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Today's Word with Joel Osteen - February 21, 2014 [Devotional]
Email ^ | 2/21/14 | Joel Osteen

Posted on 02/21/2014 4:59:47 PM PST by Vision

You Can Handle It!

Today's Scripture

“Let him take hold of My strength, that he may make peace with Me...” (Isaiah 27:5, NKJV)

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

Isaiah said, “Take hold of His strength.” When you make this declaration, “I can handle it,” that’s not just being positive. You’re taking hold of strength. When you say it, you’re getting stronger. That’s why the scripture says, “Let the weak say, ‘I am strong.’ ” If you’re always talking about the problem saying, “I can’t stand this job.” “This professor is so difficult. I’ll never pass his course.” “My loved one didn’t make it. I don’t know what I’m going to do.” All that does is drain you. When you talk defeat, strength is leaving. Energy is leaving. Creativity is leaving. Don’t let those things overwhelm you. You are not a victim; you are a victor!

No matter what comes your way, you can handle it! You are ready for it and equal to it. If you will stay in agreement with God, He will take what is meant for your harm and use it to your advantage. That difficulty won’t defeat you. It will promote you into the life of blessing and victory He has in store for you!

A Prayer for Today

Father, thank You for Your grace and mercy in my life. Thank You for giving me the strength to handle anything that comes my way. I love You and receive Your empowerment in every area of my life in Jesus’ name! Amen.



TOPICS: General Discusssion; Theology; Worship
KEYWORDS: osteen
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1 posted on 02/21/2014 4:59:47 PM PST by Vision
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2 posted on 02/21/2014 5:00:19 PM PST by Vision (Living in beauty)
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To: Vision

Thank you for your Osteen threads.


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