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 30 Minutes a Day “ DAY 7
“ DAY 25

for 30 Days Makes

a Life-Changing
Difference!
When Joyce issued the challenge to study
the Word 30 minutes a day for 30 days,
the response was amazing. Thousands
took the challenge and started the 30-day
adventure that changed their lives. It was
James 1:21 in action:
…In a humble (gentle, modest) spirit
receive and welcome the Word which
implanted and rooted [in your hearts]
contains the power to save your souls.
Here’s what just a few had to say
about what God did in them through
the challenge:
“ DAY 1
Renewing my mind:
“I am so enjoying this 30-30 chal-
lenge. I am in The Word each day
as is because I continually need my
mind renewed, but this extra thirty
minutes is even more fulfilling. For
God promises: If you seek me, you
WILL find Me. Praise God!” —Tom
“ DAY 13
I study more:
“I am truly delighted to say that
since starting this challenge, I
have read more, studied more
and believed more than ever in my
33 years ‘born again’.” —Scott
An A+ Challenge:
“I’m a teacher. My 6th graders
have been really growing in their
faith. We decided to take the 3030
Challenge as a class, and boy,
has Christ swept through my 17
students! Children are discussing
how reading and spending this
time with God has increased their
faith. One girl said this opportunity
has taught her to ‘finally tell the
difference between my voice and
[God’s] voice.’ I could go on and on
with what my 11- and 12-year-old
students are saying, but the main
point is, they are seeing God in a
brand-new light. They are truly
learning about relationship with
Christ and why you shouldn’t read
the Bible—you should study it. My
students and I both thank you!”
—Elisa

I’m determined:
“I have found a new habit! The study
“ DAY 30

of the Word. I’ve been learning

so much and yesterday I finally
stopped running from something
that has been a sore spot between
My Lord and I for a long time. It’s
still a tender spot, but I am deter-
mined to keep going on.” —Liz
This time was different:
“I am not new to the Bible…however, this time for me is like no other. I am
researching, defining and paying close attention to the structure of the
Word. I never did this before. From the second day of my study God opened the
door of blessings to me.  I am so much at peace...I am happy and each day, I
look forward to returning to the Word.” —Sherry

“Studying the Word of God is extremely valuable—the Bible is our instruction

book for life. Take time to study the Word so you can learn how to have the
great life God has for you!” —Joyce

Take the challenge.

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the love of Christ and
your partnership with
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20 Leap of Faith
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Heart
FROM THE

D o you ever feel afraid? We all do some-

times. But do you let fear stop you from
doing things and hold you back from
God’s best for you? Well, I want to encourage
you with three simple words: Do it afraid!

Everyone feels fear for different reasons and at

different times in our life. But just because we
feel fear doesn’t mean we have to give in to it. I
believe we have enough faith for whatever we
are facing at the time, if we will trust God.

David declared, “When I am afraid, I will put my

trust in [God]…” (see Psalm 56:3). He had enough
experience with God to know that no matter
what he faced, the Lord was with him. God was
with David then, and He lives in us today.

Are you facing a challenge right now? You could

be starting a new school year or waiting for a
doctor’s report or maybe you need to forgive
someone…it could be anything. Are you feeling
stressed…tempted to let fear overtake you?

If you will trust God like David did, you’ll see

that whatever task is before you, He will be with

“Do it
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look back and realize you’re not afraid anymore! greatest blessings yet.

Sometimes, our biggest fears can be a hin- Keep living courageously,

drance to receiving our greatest blessings. For
instance, the enemy never wants us to give or
help someone else because he knows we reap
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Recently, I was waking up at about 2 or 3 in We have power and authority over the enemy,
the morning and then having difficulty going but authority is useless if it is not exercised.
back to sleep. After two nights of that, I found
myself going to bed with a vague sort of fear Being free from fear doesn’t mean that we

that it would happen again, and sure enough
it did. After about three nights of the same
thing, God reminded me that I could pray and
resist Satan, the source of all fear. Accord-
ing to God’s Word, the sleep of the righteous
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it. It means that we are committed to not al-
lowing it to rule our lives, and when neces-
sary we will do what we need to do, even if
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your new freedom so into bondage. We must live watchfully, ready
much that you will soon to recognize and immediately confront the
be totally unwilling to do things that steal our liberty in Christ.
without it. You will be-
come determined to end The Bible says that the righteous man falls
your days of slavery to seven times and gets up again (see Prov-
fear. That does not mean erbs 24:16). I love that scripture and I am
that you won’t still need greatly encouraged by it. Even the most
to confront your fears, righteous person fails to do everything he
but it does mean that you knows to do all the time, but he is commit-
will be more and more ted to not giving up.
willing to keep confront-
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not be hampered and help. I often say that anyone can succeed if
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is very clear that even they may be ones we will need to be more
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Being able to recognize the lies, deceits and You were designed with an unstoppable spirit!
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should always be ready to resist him at the into a daring new season of life—
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So make a decision to be a person of action.
You have what it takes to win!

The Word of God says that we are more

than conquerors through Christ who loves
us (Romans 8:37). God has given us all that
we could ever need to overcome our fears
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Fighting to
“Do It Afraid”
Fight the good fight of the faith.
Take hold of the eternal life to
which you were called when you
made your good confession in the
presence of many witnesses.
–1 Timothy 6:12 NIV
Eternal life does not merely refer to going to heaven when we die. It
means life as God lives it and begins the moment we receive Jesus as
Savior and Lord. That sounds exciting! God wants us to have that
kind of freedom and to truly enjoy our lives. Although the enemy
will send fearful thoughts our way, we don’t have to believe his lies.
We can think about the truth of God’s Word and possess what is
ours in Christ.
Purposely pay attention to any fearful thoughts or feelings that you might have today.
Make a note of the fears that come along and write them down on the lines below.

Yet amid all these things we

are more than conquerors
and gain a surpassing
victory through Him Who
loved us.
–Romans 8:37 AMP Read: 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Colossians 3:2; Psalm 34:4. What does God
say about fear? How should we respond to fearful thoughts that enter our minds?

1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown [com-
plete, perfect] love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror…” Take
some time to reflect on that verse. Ask God to speak to your heart and give you
understanding. Then write down what it means to you personally.
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perfect love when I start to feel afraid. Help me to be bold and courageous so I can
move forward with your plans for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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point, she told her mother about it, but nothing
changed because her mom said they needed the
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Glenda ended up in an abusive marriage, which

lasted 22 years because of fear. With three
children, no job, no family support, and only two
years of college, leaving didn’t seem possible. But
she eventually mustered the courage to go back
to school, finish her degree, and move out. And
it led her to the ultimate change of a lifetime.

Glenda discovered a personal relationship with

Jesus and the hope of a whole new life, yet the
baggage from her past weighed her down. She
says, “The more I tried to change and be like
Christ, the more I rebounded into the old ways
of anger, rejection and self-loathing. I was a
clueless Christian who couldn’t love, and what
good was that?”

By this time, Glenda had remarried. When her

husband mentioned that he liked listening to
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BY CHAD TRAFTON
PERU, SOUTH AMERICA —
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Here, the average man makes barely enough
to scratch out an existence. Most families have
little more than a table and a few chairs, along
with a wood-burning stove and a place to sleep.
Many don’t even have this. And until recently,
almost no one had access to clean water.
Quantity of water is not the issue; they are
literally surrounded by the Amazon’s tributaries…
and within walking distance of the river itself.
It’s the quality that proves dangerous, with dirty
water from these sources bringing parasites and
other diseases into the community.
Through the support of our friends and partners,
Joyce Meyer Ministries’ missions outreach, Hand
of Hope, recently joined with Camino de Vida
Ministries in Peru to build a church and install
a fresh-water well in Zungaro Cocha…bringing
physical and spiritual help to thousands.
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services in a dilapidated house, which eventually River, the stories continue.
deteriorated due to the rain and intense climate. You are making a difference in
the Puerto Almendra village,
“We didn’t have a home and people began to where we have installed another
leave,” says Pastor Ahuanari. “My tears began new church and water well.
to roll. I prayed to God, ‘If you have brought me
here, then hold out Your hand—bring the time Nadiesta Acho recently gave
and the moment.’” her life to the Lord when the
congregation went house to
The Lord immediately spoke to his heart and gave house offering prayer. She’s
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TO FIND THE LIFE YOU REALLY WANT
BY JOYCE MEYER
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have everything to do with our joy and
fulfillment. While it’s certainly not
wrong to desire success, a better paying
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Bible tells us that seeking after “things”
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Seek is a strong word. It means “to
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I encourage you to take a moment and
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talking about? Where do I invest the
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Romans 14:17 says, [After all] the
kingdom of God is not a matter of
[getting the] food and drink [one likes],
but instead it is righteousness…and
[heart] peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
In other words, the Kingdom of God is
not about us simply trying to get what
we want. Instead, it’s about seeking a
relationship with God and experienc-
ing true Kingdom benefits. It’s about
having a greater understanding of His
righteousness (our right standing with
Him through Jesus Christ), His peace
and His joy in our lives. Only then will
we find what we are truly looking for.
In the beginning of our relationship
with God, it’s all about us...and for
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 a while, this is fine. I believe this is
where we all start. We come to Him
with our list of desires. We bring Him
our problems and want Him to fi x
everything. But eventually the time
comes for us to grow and mature.
I remember coming to a point in my
life when I had a lot of “things” but
realized I simply wasn’t happy. After
praying and asking the Lord what
was wrong, He spoke to my heart and
said, “Joyce, you are too shallow—it’s
time to go out into the deep.”
Wow! That was difficult to hear, but I
knew exactly what He meant. It was
time for me to start living the “deeper
life”—to begin seeking God for Who He is
and not just for what He could do for me.
You see, shallow Christians want
the fruit, but they are not concerned
about the roots. I love Isaiah 37:31. It
says, …take root downward and bear
fruit upward.
Just look at nature. Large trees with
thick, full branches have a massive
underground root system that
spreads both deep and wide. Without
this support system, the tree could
never weather a storm.
In the same way, we must develop
deep spiritual roots before we can
truly enjoy the big, full life God has
intended for us. This includes culti-
vating a relationship with the Lord,
finding out what He says about us in
His Word, and becoming rooted and
grounded in His love.
A lot of times, we come at it the
wrong way. We want to have all of
the benefits—a better house, a bigger
ministry, more money—before we
ever establish our roots. But without a
strong foundation in God, these things
can actually hurt us more than they
can help. And without deep roots, we’ll
never endure the storms of life.
Friends, the Lord is more concerned
about your inner life than your outer life.
Why? Because He knows that when you
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are spiritually strong on the inside, then
you are able to handle any situation that
arises in your life on the outside.
I think sometimes we’re afraid that
if we stop chasing after all of the
“things,” we’ll never get what we want
in life. But the exact opposite is true…
“We must develop deep
spiritual roots before we
can truly enjoy the big, full
life God has intended for us.”
Psalm 37:4 says, Delight yourself also in
the Lord, and He will give you the desires
and secret petitions of your heart.
As we place our focus on Him, we not
only begin to experience His supernatu-
ral satisfaction and fulfillment…but He
even causes our desires to be in line with
His plan and what’s best for our lives.
Years ago, while I was praying (prob-
ably for something I wanted), the Lord
spoke a life-changing truth to my
heart. He said, “Joyce, seek My face
and not My hand. If you seek My face, Discover the
My hand will always be open.”
secret to the
Matthew 6:33 says it this way: But seek life you’ve
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“SOMETHING IN ME THAT NIGHT
decided to pray to God,” Dakota recalls.
For Dakota Rodick, a former drug addict,
this was the beginning of a new journey,
and it all started with a simple prayer.
Dakota grew up in a home where both
parents battled alcohol and drugs, and
it wasn’t long before he developed a
curiosity, which was met when his
father introduced him to methamphet-
amine as a teenager. For a year and a
half after that pivotal moment, Dakota
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everything and was soon surviving
from one homeless shelter to another.
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things out on his own, so he desperately prayed, begging for
God’s help. Within days, a complete stranger staying in the
same shelter bought him a bus ticket and he was soon on
his way to St. Louis, Missouri, to begin a new life.
Shortly after arriving in St. Louis, Dakota went to the St.
Louis Dream Center, an inner-city outreach of Joyce Meyer
Ministries, where he met Pastor Kendrick and immediately
felt a sense of peace. As director of the Genesis Men’s
Home, a residential twelve-month discipleship program,
Pastor Kendrick accepted Dakota as a resident on the
spot. Soon after, for the very first time, Dakota publically
acknowledged Jesus as His Lord and Savior. He was even
able to reach out to his dad, the one who had introduced
him to drugs in the first place.
Seeing Dakota free from his addiction sparked something
in his dad—he, too, wanted to be free. Now, both men are
part of the Genesis Men’s Home, and Dakota and his dad
are pursuing God together having discovered life free from
drugs and alcohol. Dakota says, “I believe that without
loving others and helping others — I am nothing.”
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SEP 1 - 5 OUR ATTITUDE & MOTIVATION making decisions? Watch this week and
Watch Monday and Tuesday, as Joyce teaches about developing a merciful see how God’s wisdom can help you make
attitude. Then Wednesday and Thursday, learn about the importance of the better decisions.
right motivation. Friday, Joyce explains partnership.
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SEP 8 - 12 ATTITUDES THAT KEEP YOU HAPPY REACHING OUT
Tune in this week as Joyce shares her heart
Monday, join Joyce and guest Pastor Craig Groeschel as they discuss how about partnership and see how God has been
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SEP 15 – 19 LIVING COURAGEOUSLY LIVING COURAGEOUSLY
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WISDOM FOR YOUR FINANCES
Whether you’re dealing with a time of loneliness or loss of some kind, God
wants to comfort you. Watch this week as Joyce teaches about how to find Joyce shares biblical principles for managing
new hope in those times. Friday, she teaches from Romans 8:26-39. money and explains ways you can handle your
finances to be debt-free.

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SEP 29 – OCT 3 ARE YOU TOO BUSY? God sent the Holy Spirit to guide us through
life. Watch this week as author Reinhard
Do you want to learn how to make the most of the time you have? This Bonnke joins Joyce to talk about being
week, discover how you can become a person of purpose as Joyce shares sensitive to the Holy Spirit.
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have a healthy balance in life and stay strong.
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our fears and live boldly, experiencing the life God has planned for us. Friday, Open your heart to God’s Word this week as
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shares encouragement so you can face life
OCT 27 – 31 FIGHT LIKE A CHRISTIAN with a confident attitude.
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 BY CHARLOTTE REIFSCHNEIDER
w ithout a doubt, fear is the greatest
enemy I’ve ever had to face.
My journey toward freedom began when
I was 45 years old. I had spent most of my
adult life raising my children—being Mom
was my full-time job. But deep inside, I knew
God had something even more for me to do,
but I just didn’t know what.
At the time, 45 sounded so old. I remember
thinking, What can I do at this age? Most peo-
ple in their forties had established a career or
knew exactly where their lives were headed.
But I felt like I was at the starting blocks.
So, I got the ball rolling by going back to
school and taking some classes to sharpen
my skills. I knew the Lord had something in
store and I wanted to be ready.
Meanwhile, Joyce Meyer Ministries was just
getting started. Dave and Joyce had recently
moved their workspace from their basement
at home into an actual rented office nearby.
Their staff included eleven full-time paid
employees, along with a lot of volunteers,
including myself.
From time to time the Lord prompted me to
do little things for Dave and Joyce. One day I
helped clean their house. On another occa-
sion, I ironed their clothes. I just wanted to
help them in any way I could.
1993: Dave and Joyce celebrate my fifth
anniversary at Joyce Meyer Ministries.
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During that time, the Holy Spirit continued
to speak to my heart, showing me I would
work for them one day. My response was
always the same: “What would I do? I’m so
unskilled and untrained!”
Well, one day Joyce called and asked if I
would be interested in meeting her for an
interview. She said my name kept coming
up as they prayed about who to hire for a
new position.
That afternoon, as I was reading the Bible,
my eyes fell to Proverbs 26:10. It says, The
Master will get a better day’s work from an
unskilled apprentice than from a skilled
rebel (TLB).
God knew exactly what I needed to hear.
Right there in front of me, He answered my
heart’s question. So the very next day, I
went and spoke with Joyce and she offered
me the job. I didn’t feel qualified, but I said
yes anyway.
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“Don’t ever let fear keep you from
your destiny. It may not be easy,
but God will be right there to meet
you all along the way.”
The first year was a monumental
challenge. No matter what they
asked me to do, the same recording
played over and over in my mind: I
can’t do this…I just can’t do this!
At the time, I didn’t realize how
much fear impacted my life. My
father was a fearful man, so I was
raised in that atmosphere and it
became my “normal.” The idea of
stepping out and trying new things
was foreign to me. Either you could
or you couldn’t do something, but
pushing the boundaries was never
an option.
My fears were affecting everything
I tried to do at work. Finally, Joyce
sat down with me one day and lov-
ingly said, “Charlotte, we believe
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going forward this way…fear can’t
continue to hold you back.”
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She knew my fear was something
that had to be confronted and she
encouraged me to “Do it afraid”…to
choose to boldly step out in spite of
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in my heart to do. She’d say, “When
you step out and do your part, God
will do the rest…and things will
continue to get easier.”
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Do it afraid. Those three little
words couldn’t have looked more
frightening. Deep down, part of me
preferred to stay where I was—safe
in a world where I wouldn’t ever
have to step out and try something
new. I felt like Joyce just didn’t un-
derstand what I was going through.
For the next three months, God
continued to encourage me, but I
often found myself agreeing with
the lies of the enemy. I believed I
wasn’t qualified for the job and even
thought about leaving my position.
Finally, one Sunday morning as I
was watching a Christian minister
on TV, God used something he said
to get through to me…and my eyes
were opened. The message from
the Lord was clear: “Charlotte, you
have to go forward, doing it afraid…
or you will stay crippled the rest of
your life.”
I went back to work with a new de-
termination, now fully convinced
of what I had to do. It wasn’t an
easy process—in fact, the next few
months were very difficult. With
every task I was given, I had to
walk it out and do it afraid. But I
knew Dave and Joyce believed in
me…and more importantly, God
believed in me.
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I’ll never forget having to organize
numerous volunteers to prepare
large ministry mailings. The de-
tails were endless, and the timing
was crucial. There was so much
room for error!
I would begin praying about it
a week ahead of time. I studied
God’s Word and spoke it out over
my situation. I’d say aloud, “God’s
called me to work here, and He’s
going to help me succeed at every
task He puts before me!”
Little by little, I began to believe
what God’s Word said about me
instead of all the lies that used to
fill my mind. It didn’t happen all
at once, but slowly I defeated my
greatest enemy. Fear no longer
ruled my life.
Today, I continue to work at Joyce
Meyer Ministries. I’ve had the
great privilege to manage several
different departments, oversee
our intercessory prayer teams,
speak into the lives of hundreds of
employees…and help support the
vision of sharing Christ and loving
people all around the world.
Those early days were the turning
point. Had I not stepped out—had
I not decided to face my fears—I
would have given up all of the won-
derful opportunities of these past
twenty-five years.
Don’t ever let fear keep you from
your destiny and all God has for
you. In the beginning, it may not be
easy and you might be tempted to
quit. But I promise you one thing:
God will be right there to meet you
all along the way.
And when it looks like you just
can’t take one more step forward,
remember those three little words…
Do it afraid.
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 S ome days are so filled with
activity they seem to run
together in a blur. That’s when
we find we’ve lost our focus and begin
craving the things that bring us true
joy and satisfaction in life. Focus is
what motivates us to work toward
God’s vision for our lives, knowing that
even when our progress is slow, what
we’re doing today has purpose. It will
make a positive impact in the world.
Our enemy, Satan, is extremely
focused. His plan is to keep us from
knowing and carrying out God’s plans
on the earth. It’s amazing the lengths
he will go to wear us out, wasting our
time and energy doing a lot of things
that just don’t matter to God.
That’s why it’s critical that, as
believers, we know God’s plans for our
life and are determined to stick with
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enemy throws our way.
Proverbs 4:25 says, Let your eyes look
right on [with fixed purpose], and let
your gaze be straight before you.
If we can learn to do that, we can
accomplish what God has called us to
do in life—and we can enjoy ourselves
while we’re doing it!
FIRST, FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE.
I spent so many years of my life
focusing on what was wrong with
me that I lost sight of the good things
God was doing in my life, and the
good things He wanted to do through
me. I was overly critical of myself
and would say things like: I talk too
much. I’m hard to get along with. I’m
selfish. I’m self-centered. It didn’t do
me one bit of good!
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Romans 8:1 (NIV) says, There is now
no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus.
God wants us to receive His forgiveness
and go on with our lives. There’s no
point in wasting time today focusing on
what we did wrong yesterday. Not only
does it steal our joy, it steals the energy
we would’ve had to do something good.
Galatians 5:16 tells us that if we walk
in the Spirit, we won’t fulfill the lust of
the flesh. In other words, focusing on
God makes us free. I encourage you to
spend time with God daily so you can
keep your focus on His Word and the
good things He has planned for you.
OUR CARES AND ANXIETIES
CAN EASILY DISTRACT US.
But one thing I’ve learned is that
problems are just a natural part of life.
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O N I N O UR L I V E S , I N C H R I S T,
W E C AN H AV E A L L T H E P E A C E
A N D J O Y W E N E E D. ”
So instead of asking God to eliminate
every problem, we can learn to see
them from His perspective, which is
always peaceful.
John 14:27 says, Peace I leave with
you; my peace I give you…Do not let
your hearts be troubled and do not be
afraid (NIV).
We don’t have to get upset because God
has given us His gift of perfect peace.
The next time the devil tries to
distract you with a problem, think
how wonderful it will be to respond,
“You know what, devil? This might
have made me upset in the past. But
today I’m trusting God, and He’s going
to take care of this.”
SOMETIMES IT’S THE DUMB
STUFF that distracts us—things
that do not matter one little bit. I’m
talking about big time-wasters like
worrying, idle talk, getting angry
about things you can’t control, trying
to change people, and expecting to
never be hurt or disappointed by
others. It’s all just a useless waste of
your time and energy.
Every day God gives us is a gift from
Him and no matter what’s going on
in our lives, in Christ, we can have
all the peace and joy we need. And
focusing on His Word is the best way
to stay in that peace.
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The Bible teaches us to meditate on
the Word day and night (Joshua 1:8).
Meditate means to roll over and over
in your mind and to mutter under
your breath. And we need to keep
doing that until revelation happens
in our heart. That’s when we begin to
see God’s plan more clearly…to really
find our focus in life.
So the next time the devil tries to
distract you, fi x your focus on God’s
Word and His purpose for your life.
Instead of focusing on what you’ve
done wrong, remember that you are
forgiven…that Jesus has made you
free! Instead of worrying about your
problems, think about the peace God
brings to your life. And instead of
getting wrapped up in a lot of things
that don’t matter, focus on accom- Fix your
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BY DAVE MEYER

IN TODAYS’ EVER- On November 4, you and I have a tremendous

CHANGING WORLD, it’s opportunity — the ability to cast our votes and make
easy to become negative our voices heard.
and want to detach ourselves
from politics. There’s a And the potential for change has never been greater…
prevailing attitude — even
among Christians — that
says, What can I do? Can I It’s Closer Than You Think
really make a difference?
Right now, there are approximately 60 million Christians
It’s this mindset that living in the United States. However, only half of them — 
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causes us to be passive 30 million — are registered to vote. Now, out of this

observers instead of
active participators.
However, the Lord has made
each of us stewards of this
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30 million who are registered, recent polls reveal that
only about 17% of them actually show up at the ballot box
during elections.
The right to vote is one of our greatest privileges. Yet,

nation — and this includes
our rights and opportunities
as citizens of the United
States. In short, we have
a responsibility to take
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if we don’t take the initiative to do our part, we forfeit
valuable opportunities.
Let me give you an example. On Election Day 2002, there
were five godly men running for the senate. When it was

action…and promote biblical all over, these five men lost by a combined margin of just
principles in any way we can. 57,000 votes.
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 Sadly, there were 5 million unregistered Christian
voters in these states. If only 2% of them would
have voted, the outcome could have been vastly
different! Do you think our country would be
different today if that would have happened?
Americans enjoy the greatest freedom of any
nation in history. But this country, established
upon God’s Word, requires the actions of virtuous,
godly men and women to keep it intact.

Let’s fast-forward to 2010. This time, five more

godly men in five separate states all lost their
bids for the senate by a combined 100,000 CITIZEN

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votes. Again, millions of Christians watched from
the sidelines.

My point is this: The potential for standing up

against ungodly things in this nation and making
significant changes has never been greater. We
have been given a tremendous tool — the ability
to cast our votes. And now it’s time to exercise
REGISTER TO VOTE.
that right.
If you haven’t already done so, you
can register today at joycemeyer.org/
america. Let others know they can
Make an Informed Decision register here too.

You’ve probably figured out that watching the

political commercials on TV isn’t going to give
you all of the information you need to make an GET INFORMED.
You may also visit us online to find a
educated decision. In fact, it may confuse you
complete list of the candidates in your
even more!
area along with a Voter’s Guide detailing
where they stand on the major issues.
When it comes to picking a candidate, it’s
important to look at their track record. Don’t just
listen to what they say, but look at what they
have done. This is the best indicator of what VOTE!

they’ll do in the future.
I encourage you to visit joycemeyer.org/
america. Here, you can find a complete list of
all of the candidates in your area along with a
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Identify your designated voting site.
Then cast your ballot for candidates
who have a track record of serving
their country with integrity and who
will take a stand for what is right.

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voter’s guide detailing where they stand on the
major issues.

Although you may never find “the perfect

candidate,” it will help you make an informed
SAVE THE DATE!
ELECTION DAY
decision. You can identify people with godly
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character…men and women who will promote
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“This Election Day, don’t just choose the greatest speaker

or vote according to family tradition. Get informed…
then cast a vote for righteousness.”

I love what Proverbs 29:2 says:
When the uncompromisingly
righteous are in authority, the
people rejoice, but when the
wicked man rules the people
groan and sigh.
Conversely, if they are not representing us fairly, then we
need to make our voices heard.
Some may view this as a waste of time. But I assure you,
it only takes a few emails or phone calls before they take
notice and consider changing their ways!

This Election Day, don’t
just choose the greatest
speaker or vote according
to family tradition. Get
informed. Then cast a vote
for righteousness.
For Best Results:
Follow Through
In fact, many of our rights have been stolen because of a
passionate few who rallied, petitioned, and fought for their
cause. They persisted, and they didn’t stop until they won.
If the efforts of a “few” can take away our freedoms, then
I believe the Christians in this country—a much larger
group—can make a lasting impact for what is right. If we
will do our part, then we’ll see things change…and they can
change quickly.

Our first step is to vote Make It Count

Seeds of
Change
The future begins with us.
Discover how to transform
America from the inside out.
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for godly representatives.
However, the next step is
just as important—we must
follow through and hold
them accountable. It’s our
responsibility to make sure
they remain godly…and
In his now-famous speech at the Billy Graham Training
Center in 1999, Reverend John Blackaby concluded with
these words: “If you didn’t hear anything else, understand
that it is God’s people who hold the destiny of America.”
Friends, I believe this with all of my heart. Right now, we

do what they said they
would do.
I believe it’s important to
pray for our elected officials
and send them letters or
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have an amazing opportunity to let our voices be heard and
become a powerful force for good in this nation. And it all
begins with that first step...
If you’re not registered to vote, I encourage you to visit
joycemeyer.org/america and take a few

emails of encouragement moments to register today. Research

to show our support when the candidates in your area and
they do the right thing. begin to pray about your choices.

Then mark your calendar for

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INTERESTING BITS, READER RESPONSES, MILESTONES & MORE L I F E

BACK TO SCHOOL

3 WAYS

A Heart for To Boost

Your
Families Student’s
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Dave and Joyce visited with
parents and students at the Confidence
St. Louis Dream Center’s
Back to School Blast, August 1
2. Groceries, school sup-
plies, and a day of fun made Build them up with God’s
a difference for hundreds Word. (See Isaiah 40:30-31,
Proverbs 16:3; Romans 8:28;
of inner-city families. In
Galatians 6:9; and
Chicago, we teamed up with
Philippians 4:13.)
New Life Covenant Church
on July 26 to give free back-

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tions and more!
Agree on a study schedule
and hold your child
accountable.
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More than 206 million meals have Encourage your child to set
been served worldwide to date healthy goals, and recognize
their acheivements.

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IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS, Hand of Hope Joyce
Meyer Ministries World Missions staff,
volunteers and partner organizations will
begin a new day of planning, preparing JUST FOR LAUGHS
and dishing out meals to 75,000+ hungry “Don’t complicate
kids who come out to our outreaches for
your life by trying to
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nutritious food and loving smiles. You are
understand everything.
behind them each moment of the day,
every day! SHARE how you are helping After many years of
provide food to those in need. Visit marriage, I still don’t
facebook.com/handofhope Thursday, have Dave figured out.”
October 16. —Joyce
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INSPIRATION

THANK YOU
Be on your guard;
stand firm in the
faith; be courageous;
be strong.
—1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV

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Throughout the year our medical and dental
volunteers travel to some of the poorest
areas of the world to provide much needed
medical and dental care. Physicians,
dentists, nurses, pharmacists and other
medical professionals are needed.
Not only will God bring healing through
your willingness to serve, these trips
are sure to be a blessing to you in return.
Jesus said to [him], “I will go and heal him.” MATTHEW 8:7 NCV
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Be part of a life-changing
experience. Volunteer for
upcoming trips at
joycemeyer.org/
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Dental Trips*
• Nepal (October 23-November 2,2014)
• Ethiopia (November 7-16, 2014)
• Samoa (December 4-14, 2014)
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medicalmissions. You can also email
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call (800) 707-7877 ext 3218.
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HOW TO RAISE KIDS
WHO ARE CONFIDENT
AND SECURE IN CHRIST

BY RON LUCE

IN SEEKING TO BUILD OUR

CHILDREN INTO YOUNG PEOPLE
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with courage and confidence, it’s

important for us to understand that
courage is not hype. It’s not getting
pumped up before the big game. It’s
deeper than that. True courage comes
from knowing who we are in Christ.
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It’s our strong foundation in Him that

enables us to do courageous things.

My wife, Katie, and I raised our

children using six guiding principles
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every parent can use to pass on a

spirit of courage to their kids, and I’m
excited to share them with you.
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to see through the lies of the culture, building confidence
in them to defend their lifestyle.”
1. Confidence Is Competence.
It’s important, even from a very young age, to
get youth involved in activities where they can
experience success. When my son, Cameron, was
13, I asked him if he’d restore a rusty car with
me. Over the next three years, we spent a lot of
long hours in the garage together, getting greasy,
restoring a ’67 Mustang. Even though I did some
of the work myself, I made sure Cameron was
there for the significant moments. So when that
beautiful Mustang was finally cruising down the
road, you could see the confidence beaming from
his eyes because he’d had a hand in turning that
rust bucket it into a beautiful driving machine.
2. Children Are Not Their Failures.
When kids make mistakes, they need to know
that their mistakes don’t define them. And they
need to be reminded of that over and over again.
If you’ve just busted your son or daughter for
telling a lie, let them know, “You’re not a liar, but
you just told a lie. This is not you; this is not who
you were born to be.” All of us fail at different
challenges in our life. And our kids need to see
the difference between the wrong thing that they
did and who they are in Christ.
3. Speaking Words of Life.
My wife and I are big believers in praying and
speaking scriptures over our children. One
that constantly flowed from our lips was
Philippians 4:13. We’d say, “You can do all things
through Christ who strengthens you.” Words
carry so much weight, so we need to choose
them wisely. The beauty of speaking God’s Word
is that it never returns void.
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4. Demystifying and Debunking
Worldly Culture.
The culture around us looks like candy,
but it’s seeded with poison. Whether
it’s video games, TV programs, movies
or a walk through the mall, there
are endless examples we can use.
Instead of saying, “Don’t do this or
say that,” we can teach our kids to
see through the lies of the culture,
building confidence in them to defend
their lifestyle. A lot of pre-teen movies
are about boyfriends and girlfriends
falling in love and then getting their
hearts broken. Instead of acting like
it’s just a normal part of life, we can
use that as instruction. “So what can
we learn about the dating game and
the damage it can do?” You’re helping
them to process, carefully watch, and
discern life.
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It’s been documented over and over
again that one person’s behavior can
both inspire and trigger the same
behavior in others. It’s like when
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parents, we can never overestimate
the impact our own behavior has on
our kids. We need to lead by example.
For instance, if your teenager sees
you do the right thing at your job even
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though you could be fired, that can
inspire him or her to be courageous
and trust in God. We need to live in a
way that inspires our children.
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 And these words which I am
UPCOMING commanding you this day
shall be [first] in your [own]
conferences minds and hearts; [then] You
Enjoy four unique teachings, inspiring worship, and a faith-filled shall whet and sharpen them
atmosphere where anything is possible. Take some time away— so as to make them penentrate,
your life may never be the same!
and teach and impress them
diligently upon the [minds and]
colorado springs, co hearts of your children, and
SEP 4-6 shall talk of them when you sit
WORLD ARENA in your house and when you
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lie down and when you
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face-to-face encounter with God. Never assume
TAMPA BAY TIMES FORUM your kids have a real relationship with Jesus. Ask
WORSHIP WITH MATT REDMAN & CHRISTY NOCKELS them about their faith. Even if they can’t explain
all the details, they should be able to tell you if
He’s made an impact in their life. And no one

ST. LOUIS, MO* can argue with a testimony. When someone asks
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them—and trust Him to speak to your kids in a
language they can understand.

Gods loves our kids with a love deeper than

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more for themselves, they’ll continue to grow

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