Today's Word with Joel Osteen - September 30, 2009 [Devotional]

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Trust over Fear

Today's Scripture

"Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe" (Proverbs 29:25, NIV)

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

Fear is one of the enemy's favorite tools to keep us from going forward in our lives. As soon as we make a decision to step out in faith and do what God is telling us to do, immediately the enemy will bring fear. He'll put thoughts in your mind like, "What if I fail? What will others think? Maybe I don't have what it takes." He'll do his best to use fear to try to convince you to shrink back and just stay right where you are.

The Bible tells us that fear is a spirit. It affects your emotions. But when you choose to put your trust in the Lord, no matter how you are feeling, you are combating fear.

Today, I encourage you, don't allow fear to trap you and hold you back. Instead, take a step of faith knowing that God is on your side. He is for you and with you, leading and guiding you in the path of victory all the days of your life!

A Prayer for Today

"Heavenly Father, I choose to put my trust in You. I choose to press forward and overcome fear. I believe You have my best interest at heart and know that You are leading me in the paths of righteousness all the days of my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

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"Trust over Fear"

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“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe” (Proverbs 29:25, NIV)

“Heavenly Father, I choose to put my trust in You. I choose to press forward and overcome fear. I believe You have my best interest at heart and know that You are leading me in the paths of righteousness all the days of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

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INDEED.

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD.

BLESS JOEL FOR SPEAKING A FIRM WORD OF THE LORD IN THIS DEVOTIONAL.

THIS WAS TRUE for the 3 going into the fiery furnace.

THIS WAS TRUE for Daniel going into the Lion’s den.

THIS IS LIFE-GIVING, REDEMPTIVE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD AND GOD’S FAITHFULNESS to those WHO LOVE HIM.