“Peace is our inheritance from Jesus, but we have to choose to follow Him daily. Colossians 3:15 teaches us that peace is to be the “umpire” in our lives, settling every issue that needs a decision. To gain and maintain peace in our hearts, we may have to learn to say no to a few things.”
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Joyce Meyer
“Real love is a decision concerning the way we behave in our relationships with other people.”
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Joyce Meyer
“Sometimes when people feel strongly about something, that is all they preach about. That is wrong. There needs to be a balance. We need to use common sense even in our spiritual life.
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Joyce Meyer
“Let us love one another, for love is from God; and he who loves [his fellowman] is born of God and is progressively coming to know and understand God.”
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Joyce Meyer
“We don't want to survive. We want to be healed.”
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Joyce Meyer
“There was a time not too far in the past when a person’s word was his honor; to not keep one’s word was unthinkable.”
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Joyce Meyer
“When you are tempted to give up, your breakthrough is probably just around the corner.”
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Joyce Meyer
“need of encouragement, look to God first. He will never tell you that you’re not going to make it.”
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Joyce Meyer
“I like to describe worry or anxiety as spending today trying to figure out tomorrow. Let's learn to use the time God has given us for today!”
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Joyce Meyer
“What we make happen for someone else, God will make happen for us. Do you sometimes find yourself wishing you had more encouragement, maybe from your family or friends or boss? But how often do you encourage others? If you’re not sure, then make an extra effort right away. You can be the channel that God uses to keep someone confidently pressing toward success rather than giving up.”
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Joyce Meyer
“Where there is a rotten root, there will always be rotten fruit. We must be rooted in Jesus Christ.”
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Joyce Meyer
“Good relationships require a lot of hard work, education, and willingness to meet each other’s needs.”
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Joyce Meyer
“We can complain and remain, or praise and be raised.”
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Joyce Meyer
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. EPHESIANS 6:14–15 NIV”
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Joyce Meyer
