Daily Devotional

If you live in the Houston area you know who Joel Osteen is. Even if you don't you have probably heard of him. Some people like him, some people don't. I personally view him as more of a motivational speaker. For a while now I have been receiving his Daily Devotionals. It includes a scripture, a mini lesson, and then a short prayer. I start every day with these devotionals. I try to read them during the 20 minutes or so I have in the morning to myself on the computer before my first class starts. I like to share these with people from time to time, especially the ones that really hit a soft spot. 2008 was a hard year for everyone, one way or another, and many of us are hoping 2009 will be different. I guess with today being the Presidential Inauguration we will see how much "change" Obama brings. Here is the first one I would like to share:


"You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance" (Psalm 65:11, NLT).


Do you see this year as being crowned with a bountiful harvest? Notice, God didn´t say He would crown with a "barely-get-by" harvest or a "just-let-me-survive" harvest. No, He blesses His people with an overflow harvest. Even the hard places overflow with abundance. Our attitude should be "2009 is going to be a great year. I can already sense it! Favor is coming my way. Blessings, good ideas, promotions already have my name on them!" As long as you stay faithful and keep sowing good seeds, eventually that harvest will find its way into your hands. Do your part to make sure you are ready to receive at the right time. Make sure you aren´t holding on to negative mindsets, mediocrity, disobedience, sin, fear, or anything that would hold you back or keep you from God´s best. I encourage you today to take inventory of your thoughts, attitudes, and actions. Ask the Lord to show you any area of your life that needs adjusting. As you keep an open and humble heart before the Him and diligently follow His commands, you will receive the bountiful harvest He has in store for you.


Father in heaven, thank You for Your peace, joy, and provision. I trust You today knowing that You have good things planned for me this year. Search my heart and know me so that I can live a life that is pleasing to You. In Jesus´ Name. Amen.


I hope you all have a wonderful day!