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STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART DEAR FRIENDS, There are many dynamics to relationships. Each one is unique to the individuals in it. But if there’s one thing that can make or break any relationship, it could quite possibly be forgiveness—giving it as well as receiving it. Forgiveness is a gift we give, releasing the person who hurt us from the bondage of owing us something that only God can truly give. But we also give this gift to ourselves when we release the weight of holding on to an offense. That’s a really heavy burden, especially when the other person is going on with their life and may not even know—or care—what you’re feeling. Remember, our unforgiveness hurts us more than it does anyone else. Of course, I’m not saying that we should be doormats and let others just hurt and abuse us. What I am saying is we need to learn to follow the Holy Spirit very closely and allow Him to lead us specifically in each situation and in each relationship. Besides, He’s much better at vindicating us than we are ourselves. That’s because He does it with nothing in mind but the good of everyone involved. Sometimes He may lead us to confront someone and other times He will lead us to just shake it off. Stay sensitive to Him, because whichever way He leads is ultimately for our good—and theirs.
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Prayer is so important in times like these. We need to depend completely on the Holy Spirit for the ability to forgive, as well as the way to go about it in each circumstance. With that in mind, I want to remind you of our Day to Heal and Restore. Even though our prayer teams lift you up daily, we set aside this day each year for our entire staff to lift up the special prayer requests you share with us. We pray for you as well as your families, and other relationships and circles of influence. And we want you to pray for us too. This will also be a good time to lift up anyone you may need to forgive as we all pray together. Remember, forgiveness is a gift.
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8 FROM FEAR TO FORGIVENESS BY JOYCE MEYER
Confrontation is something we often avoid. But learn how godly confrontation can lead to freedom.
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In today’s society, patience is not something we typically pursue. We expect things to happen quickly. Why should we wait? With modern conveniences like cars, microwave ovens and the Internet, waiting is a thing of the past, right?
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So, a patient person takes charge of his own mind by refusing to worry or trying to figure things out. He doesn’t get into reasoning. His mind can be at peace. On the other hand, someone who isn’t patient doesn’t have charge over their own mind. Their mind is full of worry, reasoning, doubt and unbelief. This makes their life an unpleasant experience.
Patient People Lack Nothing Now look at James 1:4: But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing. Here’s a point I want to make sure you get: A patient person is not someone who never wants anything. It means that you’re satisfied. You’re at peace. Your will is at rest. You don’t get riled up all the time, always trying to make
Patience Stops the Emotional Yo-Yo Also, if you’re a patient person, your emotions can be stable, not always going up and down like a yo-yo. With an impatient person, the first time something happens that they don’t like, they get upset. Their emotions change. But the patient man knows he can walk things out because God is in control. Stability is a key trait we need to believe God for all the time. As we remain stable, the circumstances in our life must bow their knee. Stability is one of the outward signs that we really are trusting God like we say we are. Philippians 1:28 is a really powerful scripture that describes the benefit of staying stable as we wait: And do not [for a moment] be frightened or intimidated in anything by your opponents and adversaries, for such [constancy and fearlessness] will be a clear sign (proof and seal) to them of [their impending] destruction, but [a sure token and evidence] of your deliverance and salvation, and that from God.
Patience Isn’t Always Easy, but a Worthy Practice We all experience times when we wish something would happen sooner than it does. And there will be times when you will struggle to stay peaceful as you wait. But if you will spend
“ Your will is at rest. You don’t get riled up all the time, always trying to make something happen that is not happening… Some people are always trying to get rid of something they don’t want or get something they don’t have.” some time studying God’s Word on patience, asking the Lord to help you develop it, He will see you through. And have a little patience with yourself as God helps you develop it. Your peaceful, patient countenance will shine brightly in this impatient world.
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Think about this scripture a moment. To me, it’s saying that the patient person is in possession of his own soul, which is made up of your mind, will and emotions.
The patient man does not need to struggle with God’s will. He has that peace in his soul. Psalm 23 says the Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Remember, a patient man possesses his own soul.
says if you are a constant person and fearless, that’s going to be a sign to your enemy of his impending destruction. Constancy and stability says to the devil, “This is a person that you can’t control.” And it’s also a sure sign that you fully trust God.
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something happen that is not happening… Some people are always trying to get rid of something they don’t want or get something they don’t have.
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was approximately forty-five years old and still suffering from the painful abuse I experienced as a child when I felt an unquestionable urge to confront my dad. God was showing me that facing my abuser
was the only way to break the cycle of fear in my life. It was extremely hard for me to do because I knew I would experience his anger again, and I did. But I also accomplished what God was leading me to do. And it helped me break free. • We must always do the part God leads us to do, no matter how the other party reacts. • Most of you reading this aren’t dealing with the kind of person I’m talking about, but you do encounter angry people in your life, and some of you are in relationship with someone who is angry. • Because an angry man dictated my life for so many years, I was angry myself and vented my anger through my words and attitudes. My anger manifested frequently when things didn’t go the way I wanted them to go. I was wrong, and I needed godly confrontation. • One of the
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“I BELIEVE one of the best things you can do for an angry person is to show them by example that there is a better way to live and behave.” BE AN EXAMPLE TO HURTING PEOPLE Because I had never lived in an atmosphere where stability existed, I didn’t know what it looked like. Dave was an example of stability to me, and that was extremely important. Had he merely told me to stop being angry and responded to my anger with anger of his own, I don’t think I would have ever changed. As they say, “Two wrongs don’t make a right.”
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According to God’s Word, we are not to confront anger with anger, evil with evil, or insult with insult. First Peter 3:9 says, Never return evil for evil or insult for insult (scolding, tongue-lashing, berating), but on the contrary blessing [praying for their welfare, happiness, and protection, and truly pitying and loving them]. For know that to this you have been called, that you may yourselves inherit a blessing [from God--that you may obtain a blessing as heirs, bringing welfare and happiness and protection]. I am well aware that doing this is more difficult than reading about it, but anything God asks us to do, He will give us the strength to do if we are willing to be obedient to Him. God does have the solution to any problem you have, and His ways always work if we will cooperate with Him. I believe with all my heart that Dave’s example to me was what caused me to
want to change. He was firm with me, but never let me steal his joy. He let me know that if I wanted to be unhappy that was up to me, but he was going to be happy whether I was or not. He was consistent for a long period of time, and I finally realized that I was missing a lot in life and I needed to change. Nobody can change until they want to, so if you try to change people in your life yourself, it will only frustrate you. Only God changes people from the inside out and He does it in His timing. So pray for the people you know who struggle with anger to let God work in their life, and be an example of peace and stability to them! DON’T LET HURTING PEOPLE MAKE YOU UNHAPPY When I say at my conferences that we should not let someone else’s attitude determine our level of joy, I always get an amazing response. I can see from the audience’s faces that some of them have done that without even realizing they had another choice. Can we really be joyful when other people we are around are angry and unhappy? Yes, we can if we set our mind to do so. And once again, I want to stress that I believe this is the best thing we can do for the angry person.
Just maintain a calm delight in their presence. Assure them that you love them and want them to be happy, but you are not going to let their decisions dictate your quality of life. In other words, don’t become codependent of someone else’s behavior. PARTNER WITH GOD TO MAKE A WAY Don’t give up hope for angry people in your life. They obviously have a bondage, a hurt or something wrong in their past causing the anger. Pray and continue to pray that they will see the truth and begin to walk in the light. Matthew 7:7 says, Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you. I have seen amazing changes in people through the power of prayer. Our sincere prayers give God an open door to work diligently in their lives, and He loves and changes them in His own way. I believe when we pray, God works! Sometimes we’ll get answers immediately and other times we will pray for a lifetime. Be committed to keep praying and thanking God that He is working in the lives of people even if you aren’t yet seeing results.
Joyce’s newest book Do Yourself a Favor… Forgive offers further instructions for the process of forgiveness. Learn how to become a person who forgives quickly and easily, rising above the injustices of life.
How can we forgive people who choose to mistreat us? Get more insight from Joyce on the Enjoying Everyday Life television broadcast April 2-5. Check your local TV listing for stations and program times in your area or visit joycemeyer.org/tvlistings.
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We must remember that many people throughout the world do not have this freedom. And the more I travel, the more I understand how blessed we are.
EASTERN EUROPEANS STRUGGLE TO FIND MEANING
Many thought they would discover happiness through a new form of government. Or maybe material possessions would fill the emptiness they had always felt. But it didn’t take long to realize this would not be the case. They were as empty as ever. For those who kept striving to find happiness in anything other than God Himself, hope was gone and answers to life’s questions still eluded them.
REMEMBERING THE PEOPLE OF BULGARIA
Like so many in this region, I might have put my faith in communistic ideals…that is until communism fell. Then I could have struggled, as many did, watching my way of life, empty as it was, shatter around me.
“You walk down the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria, and the people all look fine. But these countries in Eastern Europe have some of the highest suicide rates in the world. So even though the people look fine, they’ve got turmoil inside,” Puhr says.
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A recent trip to Eastern Europe reminded me that I could easily have been born under a communist regime and taught from the very beginning there is no god—and to desire one means you are weak, unpatriotic.
Missionary Jim Puhr came to the region just after the Iron Curtain fell—marking the end of communism. He says at that time many people came to share the Gospel, but over twenty years later this area is still neglected and many have yet to hear the truth of Christ. They feel forgotten.
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Many people I spoke to in Eastern Europe, and Bulgaria in particular, shared how they felt their lives crumbled with the Berlin Wall. They felt confused and disillusioned, but eventually some began to experience a glimmer of something new…hope.
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I have enjoyed open access to the Gospel, been free to seek God, develop a relationship, and worship Him openly; and it has shaped and defi ned my life. I was born into this privilege and you may have been also. If you live in a country that preserves your right to freely exercise religion, you share this privilege with me.
So as a missionary and a partner with Joyce Meyer Ministries, Jim was overjoyed when he heard Joyce would be going there to minister to the people. “It hasn’t been done in this part of the world, especially in the last ten or fifteen years, and so it’s like a new beginning for most of these churches. The churches are small, they’re struggling, they’re disillusioned, so it’s brought a new spark to the body of Christ in all these countries. It’s like they are not forgotten,” Puhr explains.
"Sitting side-by-side were Bulgarians and Gypsies, a phenomenon that rarely happens."
THOUSANDS RECEIVE CHRIST IN SOFIA, BULGARIA The night of the conference, crowds filled the theater to overflowing as Joyce shared about a new hope in Christ and thousands answered the call to receive Jesus as Savior. Joyce says she was thrilled with the response. “I set my mind a couple years ago to go to places where maybe other people weren’t going and to minister to some of the people who didn’t have [many ministers] come. We can go places where we could maybe get bigger crowds, but that doesn’t mean that it will be more important.”
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MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL Joyce is quick to point out that none of this could have happened without our partners who sent us to Bulgaria. “We’re very excited about the opportunity to be here because these are people who don’t have [the Gospel] on every corner and every television station they turn on. They don’t have the resources available to them and they really, really need to be encouraged. And so we count it a privilege and an honor that God has allowed us to come in at this time.”
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With privilege comes responsibility. Thank you for recognizing yours and restoring hope together with us in Bulgaria and throughout Eastern Europe.
Popova says, “People all around Bulgaria are very afraid of Gypsies. If they see a Gypsy they will probably go on the opposite side of the street just to avoid meeting them because they are afraid.”
“They just melt, they melt. Then they understand God created them and they’re precious. They don’t have to change into a different ethnicity. They can be something wonderful in their ethnic group,” says Pastor Illiev.
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Although in utter disbelief, Tanya says God gave her a remarkable peace as she listened to the diagnosis and prepared for her upcoming surgery. As she entered the hospital, a group of friends blessed her with a care package of items she would need while there, including a small book titled Tell Them I Love Them by Joyce Meyer.
“Through this book God taught me that I’m completely in His hands. I learned to trust Him. I understood how strong God’s Word is, how much God really loves me and how precious I am in His eyes.”
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“The book was passed from person to person, hand to hand. And God’s perfect love was healing their hearts. Everyone was turning to God. It was something incredible.”
Joyce’s books into 85 different languages. More than 21 million have been distributed free of charge around the world in developing and third world countries.
A MESSAGE OF LOVE IS IMPACTING BULGARIA
It is our belief as a ministry that books can keep a message alive long after the missionary or evangelist leaves. And these books are reaching people throughout Eastern Europe, across Africa, in Asia and so many other places on a daily basis.
Tell Them I Love Them, which just happens to be Joyce’s first published book, was also the first book distributed in Bulgarian. Even though the book is small, its simple, yet profound message of God’s love has been reaching people all around for years. “I believe that what people need more than anything is a revelation of God’s love for them personally,” Joyce shares in the first line of the book’s introduction. That revelation was exactly what Tanya received during one of the most trying times of her life…and it’s what enabled her to spread that message to others.
And that’s how we believe God is using Joyce’s books to reach out to people like Tanya and so many more around the world.
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“I think that it’s very hard for people to understand how much it means unless they have to really search out materials. There are a few books here, but it’s so limited. And some of those books may have been here for 100 years and have already been read. Most people don’t have the money to go and purchase more books, so they really value the materials they have to read in such a deeper way.”
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THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING BOOKS When you partner with Joyce Meyer Ministries, your support is allowing these books to go into the homes of people all around the world, and more importantly, reach their hearts. Thank you so much for joining with us to share the practical, life-changing message of Jesus Christ through books.
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me that I’m completely in His hands. I learned to trust Him. I understood how strong God’s Word is, how much God really loves me and how precious I am in His eyes.”
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But in Bulgaria, and many countries around the world, Christian books like Tell Them I Love Them are hard to find, if they are available at all. In many areas, you can’t just go to the bookstore and pick up a Christian book. That’s why, through the support of our friends and partners, we work to translate and distribute as many of Joyce’s books as possible. In fact, in Bulgaria alone, we’ve been able to translate Joyce's books since 2002.
“Joyce’s materials cover a wide array of subjects. They’re practical. They talk about God’s love and the battles and struggles we face and how to deal with those, how to change our thinking processes, and Christian character. They are practical issues for the everyday Christian life,” shares Meloni. This is why she believes the books are so effective in Bulgaria.
MILLIONS OF BOOKS DISTRIBUTED AROUND THE WORLD
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Since 1993, Joyce Meyer Ministries has been working to provide books around the world. Today, Hand of Hope, our world missions outreach, has translated more than 115 of
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VOL UNT EERS GO TO PAN AMA TO BE PART OF A HAN D OF HOPE MIS SION
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“My wife and I are both seasoned world travelers,” said Tyler Ramsey. “But our trip to Panama was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. Our faith and our marriage are stronger for it.”
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The couple met while Tyler was working on staff for the reality TV show Survivor. His wife, Jacqueline, was a 2008 cast member. The two of them are ministry partners, and were among a group of thirty-six Joyce Meyer Ministries staff members and volunteers who traveled to Panama for a two-part medical/dental missions trip starting in the inner city of Curundu.
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The clinic was set up on an old soccer field, overlooking a sprawling landscape of dilapidated housing. Tyler likened the scene to the aftermath of a hurricane. “People who’d endured incredible hardships were hanging their clothes out to dry, going about their lives,” said Tyler.
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“It was peaceful inside the clinic, but outside there was a lot of tension in the air. There’s a lot of gang violence in Curundu.” During the trip, Tyler, who is a talented artist, painted a mural as homage to the outreach. He and Jacqueline both prayed with patients as they came out of medical treatment, giving hugs, leading people in prayers for healing and hope through Jesus Christ.
“ I THINK IF WE'RE GOING TO EXPERIENCE A HIGH LEVEL OF ENJOYMENT IN OUR LIFE, WHAT WE NEED TO DO IS LEARN TO TRY AND MAKE OTHER PEOPLE HAPPY...IT’S AWESOME WHEN YOU FINALLY GET THAT.”
“We were from completely different worlds, but there was such peace and unity in the team. It really set me and my wife on fire,” he said. “It takes people and organizations working together to create dramatic change, and that’s everyone’s goal at the end of the day.”
“Everyone was so appreciative,” said Tyler. “We saw people who’d just had their teeth pulled out, all smiling with mouths full of cotton. When they were loved on by the ministry, they had amazing glowing smiles,” he said. “We saw God there.”
As partners with Joyce Meyer Ministries, the Ramsey’s are part of a diverse group of people all working together, spreading hope and the joy of knowing Jesus in a personal way.
SPREADING JOY, WORKING HAND IN HAND “Both of us are very connected to our local church and we’ve gone on a lot of different outreaches,” said Tyler. “But this was a very special, incredible trip.” What set this outreach apart from so many others?
“It’s very noble sounding to go help someone on a missions outreach,” said Tyler. “But the truth is, you don’t have to go anywhere to make a difference. “I think that simply sharing joy is one of the best ways to get the Gospel out. Joyce Meyer Ministries does that very well. And when you see an organization that’s so good at spreading joy, you can’t help but get involved.”
The Ramseys said coming home from the mission field to a culture of selfpreoccupation felt shocking. “I’ve never experienced culture shock like that before,” said Jacqueline. “In Panama, we’d wake up in the morning and wouldn’t think about ourselves at all. We were only giving. Even though we were working long, hard days, it was very rejuvenating.” “During the trip we were entirely focused on working as a team to help people who needed help,” echoed Tyler. “That’s where the joy came from.” With this life-changing experience behind them, both are more committed than ever to sharing God’s love with others on the mission field and at home. “I think if we’re going to experience a high level of enjoyment in our life, what we need to do is learn to try and make other people happy,” said Tyler. “Ultimately, God wants us to help other people. In a nutshell, that’s what partnership is all about. It’s awesome when you finally get that.”
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Tyler was impressed to see a diverse team of people working together, changing lives.
BRINGING HOME LESSONS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
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“The people we served with were equally as inspiring as the people we were serving,” said Jacqueline. “Everyone was so filled with faith. It was truly life-changing.”
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“When people walked into the clinic, they seemed nervous and skeptical– hardened by life,” said Jacqueline. “But as they went through the process of being treated and ministered to… you could see their spirit change. Half of them started crying because they were so thankful, not just for free healthcare, but because people were there to talk and pray with them.”
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Experience a Women’s Conference Filled with Hope BY ANNE WILLIAMS
Joyce has held twenty-nine women’s conferences so far, and the ministry has received similar responses every time: “Amazing.” “Life-changing.” “I feel restored and filled up.” “Now I have hope.”
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WHETHER IT’S YOUR FIRST OR YOUR THIRTIETH YEAR WITH US, YOU’LL LEAVE WITH ONE MORE TESTIMONY TO SHARE ABOUT THE AMAZING, LIFE-CHANGING GOD WE SERVE!
Why does this conference have such a strong impact?
“My friends and I would talk and have discussions during the breaks,” said Jena of Greenwood, Indiana, USA. “During the long break on Friday, we sat at an outdoor restaurant for hours discussing our lives, pain, and issues. God would then speak to us through Joyce and the other speakers. Everything we discussed, they addressed. It was so awesome to know God wanted to help us, and He let us know that He heard our talks.” Those discussions carried Jena all the way home. “I had so many ‘God experiences’ that weekend that it forever changed my life,” she said. “I think I drove my husband crazy when I got home because I was talking a mile a minute about what had just happened.”
COME AS YOU ARE, JUST SHOW UP! Picture thousands of women from around the world exchanging friendly greetings and stories about God’s faithfulness. Some are dressed alike,
thrills me to pieces to think about that,” she said. “I’m amazed by how many lives have been changed!”
“Coming to the conference was a gift Now in our thirtieth year, we’re from my daughter,” said Päivi, who excited to be planning an anniversary came all the way from Helsinki, Finland. party that brings honor to what God’s “She paid for our flight and accommodabeen doing all these years. tions and even hired a car to drive us down the famous Route 66!” “I want every woman to come ready to worship,” said Joyce. “We can have Throughout the weekend, Päivi felt a great time singing and shouting God was arranging special moments because God deserves so much praise for the two of them. for what He’s done in our lives. And we’re going to ask Him to use us to help “We had seats in the second section on bring hope to others because together, the floor,” she said. “But suddenly, a we can help make miracles happen.” lady came to us and asked if we’d like to sit nearer the stage, in one of the PREPARE FOR AN INCREDIBLE best places. I’m sure the Lord wanted 30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY to show my daughter that He had seen We would love for you to be a part of her faithfulness and He appreciated it.” the celebration, so please join us! It seems at the Women’s Conference, exciting moments like this never stop happening. God is active. There’s so much joy in the air…so much hope and expectation. Because of all that, these conferences seem to hold a special place in women’s hearts.
Mark your calendar and invite friends. Share your hopes and dreams, struggles, and personal breakthroughs. Pray for one another. Stir up the hope and praise inside you—and get ready for one of the biggest and best celebrations of your life!
EXPERIENCE A CELEBRATION OF THE POWER OF HOPE
Whether it’s your first or your thirtieth year with us, you’ll leave with one more testimony to share about the amazing, life-changing God we serve!
The annual Women’s Conference holds a huge place in Joyce’s heart too. “Over the years we’ve welcomed hundreds of thousands of women from around the world, and each time we’ve seen lives changed and hearts transformed by the love of God. It
We’ll leave it up to Him to exceed your highest expectations. Our prayer is that God would simply make a way for you to come.
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One reason is that when women come, they’re often at a crossroads searching for healing, restoration, confirmation or a stronger connection with God. Expectations are high. Walls of inhibition go down, and windows in the Spirit seem to fly wide open. And one way or another, God comes through.
wearing T-shirts to represent their home church or Bible study. For some, it’s a time to bond with family.
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How to Improve Your Connections with Other People
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Do you get along well with people?
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Create Great Relationships It’s an important question because, let’s face it, people are everywhere. People are in your family…on your job…in your neighborhood… You can’t get away from them. And the people in your life are not always the way you would like them to be.
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Then Put What You Notice into Action
Notice Their Individuality
It’s Really Quite Simple
We have to learn to give ourselves away and the blessings of God will chase us down and overtake us. You see, He wants to help you be enthusiastic about loving other people every single day of your life as you do kind and caring things for them.
One of the biggest mistakes we make in relationships is we don’t study people to find out their individual needs. If you will closely observe people, they’ll let you know what “makes them tick.” Many people are stuck in selfcentered mindsets. For example, some opinionated people don’t understand that everybody doesn’t want their opinion. Maybe someone who thinks they’re always right doesn’t “get it” that somebody else would like to be right once in awhile. Maybe somebody who is a big talker doesn’t understand that other people would like to talk occasionally. To have better relationships, start thinking more about others and noticing their needs.
That’s what people who walk in love do—because they know that’s God’s way.
If you will simply take the time to start studying other people, notice what their needs are and then put that knowledge into action through your love walk, this will dramatically improve your connections, which will lead to great relationships in every area of your life.
We want to pray for healing in your relationships!
A Day to Heal & Restore March 7 See page 3. joycemeyer.org/prayer
That’s the great thing about CDs… you can turn your drive time into productive time! If there’s someone in your life who you want to have a better relationship with, this four-part teaching from Joyce will help you. It’s like taking a class on biblically-based people skills. Start getting along better with people today!
Improving Relationships 4-CD Series by Joyce Meyer $26 U.S. Funds
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Here’s a common reason why our relationships get messed up: We all have a tendency to try to give other people what we need, instead of giving them what they need.
There are so many ways we can do good. For example, how do you treat the server when you eat at a restaurant? Are you rude? Or do you take the time to consider how demanding their job is? Instead of complaining, give your server a kind word. Take interest in them, and give them a generous tip.
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I’ve also learned that people respond to correction in different ways. Some need a little more attention than others. Some need you to pat them on the back at least twice a month or else they feel rejected, while others are fi ne if you don’t pay any attention to them.
I am so hungry to see people who are enthusiastic about walking in love— people who want to do what Jesus did. Acts 10:38 says, How God anointed and consecrated Jesus of Nazareth with the [Holy] Spirit and with strength and ability and power; how He went about doing good…
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Personally, I have had to learn how to work with all kinds of people because I literally have hundreds of people working for me. When you are in that situation, you learn that you have to talk to some differently than others. You have to understand them in different ways. You can’t expect the exact same thing out of every single person.
This is where your love walk comes into play. Are you including others in your daily thoughts and actions? Walking in love includes drawing out information about others. Not just getting people in a corner and talking their head off.
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A CLOSER LOOK: Forgiveness and Relationships
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and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. OTHER
…“If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and IF THEY REPENT, FORGIVE THEM. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.” LUKE 17:3,4 NIV
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Think of someone right now that you need to forgive, and let’s take a closer look at your path to forgiveness. Meditate on these scripture verses, then honestly and prayerfully answer the questions below. Take your time with this…it could help save a relationship. 1. It is important to God that we forgive each other. Sometimes that can be difficult. But the Holy Spirit is our helper. First, what is your response to the person or situation you are facing? Is it anger…sadness…indifference…?
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So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. TAKE THE MERCY , accept the help. HEBREWS 4:16 MSG
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IMPORTANT THING TO LEARN HERE IS TO FOLLOW THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN EACH SITUATION. GOD BLESS YOU.
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TAKING YOUR FAITH TO THE NEXT LEVEL Are you ready to get “up close and personal” with God?
How about you? Are you stuck in a lifeless, passionless faith, doing all the “Christian” things, but not experiencing true intimacy with the Savior? If so, I want you to experience the same breakthrough I did!
I saw God as big and powerful, and I certainly didn’t want to disobey Him or live outside the walls of His provision and protection. But I was not fulfilled because I didn’t know where
Ephesians 1:17 says, I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better (NIV).
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I remember the emptiness I felt as a young Christian. In an effort to fill the void, I occupied myself with lifeless religious duties and rituals. I was doing all the “right” things, but I was not experiencing deep, satisfying contentment and joy.
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to look. My “works” attitude ignored the fact that God cared about me and wanted to spend time with me and give me the life I longed for. This went on for several years until I realized that true inner joy can ONLY come as a result of living life in the abiding presence of God.
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God desires to know you intimately, and He has a plan for you that is like no one else’s. I hope you have a deep, heart-level relationship with Him because God doesn’t just want you to know about Him. He wants you to know Him!
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LOVE WALK TAKING YOUR FAITH TO THE NEXT LEVEL
You were created to enjoy a living, thriving relationship with God that comes from understanding His heart for you. There’s something supernaturally wonderful about reading the Word of God and hearing Him speak to you. When His Word gets “inside” you, it begins to change the “outside” of you. It transforms your perspective, and gives you the strength you need to experience victory. God invites you to . . . Fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace...that we may receive mercy...and find grace to help in good time for every need... (Hebrews 4:16 AMP).
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Are you ready to draw near to God and jump into a whole new level of relationship with Him? You can be as close to God as you want
to be—you can have as much of His life as you want to have. But you have to be intentional. It’s not complicated, but it does require your whole heart. God is calling you to a whole new level of living. I encourage you to take a step and find that intimacy with God you’ve been looking for. We are so thankful for you. Your faithful support of the work of this ministry enables us to inspire people all around the world to know God. I can’t think of anything more important or eternally significant than that.
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FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 2 Learning Boundaries Joyce teaches how to introduce and uphold healthy boundaries, welcoming guests Andy and Sandra Stanley for added insight on onday. On Thursday, hear inspirational testimony from one of our partners.* On Friday, tune in for Joyce’s prescription for de-stressing your life.
MARCH 5 – 9 Jesus, Lord of Lost Causes This week, discover how you can cooperate with God to experience miracles of healing, redemption and hope. On Wednesday, join us for our annual day of prayer.
MARCH 12 – 16 The Power of Partnership At the beginning of the week, Joyce shares seven characteristics of a perfect heart. Wednesday, “It’s Time for an Attitude Adjustment.” Thursday’s topic is “The Silent Years.” Friday, see how your partnership is impacting people north, south, east and west, plus hear dramatic partner testimony.*
MARCH 19 – 23 Freedom from the “Fearsome Four” This week, Joyce shares how you can finally break free of the debilitating emotions of guilt, worry, anxiety and regret. On Friday, tune in for more inspiring testimony about how our ministry is transforming lives for God’s kingdom.*
MARCH 26 – 30 New Beginnings, New Hope On Monday, get a new update on the rebuilding efforts in Joplin, Missouri. Do you want to try something new, but something keeps holding you back? This week, Joyce will help you get unstuck and moving in the right direction. Also, learn how to get past guilty feelings and wounded emotions.
Impatient & Hasty
Do you make impulsive decisions, then regret your choices later on? Learn how a patient attitude can help you make wise, informed decisions the first time around.
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Feel the Burn: Embracing a Disciplined Lifestyle Integrating discipline and self-control in your life doesn’t have to feel like torture. Joyce shares how you can learn to appreciate the process of bringing order out of your chaos.
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Keeping the Temple “Spic & Span” God says to honor your body as a temple, but taking care of ourselves often falls to the bottom of our priorities – after everyone else’s needs have been met. Over the next three weeks, Joyce teaches on the importance of taking care of your health. In honor of Jesus’ Resurrection Day, she shares a special salvation message.
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APRIL This week, Joyce teaches from her new book Do Yourself a Favor...Forgive, on the power of forgiveness to heal your mind and emotions. On Friday, she shares a special Easter message on salvation.
APRIL 9 – 13 Oh, Lord, It’s Hard to Be Humble This week, Joyce speaks on the often misunderstood virtue of humility and how to safeguard your identity in Christ. On Friday, discover the power of speaking God’s Word out loud in your life.
APRIL 16 – 20 How’s Your Heart Condition? On Monday, Joyce teaches on forgiveness. On Tuesday, the Forgiveness Test. Wednesday and Thursday, Joyce teaches on “cleaning clogged arteries”—when was the last time you checked the state of your heart in relation to the people in your life? On Friday, Joyce answers your questions about forgiveness.
What does it mean to be free in Christ? Over the next two weeks, learn how you can cooperate with God to break free of mental and emotional strongholds. Also, discover the power of God’s Word to help you conquer any problem.
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APRIL 23 – 27 Power Thoughts Are you trapped in a downward spiral of negative thinking? This week, renew your mind with twelve key attitudes based in Scripture that can help you face challenges with confidence and optimism.
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APRIL 30 – MAY 4 Freedom from Fear On Monday and Tuesday, learn to face fear so you can find freedom. Wednesday and Thursday, Joyce addresses the question, “Was Life Meant to Be So Complicated?” On Friday, tune in for highlights from the 2011 Women’s Conference.
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