psalmist prayed to God, “Teach us to number our days.” He was saying, “Teach us to value every moment we’ve been given.”

A Prayer for Today

Father, thank You for the gift of today. I choose to focus on the blessing of each moment instead of allowing the little things to steal my joy. Keep me close to You always and show me the treasure of each and every day in Jesus’ name. Amen.



TOPICS: General Discusssion; Theology; Worship
KEYWORDS: osteen
"Debate of any kind is not appropriate on a devotional thread. They are closed, i.e. to be treated as if they are occurring behind the closed doors of a church." -Religion Moderator
1 posted on 11/17/2014 3:48:49 PM PST by Vision
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: appleseed; bbernard; bigjoesaddle; BlueAngel; Brad from Tennessee; Ciexyz; Country Eagle; ...
'Today's Word with Joel Osteen' Ping!

"Each Day is a Gift"
2 posted on 11/17/2014 3:49:20 PM PST by Vision (Living in beauty)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson