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you feel stuck in your circumstances, or maybe youre discouraged or disappointed in the way things have turned out in your life, I want to encourage you. Dont give up! Even if you have to start over again, you can do it. Its not too lateits never too late! Life can put us in some pretty difcult situations sometimes. And it can be overwhelming when we dont know what to do next or if we feel like weve failed in some way. It can actually cause us to feel like were stuck, and thats a hard place to be. However, it may also be the best place to experience Gods amazing grace in your life!

The Bible tells many stories of failure. But not all those stories end that way. Jesus crucixion must have seemed like the ultimate failure to those who watched Him suffer on a cross and die. But His resurrection was the ultimate victory over sin for us all! We have a new life in Christ! Second Corinthians 5:17 says, Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come! And we can have a fresh start whenever we need one. This is especially good to remember when we make a mistake or fail in some way. We dont have to beat ourselves up or wallow around in guilt because of a weakness. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can always have a do-over! Just be patient with yourself, because new beginnings usually require a measure of determination and perseverance. So, whatever youre struggling with right now, wherever you feel stuck, or whatever may be

tempting you to give up...Im here to tell you its never too late for a do-over. No matter what, you can always begin again!

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6 Getting Unstuck
By Joyce Meyer
Learn how to shake off your past and begin again.

10 Dont Hit the Panic Button

By Joyce Meyer
Dont panic...its only a test! And you can pass it with these few tips.

14 Full Circle
By Laura Matheny
One of our medical outreach coordinators shares her very special trip back home to Kenya.

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29 Seven Attitudes That Keep People in Bondage

By Joyce Meyer
Learn to adjust your mindset as you make way through your wilderness.

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No matter what kind of a mess weve got, Gods got more grace than our mess.

starting over
NOELIA HAD TURNED AWAY FROM GOD after having had a close relationship with Him. She wanted Him back in her life, but was lled with self-condemnation. She shared with us how she fell on her knees one night, and in tears cried out, God, I just dont think you love me anymore. I just need to know that You love me! Feeling compelled to read the Bible, she took a barely-used Bible off of a bookshelf. When she opened it, a small book fell to the oor. Stooping to pick it up, she discovered Joyces rst book, Tell Them I Love Them.

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Lori Kovarovic: Amen, for I have the tendency to jump in over my head. MarkandPam Wilkinson: So needed to be reminded of this right now! Prayers needed for wisdom to know how to handle a sticky mess. John J. Mazola: This is so true, and proven to me today! Very blessed. Mary Young: Thank you for all the replies...reading them has reminded me to seek the Lord in my current mess I created. Mark Stewart: Amen, thank you Lord for all your grace and guidance in my life!

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JOYCE MEYER is one of the worlds leading practical Bible teachers and travels the country and the world conducting conferences. She has written 100 inspirational books and her Enjoying Everyday Life radio and television programs are broadcast all over the world.

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EVERYDAY LIVING
Watch Monday and Tuesday, as Joyce shares about the importance of studying Gods Word and tips for more effective study. Wednesday in the studio, Joyce talks about the Celebration of Prayer. And on Thursday and Friday, learn about having a condent attitude.

TAKE THE CHALLENGE!

Joyce introduces the new 3030 Challenge and shares her heart about the importance and benets of studying Gods Word.

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THE FORGIVENESS TEST
Learn some surprising truths that will make it easier to let go of your hurts and forgive.

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EXCEPTIONAL LIVING

Join Joyce and John Mason Monday and Tuesday, as they discuss living with excellence and integrity. On Wednesday,* learn about partnership. Thursday, Joyce teaches about the connection between spirit, soul and body. Then Friday, watch as she shares about the 3030 Challenge.

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WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO BELIEVE?
Joyce shares her personal experiences, along with encouragement for restoration with a group of women at Mercy Ministries.

MAR 17 21

LIVE A BALANCED LIFE

Monday, Rick Renner joins Joyce to discuss living a balanced life. Tuesday, learn how to take a faith-centered approach to problems. On Wednesday, Joyce answers questions about the 3030 Challenge, and Thursday, she talks about getting through your test. Friday,* Joyce talks about partnership.

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THE POWER OF WORDS
Watch as Joyce shares six things to say on purpose.

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A NEW ATTITUDE

Want to know how to experience more peace, patience, gratitude and joy? Watch this week and learn how to develop attitudes that will help you live a more fullling and satisfying life.

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OVERCOMING FEAR WITH FAITH
Joyce shares from her own experiences how God taught her to overcome the fear trap.

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RELEASING GODS POWER
Tune in Monday Wednesday, as Joyce shares about how we can release more of Gods power in our lives and interrupt the enemys plan. Then on Thursday and Friday, watch as she teaches about integrity and commitment.

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ITS NEVER TOO LATE
This week, Joyce teaches how, with Gods help, we can nd hope and inspiration to make a fresh start.

DEFEATING GIANTS

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PARTNERING WITH GOD
When we do our part, God can do His part. Watch as Joyce shares about taking responsibility.

On Monday and Tuesday, Joyce teaches about getting past your past. And on Wednesday, watch as Joyce answers questions about beginning again. Then Thursday and Friday, she talks about defeating your giants.

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FAITH & GRACE

Monday and Tuesday, Joyce teaches about faith. Then Wednesday, watch to hear about Gods amazing grace and Thursday, watch an in-studio testimony about overcoming grief. On Fiday, Priscilla Shirer shares the wonderful plan of salvation.

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A NEW WAY OF LIVING
Are you ready for a changed life? Watch as Priscilla Shirer shares the wonderful plan of salvation.

HANDLING TEMPTATION

Temptation comes to all of us. Even Jesus was tempted. Watch this week, as Joyce shares strategies for staying one step ahead of the enemy and some of the tests we may encounter along the way.

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STOLEN IDENTITY
Tune in this week, as Joyce teaches about the importance of knowing who you are in Christ.

THE HOLY SPIRIT

Learning to be led by the Holy Spirit is something we can all use. This week, Joyce teaches about being more sensitive to the Holy Spirit. And on Wednesday, Reinhard Bonnke joins her to talk about the Holy Spirit.

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LEARN TO SHAKE OFF THE PAST AND CLAIM YOUR NEW BEGINNING
BY JOYCE MEYER

And you will be given a new nameby theLords own mouth. Never again will you be called The Forsaken Cityor The Desolate Land. Your new name will be The City of Gods Delightand The Bride of God, for theLorddelights in you and will claim you as his bride. (Isaiah 62:2, 4 NLT) Have you ever noticed all the people throughout the Bible that God gave a fresh start? Moses was an old man before he had an encounter with a burning bush and was called by God to lead a nation. Then David, a humble shepherd boy, was anointed to be the king of Israel. Peter, the apostle who denied Christ, was forgiven and called to spend the rest of his life preaching and glorifying God. And Paul, who once persecuted Gods people, was transformed on the road to Damascus and ended up writing much of the New Testament. When you think about all the people throughout the Scriptures whom God forgave, redeemed and used in mighty ways, can you doubt that He is able to do the same for you? Our God is the

God of do overs, second chances, fresh starts and new beginnings. And He doesnt have any limit on how many you can have. But sometimes, we lose sight of what God can do because of something in the past that has us stuck, unable to move forward with the wonderful plans He so desperately wants to reveal to us. For me, it was the memory of sexual abuse I experienced as a child. For many years I was stuck in a place of anger and bitterness because of what happened to me. I had a big chip on my shoulder and wanted someone to pay for what had happened to me. I took my feelings out on everybody around me. Then I would feel guilty for the way I was, get on my knees and pray over and over again Please forgive me, Lord. Then nally one day I heard God way down in my spirit say, Joyce, I forgave you the rst time you asked me. Now you have to forgive yourself and move on. I had to receive His free gift of grace so I could release my past, and little by little, move on from it.

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FROZEN IN A MOMENT
Maybe youre stuck, frozen in a moment. It might be past abuse. It could be a personal failure of some kind or something completely beyond your control, like an illness or the death of a loved one. Perhaps youve been disappointed by an unmet expectationnothing turned out the way you wanted it to. So you think, its over. Its too late for me.

But it isnt too late. Its never too late to have a fresh start when you have life in Christ. Your past is not your destiny. If you refuse to give up hope, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you out of your stuck place, not only will God restore what you had, He will make your life even better: And I will restoreorreplace for you the years that the locust has eaten

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the hopping locust, the stripping locust, and the crawling locust, My great army which I sent among you.And you shall eat in plenty and be satised and praise the name of the Lord, your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you. And My people shall never be put to shame. (Joel 2:25-26)

YOU GOTTA GET OUT OF THE BOAT You have a bright future
waiting for you. Gods Word promises, For I know the plans I have for you plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a futureand ahope. (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) But you have to learn to take a step of faith. Just like Peter, you cant walk on water if you wont get out of the boat (see Matthew 14:28-29). It may be harder than you thoughtand it may cost you something. But if you follow the Holy Spirits leading, it will produce good fruit in your life. Romans 6:13 (NLT) says, Give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. So often God leads but we dont want to go where Hes leading. We must learn how to yield instead of being resistantlearn to surrender instead

of being stubborn. When you do, you will enjoy your life, even when things dont turn out exactly the way you wanted them to. And if God asks you to give something up, understand that Hes not trying to take away something you like or want just to be mean. God always has your best interest at heart. Trust where Hes taking you.

Get unstuck.
No matter who you are or where you are, its NEVER too late for a fresh start.

BABY STEPS OF FAITH

Second Corinthians 5:17 says if anyone is in Christ they are a new creation. When you were born again, He gave you a new heart and a new way of living. But in the beginning, we are all like babies learning to walk. When babies take their rst steps, they fall down many times. But they always get back up and try again. God is asking you to do the same thing. When you fall down in life, you have to get back up, regroup and take another step. But no matter how many times you fall down, eventually you will get to where you need to beif you will simply choose not to give up. Your new beginning is closer than you think. Just keep walking! And He Who is seated on the throne said, See! Imakeallthingsnew. (Revelation 21:5)

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DONT HIT THE PANIC BUTTON

TRUST GOD TO HELP YOU PASS THE TEST DURING DIFFICULT TIMES

BY JOYCE MEYER

o you feel like youre going through a time of testing in your life? Are you struggling with a situation that youre tempted to simply avoid, ignore or run away from because its too hard to face? Jesus tells us in John 16:33 that in this world we will have tribulation and trials. But He follows it up with good news! He says, Be of good cheerI have overcome the world. The truth is we all go through hard times, and we can either trust God to help us deal with them or choose to give up. But if we give up, we wont move forward in life and experience Gods best for us. Sometimes God allows us to go through difculties in this life because its during those times that we grow in our faith and develop more of the character of Christ. Trials reveal what we really believe and whats really inside our hearts. They test us. And until we have to deal with a specic situation, we really dont know what we would do. James 1:2 says we should consider it wholly joyful when we experience a trial or face a temptation. Verse three goes on to say that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience. I remember the days when I would get upset and complain whenever things didnt go my way. I had no peace and was emotionally unstable. When I was tested by trials, they brought out the jealousy, confusion and negative attitudes that were in my heart.

But through the years, as Ive studied the Word and learned how to trust God, I have developed more of the qualities and character of Christ in my life. Im still a work in progress, but now Im much more patienteven in the difcult times. But it was the trials I went through that helped get me to this point. We can face our trials and tests with joy when we understand that its by going through them that we learn how to live in Gods peace, joy and wisdomwhatever our circumstances may be. Here are a few tips to help you pass your tests:

1. SEEK GODS STRENGTH DURING TIMES OF TEMPTATION.

During hard times, we can be tempted to revert back to an old behavior, habit or addiction. For instance, I smoked for many years, and after I quit there was period of time when I would want a cigarette whenever I was upset or felt pressured by something. But I love what 1 Corinthians 10:13 says: During temptation, God will [always] provide the way out (the means of escape to a landing place), that you may be capable, strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently. When temptation comes, run to God! Ask Him to strengthen you in that area and help you to keep moving forward.

2. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE AND THANK GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS.

When times get tough, its easy to complain, be angry with God, or resent people who dont have the same problems we have. However, these things will only keep us stuck where we are and affect our lives in a destructive way.

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The antidote? Choose to praise God for the blessings in your life. Place your focus on Him and thank Him for His love and faithfulness. As you do, you will magnify the goodand push out the bad.

3. TRUST GOD WHEN YOU DONT HAVE THE ANSWERS.

At one time or another, all of us have probably thought, Why is this happening to me?! But instead of wondering why and feeling sorry for ourselves, we need to say, Dont panicthis is only a test! Because heres the truth: This too will pass, and well get through it with more peace and stability if well trust God to do what is best for us at the right time and in His way.

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If youre anything like me, youve been tempted to make something happen on your own. Have you ever thought, Im not going to put up with this anymore! Im going to do something about this! But when we take matters into our own hands, we often delay or miss the blessing that God wants to give us. Instead, we need to be determined to trust God and wait on Him to work things out. God loves you so much, and He has a great plan for your life. The next time youre being tested, I encourage you to say, God, I trust You. This is good for me! It doesnt feel good, but I know You will work it out for my good. Every test you go through, youll get a little closer to God. And on the other side of it, youll thank Him for using it to make you more like Christ.

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airobi, Kenya. I had this trip circled on my calendar.

Full Circle
Hand of Hopes Recent Medical Outreach Brought Me Back To A Place I Love
BY LAURA MATHENY

Every year, Hand of Hope, Joyce Meyer Ministries World Missions conducts free medical/dental clinics around the world. And as one of their medical outreach coordinators, Ive gotten a chance to travel far and wideand watch God work miracles in the lives of people who desperately need help. But for me, this outreach was going to be special. You see, Nairobi is my home town. Well, actually, my family is from Louisiana. But from the time I was young, my parentsDon and Amy Mathenyhave been independent missionaries in Kenya. In fact, about twenty-ve years ago, they founded Nairobi Lighthouse Church. The oldest of six children, I returned to the United States when I was 18 to attend Bible schoolthen eventually nursing school. My hearts desire was to someday come back to Nairobi with a skill and serve the people there like my parents have for so many years. But life has a way of surprising you. Through a series of events, I stayed in the U.S. and began volunteering for Joyce Meyer Ministries medical/dental outreaches. That is where I found my calling. One thing led to another, and today I am privileged to work on these outreaches full time. And in the summer of 2013, my work led me back to a place very close to my heart

IT TAKES SO LITTLE My dream of being

a nurse in Kenya was fullled in a way I could have never imagined. Here I was leading a Hand of Hope medical/dental team, working in partnership with my family and Nairobi Lighthouse Church to help so many people in need. For one week, we treated patients in Nairobis Huruma Slums. Each day, the number of people increased. As word spread, we began seeing patients who traveled from miles away in the countryside. When baby Anne arrived at the clinic, she was running a 104 fever and hadnt eaten in days. Her mother was very scared. We immediately gave her medicine and uids to lower her temperature, then administered a simple test which conrmed she had malaria. Left undetected,

People walked from miles around to attend our medical/dental outreach in Nairobi, Kenya.

Baby Anne arrived just in time.

little Anne likely would have died. But we caught it in timeand gave her lifesaving medication to ght the disease. No matter how many times I do this, Im always amazed at how little it takes to save a life. So many in the slums cant afford a doctor. And many times the local physicians dont even have access to proper medications or testing devices. When 25-year-old Maureen came into the clinic, her blood sugar registered 554dangerously high. Diabetic since she was eight, Maureen had already lost one of her legs due to infection. Without a glucometer, she had no way to check her sugar level. She ran out of insulin the day before and had nowhere to turn for help. Moved with compassion, one of our doctors bought Maureen her very own glucometer. We also helped her make a connection with a local clinic where shell have access to insulin and the proper attention she so desperately needs. Eighteen years ago, a German family attended my parents church. They held in their arms a baby who was abandoned in these same Huruma, Nairobi slums. They loved and cared for him, but they were returning to Germany and, without the appropriate papers, they couldnt take the child with them. That day, my parents made a decision that would affect all of our lives forever. They accepted responsibility for the babythe child who would eventually become my adopted brother, David. When David came home with us, he was only seven weeks oldand hes been a part of our family ever since. After having ve girls of their own, he was the boy my parents never had. He is truly my fathers African son. To me, Davids whole life is just a glimpse of the heart of Godthat He cares enough to reach us wherever circumstances may take us. The day Moses came to the clinic, I ran out to nd David and said, You have got to see this! David was so touched, and he immediately went out to buy Moses some diapers and formulathen sat and held him in his arms while he fed him. As his sister, it was such a precious moment. It was like stepping back in time and seeing David rescued all over again. That day we prayed for Moses and spoke blessings over his life. It is something I will always treasure.

My brothe r David wit h little Moses .

OVER 5,000 SERVED By the

end of the week, our team treated 5,169 patients in all. We also had the chance to pray for thousands, with more than 265 people giving their lives to the Lord! And it goes far beyond the numbers Ill never forget the group of Somali refugees who came through the clinic. They were devout Muslims and very closed to the Gospel. One man, on his way out, leaned over and whispered to one of our volunteers, I know who Joyce isI watch her on TV. I believe our acts of loveour serving these peoplewill have a greater effect than we ever realize. For me, my experience in Nairobi brought me full circle, back to the place where it all began. And this fallin Septemberour medical teams will return to Kenya again. Its a chance to reach even more people with the love of Christ. And its another chance for me to serve the people and the place I love so dearly.

THE DAY WE MET BABY MOSES On the fourth day of this

outreach, something happened that I will never forget One of our rst patients was a two-week-old Kenyan baby. A woman found him abandoned in a nearby eld. She appropriately named him Mosesthen brought him to us because she had run out of diapers and baby formula. Other than a slight eye infection, Moses was healthy and strong. The woman wanted to continue caring for him, so we connected her with a clinic in the area that will follow up on them. We also introduced her to an orphanage afliated with Nairobi Lighthouse Churchjust in case her situation becomes unmanageable. But Moses really struck a chord with me

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GODS LOVE IN TRANSLATION

LEARNING TO LOVE LIFE IN THREE LANGUAGES
BY ANNE WILLIAMS

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Ecuador

HOW DO YOU SAY ENJOYING EVERYDAY LIFE IN THREE LANGUAGES?

ENGLISH Enjoying Everyday Life
\in-ji, en-\ \ev-r-d\ \lf\

GERMAN Das Leben Geniessen

\das\ \leben\ nisn \

SPANISH Disfrutando la Vida Diaria

\dis-froo-tand-o\ \lah\ \veedah\ \de-ah-re-ah\

LUCY SEIDL LIVES IN Quito, Ecuador, it, says Lucy. Thats why I am happy to come to the United States for a conference. I want her where she works as a hairdresser. Her to know how God has freed me and healed me parents relocated there before the through her teachings. start of World War II. And that explains why shes uent in both German and I am a positive person now, Lucy says, with a Spanish. But Lucy speaks English as kind smile and a loving tone of voice. well. She calls it her spiritual language, because she uses it mostly to If youve never been in depression, you dont learn and grow in Gods Word. know how awful it is, she says candidly. Every day goes by but youre not really living; youre just Recently, Lucy realized her dream of existing. Now Ive come back to life. I feel rich. attending a Joyce Meyer Ministries conferenceand during her visit to For twenty years, Lucy didnt know where to the United States, we had the chance turn for help. to meet her and discover how Gods Word helped her overcome twenty I was an idealist and a perfectionist, she says. years of depression. When I approached forty, the dreams I had for my life didnt turn out the way I expected Ill never get tired of listening to them to. I didnt get married like so many young Gods Word the way Joyce explains

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women dream about. And I hadnt achieved what I wanted to achieve in life. That really hit me. Plus, I have a tendency to be melancholic. So that, mixed with my disappointments, led me down into depression. Lucy did all she could to get help. I got treatment from a psychiatrist and was on medication but I just remained the same. I had accepted Jesus and went to church. I knew I had God on my side. But I didnt get what I needed for my mind until I heard Joyces teachings. One evening, as Lucy ipped through the channels on her TV set, she came across a program called Enjoying Everyday Life. I was so needy to hear any positive comment, she says. So I kept watching. The next day I checked to see if this lady would be on at the same time. Day by day, Gods Word began to free Lucy from depression. Joyce explained Gods Word in such a way that it gave me what I needed, said Lucy, who challenged herself to think positively about her life, from the perspective of Gods Word. It was

she uses. What about me? What about me? I was a very sensitive person, always concerned about myself. Now I am more aware and sensitive to the needs of other people. At the salon where Lucy works, most of her customers speak German or Spanish. A willing vessel, Lucy seems to share Gods heart effortlesslyin both languages, and occasionally in English. God leads me, she says. When I see that a person is going through a hard time, Ill say, Here is a teaching series called Living Without Frustration. Ive found that when people need help, they are open [to Gods Word]. As Joyce says, Do your best and let God do the rest. He can open up their eyes to see the Truth. Grateful for the ways Gods used this ministry in her life, Lucy says shell continue to buy Joyces books and teachings to give to her friends and customers. She also hopes to return to the United States to attend more conferences in the future. We hope shell have that opportunity as well. One thing is certain: Gods wonderful plan for her life will continue to unfoldand were excited to learn more about her incredible journey in Christ. Were grateful for the incredible support of our friends and partners who help reach people like Lucy all over the world. Because of them, our TV and radio broadcasts have the potential to reach two-thirds of the world, in seventy unique languages and counting.

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We hope youll enjoy all the benetsphysical, mental, emotional and spiritualas you get your giggle on at WC! Were packing a lot of fun into this conference to make it as fun and refreshing as it can possibly be.

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by incredible worship and teaching! Joyce, Lisa Bevere and Ed Young will make bold statements about what it means to be a powerful, feminine follower of Christ. And Israel Houghton, CeCe Winans and FUZED Worship lead you into breathtaking times of worship. When God touches your heart, youll be so glad you came.

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TAKE THE CHALLENGE!

HOW STUDYING GODS WORD WILL LITERALLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE
BY JOYCE MEYER

I have a challenge for you: Study the Bible 30 minutes a day for 30 days and experience a deeper relationship with God that will make your life better than its ever been!
And He said to them, Be careful what you are hearing. The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to you. Mark 4:24

or more than 35 years now I have been studying the Word and it has drastically changed my life. Its been the key to radical transformation in my perspectives and attitudes, and God has healed and restored my spirit, soul and body through the power in His Word. Even now, Im still continually amazed by all of the benets we have access to in Gods Word. As a Bible teacher, my desire is to help people nd the healing and restoration they need through salvation in Christ and a personal, intimate relationship with God. John 14:6 tells us Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. So for us to become what He has created us to be and represent Him well in the world, we must mature in our faith by growing in our relationship with Him. The best way to develop your relationship with Jesus is through prayer and studying the Word. John 1:1 tells us that He is the Word, so if we love Jesus, then we will love Gods Word. In many parts of the world, we are blessed in this day and age to have

easy access to Gods Word and lots of opportunity to attend church. But at times I wonder why there are so many in church, yet we arent seeing the inuence of Gods love and power in the world like we should. Think about it: 12 disciples turned the world upside down as a result of following Jesus. Is the Church at large today turning the world to Christ? Now, I realize there are strong, mature Christians in the body of Christ today who are doing great things for God. But I believe there are many more who are struggling to mature in their faith and do what God is calling them to do. As Ive prayed about this, Ive come to a simple conclusion: If we dont study Gods Word consistently and apply this truth to our lives, we will lack the power we need to mature in Christ and glorify God in the world. Many people are intimidated by the word study, but studying Gods Word is actually simple to do and its extremely valuable for us. Its not something we have to do to stay on Gods good side, and we arent

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The 3030 Challenge

I really want to encourage people and help them establish a daily habit of spending time with God and studying His Word. So here is my challenge:
From March 1-30,

you can take the 3030 Challenge. The goal is this: Study the Word for 30 minutes a day for 30 days.

doing God any favors when we study Scripture. The truth is, were doing ourselves a favor because we need this spiritual food to make our spirit strong. There is life in the Word! Hebrews 4:12 says, The Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit[of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart. In this one verse, we see some amazing benets we can get from the Wordlife, power, energy, and revelation about our thoughts and motives. And there are so many more!

The Bible is Gods love letter to us and our instruction book for life. It reveals Gods thoughts and renews our mind so we have the mind of Christ. It teaches us wisdom we can practically apply to our lives so we know how to handle every situation we face. Its a book of comfort that brings healing to our lives. These are just a few of the benets we get from studying Gods Word.

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Now, there are no rules you have to follow or a specic reading plan you need to accomplish. Its good for you to determine what you will study during the 30 days so you wont get frustrated with a lack of direction and feel like you dont know what to do. But you have freedom to be led by the Holy Spirit in nding the approach that works best for you. If theres a specic topic you want to learn about, you could focus on passages that cover the subject. For example, Hebrews 11 is all about faith and 1 Corinthians 13 teaches us about Gods love. Or you could go through the book of Proverbs, which has 31 chapters, and study the chapter that corresponds with each day of the month. Let me say again that these are just ideas to help you get going. The main thing is for you to take in the Word, think about how you can apply it to your life, and do what God shows you to do. Youll be amazed by how much Gods Word becomes a light to your path each day and gives you the understanding you need! (See Psalm 119:105 and 130.) Preparation is key to your success. So here are a few tips that will help prepare you to enjoy your study time and get the most you can out of it. Approach the Word with reverence and make it a priority. The important thing is to work your schedule around God, rather than working God into your schedule. You have the freedom to be exiblerst thing in the morning, lunchtime, during your commute to work, evening, before bedtime, etc. God will show you when to schedule your time if youre struggling to gure it out. Consider how you will apply what you learn to your life and the steps you will take to do it. If you are struggling with something in your life, study scriptures that address the issue. If something in particular struck a chord while you were studying, take time the next day to dig in to the topic more; a concordance is helpful for this. Determine to be focusedif you are easily distracted, silence your phone and wait until you are nished to respond to emails and texts; jot down things on your to-do list if they come to mind so you can keep your focus. Be serious about your commitment and stick with it. Consistency is key. Mark 4:24 says: The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to you. Hebrews 11:6 says, Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (NKJV). Begin your journey in faith, trusting that God wants you to come to Him. He will give you His graceHis undeserved favor, power and blessingto enable you to learn His Word and become all He created you to be. You can do ittake the challenge!

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Begin with prayerask the Holy Spirit to be your Teacher and help you understand what youre reading. Slow downRemember, more isnt necessarily better; its about quality, not quantity. Predetermine to obey what you learnGod will give you the grace to do it as you lean on Him. Keep a notepad handy to jot down your thoughts and things that stand out to you. Meditate on Scripturemull it over in your mind throughout the day.

LADIES, this weekend is just for you, so leave the men and children at home and enjoy a few refreshing days away!

Watch Joyce on TV March 3 & 4 to learn more about the life-changing power you can get from studying Gods Word.

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Take the 3030 Challenge!

This scripture shows us that the measure [of thought and study] that we give [to the truth {we} hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to us. Its simple, but we have to put some time and effort into the process if we are going to learn about who God is and get what we need from His Word. Preparation is key to successfully achieving a goal. The following questions will help you prepare to jump into the challenge with condence that you can do it!
1. What time of day will you schedule for your 30 minutes of Bible study for the 30 days of the challenge? Consider this carefully because its important to be consistent and keep this time a top priority.

Be careful what you are hearing. The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to youand more [besides] will be given to you who hear. Mark 4:24

2. How will you get started? Is there a particular book of the Bible or topic you want to learn aboutmaybe an issue youre struggling with, like unforgiveness, anger, selshness, or sickness? Make a plan so you arent oundering and frustrated by lack of direction each day.

3. What do you need from God right now? Consider how you can use your study time to pursue more of God and nd the help, comfort, peace, provision or anything else youre seeking today.

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JOYCE IS ISSUING A CHALLENGE: Study the Bible 30 minutes a day for 30 days and see how your life changes! When you sign up for the challenge, youll receive daily emails and have access to free resources that will encourage you in your 30-day journey. Youll also nd additional scriptures, tips and words of encouragement on our Facebook page and Pinterest. Will you accept the challenge? facebook.com/joycemeyerministries pinterest.com/joycemeyermin

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The Fabric of America

WHAT OUR FOUNDERS BELIEVED WAS THE STRENGTH OF THIS FREE NATION
BY DAVE MEYER

godly virtue and moral principles, the government of a free people cannot be maintained. The Religion of America Several of the Founders have left us with descriptions of their basic religious beliefs. In particular, Benjamin Franklin summarized what he felt were the fundamental points in all sound religion. Just look at what he says in a now-famous letter to Ezra Stiles, president of Yale University: WHAT DID OUR Founding Fathers really believe? This has been a popular question. In fact, in recent years, the character and beliefs of some of Americas most revered men have been scrutinized in efforts to discredit their reputations and prove that God and morality were never meant to play such a major role in our government. This push has even led our courts to take bold, unconstitutional measures to change laws and erase God and Christian principles from the systemsomething our Founding Fathers warned us about. But one thing is for sure: The architects of America believed that without Here is my creed: I believe in one God, the Creator of the universe. That he governs it by his providence. That he ought to be worshipped. That the most acceptable service we render to him is in doing good to his other children. That the soul of a man is immortal, and will be treated with justice in another life respecting its conduct in this. These I take to be the fundamental points in all sound religion.1 Wow! And not only did Franklin hold these views, but the ve main religious beliefs expressed in this letter also appear in nearly all of the other Founders writings. This creed was met with so much approval that it was commonly referred to as The Religion of America. Our Founders felt these fundamentals were so important in providing good government and the

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Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters. Benjamin Franklin
happiness of mankind that they wanted them taught in the public schools along with morality and knowledge.2 The Ingredients for Success When the First Constitutional Convention convened in 1787, they literally made history when they produced and signed a revolutionary document: the Constitution of the United States of America. But from the very beginning, they knew this new form of government, this republic, could not be maintained without the primary ingredients of Christian morality and virtueboth among the people and within the government itself. After the signing, Ben Franklin insisted that, Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.3 Samuel Adams later echoed his remarks: I thank God that I have lived to see my country independent and free. She may long enjoy her independence and freedom if she will. It depends on her virtue.4 In fact, when the French philosopher, Alexis de Tocqueville, visited the United States in 1831, he became so impressed with the inseparable relationship between liberty and the principles of Christianity that he went home and wrote one of the best denitive studies on the American Constitutional system. religion prevents them from conceiving, and forbids them to commit, what is rash and unjust.5 The Tale of Two Countries De Tocqueville benetted from a unique perspective; he had a front row seat to witness both the American and French Revolutions. While these countries shared a passion for liberty and independence, their outcomes couldnt have been any different. By the end of the 1700s, he had watched the promoters of atheism and amorality seize control of his homeland and turn the French Revolution into a shocking blood bath of wild excesses and violence.6 While inspired by the American Revolution, the French never enjoyed the same success because they overlooked the very foundation of our ConstitutionGod. George Washington, U.S. President at the time, reminded his own people that religion and morality are indispensable supports, and asked who can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric?7 And Washingtons words have never meant more than they do right now. For too long, Christians have looked with indifference as many in this country have desperately tried to pull apart the inseparable bands of liberty and Christian virtueto remove God once and for all from our past and our future. Its time for us to wake up and heed the warning of our Founding Fathers. They are the ones who believed that religion and morality are the cornerstones of a free government. They believed that maintaining our virtue and Christian principles is the greatest way to secure our liberty and happiness. They believed in Almighty Godthe very Fabric of America.

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That Keep People In Bondage

BY JOYCE MEYER

Attitudes
BASING THE FUTURE ON THE PAST The Israelites had a negative attitude about their future. They based all their expectations on what had happened in the past and what they saw in their present circumstances. They lacked a positive vision. If youre dwelling on a painful past, decide to believe by faith, I know God has good plans for me and something good is going to happen to me. When you speak Gods Word over your circumstances, it unleashes His power and provision in your life.

B d Attitude #1

Maybe youve heard the

myself. And remember, God doesnt expect you to do it all alone. Ask Him to help you. He will do it!

saying, Attitude is everything. Well, our attitudes are so important because they make the difference between having a miserable life and a life of joy and peace. The Israelites spent 40 years in the wildernessall because of their bad attitude. They thought their enemies were the problem, but it was really their attitude. Here are seven common bad attitudes that keep people stuck in the wilderness.

PLEASE MAKE THINGS EASY FOR ME Maybe you think its just too hard and you just cant take it anymore. But you are stronger than you think! Dont let the enemy convince you that you are helpless. Gods Word says, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13 NKJV). Look to Him to pull you up and give you strength to deal with whatever life throws at you.

B d Attitude #3

SOMEBODY ELSE NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY Maybe because youve been hurt, you feel like its someone elses job to get you out of the mess youre in. I want to encourage you to stop looking to other people to x your problems. Instead, say, Im a responsible person and I dont expect anyone to do for me what God has empowered me to do for

B d Attitude #2

GRUMBLING, FAULT-FINDING AND COMPLAINING Do you know what a fault nder is? Its someone who ignores all the good qualities in people and looks for the one thing they dont like. But in Philippians 2, Paul teaches that we are to have a humble, unselsh attitude that puts other people rst. Instead of looking for whats wrong or bad in people, learn to have a thankful

B d Attitude #4

attitude. Focus on God and all the good things He has done in your life.

I SHOULDNT HAVE TO WAIT Too often we get impatient with God. We want what we want, and we want it NOW. Learn how to wait on God. Trust Him to do things in His timing and be willing to pray, Lord, if its not right for me, I dont want it anyway. We all spend more time waiting than doing anything else, so learn to wait well. Instead of saying, Ill be happy when why not be happy now? As you learn to wait patiently, youre showing God you are mature enough to handle the things He wants to give you.

B d Attitude #5

PEOPLE CAN TAKE A LOT OF THINGS AWAY FROM YOU, BUT NO ONE CAN TAKE AWAY YOUR GOOD ATTITUDE.

ITS SOMEBODY ELSES FAULT In the book of Genesis, when God confronted Adam and Eve about eating the forbidden fruit, Adam blamed Eve. Eve blamed the devil. Nobody was willing to face the truth and say, I made a big mistakeI take full responsibility. God wants us to take responsibility for our mistakes and admit them. When we do that, were forgiven and we can move forward. So when you do something wrong, dont shift the blame. Confess it, ask for forgiveness and move on.

B d Attitude #6

give you beauty for your ashes, but rst you have to surrender your ashes. The bottom line is, you can be pitiful or powerful, but you cant be both. Why not choose to be powerful?

Wh t Attitude Will You Choose?

People can take a lot of things away from you, but no one can take away your good attitude. Even if youre dealing with a lifetime of negative or destructive attitudes, its not too late to change. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can get there. Its never too late as long as you let God be in charge of the process.

Its All About Attitude

B d Attitude #7
SELF-PITY Self-pity is a big waste of time, doesnt change anything and it just makes you miserable. Do you really want to go on being miserable? God wants to

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Once upon a time life was full of promise. But something happened that turned your world upside down. A loss. A failure. An experience that left you frozen in your tracks thinking, Its over. Its too late. For Becky, it was reckless overspending on credit cards followed by unexpected medical bills incurred when her child was born premature. Becky and her husband saw no way out. But God showed them a way. He gave them a second chance. God can do something extraordinary in your life too. Joyces new book teaches you that no matter what, its never too late to begin again. God has your comeback already planned. And its going to be glorious.

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The Next Step

HOW GOD TURNED MY DEAD END INTO THE LIFE IVE ALWAYS WANTED
BY CHUCK CHAPMAN

I HAD WORKED FOR 20 YEARS as a teacher, coach and administrator. Having climbed the ladder, I was 45 years old and supposed to be in the prime of my career. Instead, through a series of events, I suddenly found myself out of a job with limited prospects for another one in that eld. I was stuck. When youre twenty-something, you expect these kinds of things. But when youre fortysomething, you ask yourself, Do I have it in me to start all over again? THE QUESTION THAT KEPT RUNNING THROUGH MY MIND WAS, Where do I start? Ill never forget what my wife said to me: The place to start is just to start. I taught English for 15 years, and it has always been my dream to someday write a book. In fact, deep down I knew that writing was a big part of Gods plan for my life. So I began. While I searched for work, I began writing a blog. The Lord used peoples positive responses to really encourage me. Before long, I thought, I can really do this. One thing led to another and eventually, God led me right to the perfect new position for mea fresh beginning in a new career. ITS A TREMENDOUS STRUGGLE TO OVERCOME a fractured ego and resist wallowing in the loss of a dream. Its even more difcult to summon the energyand humilityto start all over again at square one. At the time, my circumstances seemed overwhelming. But that dead end was the very thing God used to bring me to a place Ive always wanted to go. Ill admit itit was scary in the beginning. But when I look back, its amazing to see how faithfully God led me every step along the way.

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Sending Aid At A Critical Time

When Tropical Cyclone Haiyan swept over the Philippines in November, we partnered with Convoy of Hope to get plenty of food, supplies and relief workers on the ground. Thank you, partners, for making this possible. Please continue to pray for both disaster survivors and relief workers as they work to rebuild this nation.

HAPPY EASTER!
APRIL 20

He is not here; He has risen, as He said [He would do]. Come, see the place where He lay. Matthew 28:6 Jesus was crucied, but He is not on the cross any longer. He is seated in heavenly places with His Father and Hes also lifted us out of the ordinary, out of negative thinking, guilt and

shame. He took our sin to the cross to defeat it. It has no power over usand now we can live in the joy of His resurrection. Because Jesus lives, we can overcome every challenge that the world presents to us. We can live on the resurrection side of the cross.
Adapted from Joyces devotional Love Out Loud

TAKE ACTION

March 5th
WHEN WERE HURTING, we can take immediate action by sharing our concerns with God in prayer and asking others to pray alongside us. Thats why weve set Wednesday, March 5, aside as a Celebration of Prayerto intercede for our friends and partners! Share your personal prayer requests at joycemeyer.org/prayer Jesus came to save us from sin and death and to give us abundant life--now. And Im determined to have everything Jesus died to give me. I encourage you to do the same. Refuse to live with negative expectations. Instead, ask God to help you live in hope and declare by faith, Something good is going to happen to me today! WILL YOU JOIN US IN PRAYER?

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HIS NAME WAS DAVE. He was 73, and he was sick. The diagnosis was cancer, and suddenly, he was faced with his mortality in a way he had never felt it before. When asked if he believed he would go to Heaven when he died, Dave responded, Oh, I dont think theyd let someone like me into Heaven. Ive done a lot of bad thingsIm not a very nice person. In spite of his reaction, he started thinking about what is really important in life. His friends continued to be there for him, offering their support as much as they could. They prayed for Dave, asking God to bring him to salvation through Christ before his nal breath. His father had been a preacher, so Dave knew the Gospel. When his friends encouraged him to turn to God now and make peace with his Maker, Dave assured them he knew what to do. He knew he needed to sincerely

repent of his sins, and trust Gods unconditional love and forgiveness for every bad thing he had ever done, to receive Christ as his Savior. Yet, he seemed resistant. Maybe he felt so condemned by his past that the idea that God would give him a clean slate based on a simple prayer seemed too good to be true. Maybe the years of hurt and unforgiveness seemed too hard to let go. The wonderful news is Dave did give his heart to Christ. The power of Gods love and grace penetrated his heart, and he was able to receive that love and be born again! How about you? Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? If your answer is no, you can trust His love for you no matter who you are or what youve doneand be born again. This prayer can help you get started: Lord Jesus, thank You for giving Your life on the cross so I can confess my sin and be forgiven, cleansed and made whole through the sacrice You made. Im sorry for my sinplease forgive me. I want to be born again and live for You! I love You, Lord. Thank You for my salvation. In Jesus name, amen. If youve accepted Christ as your Savior, congratulations! As our gift to help you grow in your relationship with God, please visit joycemeyer.org/salvation to request a free copy of Joyces book A New Way of Living.

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