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DEAR FRIEND,I’m constantly asked to share why our partners are important to us here at Joyce Meyer Ministries. And every time, I wonder if my words could ever fully convey how much we appreciate and thank God for our partners. If you are a partner with this ministry, you literally make every single thing we do possible.

You know, I’ve traveled the globe and I see so many people in need. But it doesn’t overwhelm me anymore because I know we can alleviate their pain—something that’s possible because of our partners. When we are able to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the hurting and meet their physical needs, we begin to see lasting change in the hearts and lives of so many.

I can’t tell you how much my life has changed since I began to truly understand the importance of reaching out to help others. I realized that if I really love God, then it should be a natural thing to reach out and help somebody else. That’s just part of being a Christian.

But I also realized that I can’t do it all on my own. That’s where partnership comes in. When you become a partner, you’re able to bring the pieces that I don’t have. You bring your prayers, fi nances and encouragement. You’re helping us spread the Gospel all around the world.

Recently we had Annie Lobert, founder of Hookers for Jesus, on our TV program. What really excited me about her testimony was that after she found Jesus through our Enjoying Everyday Life TV program, she became a partner to help others who needed help too. She even founded Hookers for Jesus, a ministry reaching out to women trapped in a life of prostitution.

I think it’s important for you to know that your partnership goes even further than the outreaches of Joyce Meyer Ministries. You see, it was our partners who made it possible for Annie to view the TV program. Now she’s helping others, who will go on to help even more. I don’t believe we’ll ever fully know the impact of what partnership can do to reach others with the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.

So what does partnership mean to us? Everything.

PRAYING FOR YOU DAILY,

P.S. If you’re not already a partner, I hope you will prayerfully consider partnering with us. Not only will it help us reach more people, I believe it will give you greater joy in your own life.

STAND WITH US—BECOME A PARTNER TODAY!BECOME A PARTNER TODAY!

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CreditsPublisherJoyce Meyer Ministries, Inc.

Executive EditorsDaniel MeyerGinger Stache

Creative DirectorSteve DeShetler

Art DirectorJon Richert

Managing EditorDemian Farnworth

Staff WritersKacie CampbellMatthew LoomisAnne Williams

Graphic DesignersMegan RiordanAnna MonetteAmy RoffJessica DavisDanny Mehl

Production SupervisorGeorge Dill

Production ArtistsJeri Icenesse Jeff DouglasStacy WilliamsRobert Houston

Editorial ProofreadersCarolyn ColeyDar WoodSusan Hutchison

Production CoordinatorsBill SchlickMonica JohnsonJessica Turnbeaugh

PhotographersKevin KellyMike LeavittDavid DobsonKacie CampbellChad Spickler

All Bible references are from The Amplifi ed Bible unless otherwise noted.

Enjoying Everyday Life® is published by Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc.®, a nonpro� t corp oration, Fenton, MO USA © 2010 Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. Publications Agreement No. 40030597. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Enjoying Everyday Life has no subscription price and is supported through contributions worldwide. Because all Enjoying Everyday Life issues are preplanned, we are unable to accept unsolicited manuscripts. For more information or to order, call (636) 349-0303. Internet address: www.joycemeyer.org

Enjoying Everyday Life is a registered trade mark of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. [J] is also a registered trademark of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc.

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12 HEALING AND HOPE IN NICARAGUAHAND OF HOPE—Joyce Meyer Ministries World Missions

A volunteer shares her experience of the medical missions trip to Nicaragua through journal entries.

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Is your glass half empty or half full? Learn how to see good in even the worst circumstances.

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Learn how to stay calm, cool and collected in the midst of the storms of life—and come through with a stronger faith in God.

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27 Love Walk

29 Salvation

30 Conference Tour

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CreditsPublisherJoyce Meyer Ministries, Inc.

Executive EditorsDaniel MeyerGinger Stache

Creative DirectorSteve DeShetler

Art DirectorJon Richert

Managing EditorDemian Farnworth

Staff WritersKacie CampbellMatthew LoomisAnne Williams

Graphic DesignersMegan RiordanAnna MonetteAmy RoffJessica DavisDanny Mehl

Production SupervisorGeorge Dill

Production ArtistsJeri Icenesse Jeff DouglasStacy WilliamsRobert Houston

Editorial ProofreadersCarolyn ColeyDar WoodSusan Hutchison

Production CoordinatorsBill SchlickMonica JohnsonJessica Turnbeaugh

PhotographersKevin KellyMike LeavittDavid DobsonKacie CampbellChad Spickler

All Bible references are from The Amplifi ed Bible unless otherwise noted.

Enjoying Everyday Life® is published by Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc.®, a nonpro� t corp oration, Fenton, MO USA © 2010 Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. Publications Agreement No. 40030597. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Enjoying Everyday Life has no subscription price and is supported through contributions worldwide. Because all Enjoying Everyday Life issues are preplanned, we are unable to accept unsolicited manuscripts. For more information or to order, call (636) 349-0303. Internet address: www.joycemeyer.org

Enjoying Everyday Life is a registered trade mark of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. [J] is also a registered trademark of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc.

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We talk about partnership and world missions a lot in this magazine and on the TV program. Well, we know that some of you might be wondering, What’s the difference? So we thought we’d try to answer some of your questions.

What is partnership?Plain and simple: Partnership is several people joining together to accomplish a task or meet a need that is greater than what they could do on their own.

You know, at Joyce Meyer Ministries we’re pretty aggressive when it comes to meeting needs. Everywhere we take the truth of God’s Word about love, we need to show love. When we are able to meet people’s physical needs, they open up to hear the Gospel.

I think too often we hear something and think it’s too big for us, and we

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just let that shut us down. That’s why our partners are so important to us. We couldn’t have the resources and opportunities to help in so many places around the world without them. But we need your help to reach even more.

hOW are partnership anD MissiOns COnneCteD?PartnershiPPartnership allows you to continually support the outreaches of Hand of Hope, Joyce Meyer Ministries World Missions. But it also helps support everything else we are able to do.

You’re providing a place for people to call in for prayer, free conferences and teachings through television and this magazine, employment and facility costs, and much more. Your partnership is literally making every part of this ministry possible. And we need every part and every partner to achieve our goal of reaching every nation…every city…every day.

MissionsHand of Hope, the world missions di-vision of Joyce Meyer Ministries, exists to provide support for the poor, weak, needy, lost, and suffering around the world.

Your partnership is sending financial support to help nearly two-thirds of the world through Hand of Hope, Joyce Meyer

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Ministries World Missions. You’re supporting feeding centers, orphan-ages, freshwater wells, medical care, prison outreach, and disaster relief, as well as rescuing girls from the sex industry, reaching the homeless in inner-city America, and sharing the Gospel worldwide through radio, television, Internet, print materials and conferences.

WHY SHOULD I GIVE?The Bible says in Acts 20:35, In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (NIV).

I think a lot of people want to help. Maybe they don’t have the time or the knowledge, but they have � nances. This is why we partner together to accomplish the tasks God has called us to.

Some can do more than others, but all God asks you to do is what you can do. By the grace and mercy of God, we have many doors open to us. We want to continue helping the people we are helping, but we also want to walk through new doors and help even more.

I don’t ever want to be the kind of person who just says, “Well, I’m doing enough. I’m satis� ed.” No, I want to help as many people as I possibly can. We need you to do that, and I believe you need us because

together, we can do so much more than we can on our own.

WHERE DOES MY MONEY GO?Our partners are digging water wells in areas where there is no clean drinking water. That might not mean much until you watch a mom walk � ve to ten miles one way—one way—every day with a stone pot on her head just to get enough water to take care of her family for that one day.

They’re also feeding hungry children, helping widows, building orphan-ages, visiting prisons, providing free medical care…and so much more.

Each year more than 80 percent of all money raised through partnership goes directly into these outreaches, either by us helping directly or supporting already established ministries, to reach even more than we could on our own.

WANT MORE INFORMATION?See where the money goeswww.joycemeyer.org/annualreport

See where Hand of Hope is helpingwww.joycemeyer.org/handofhope

STAND WITH US—BECOME A PARTNER TODAY!BECOME A PARTNER TODAY!

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We seldom consider ourselves to be boring or out of touch communicators, yet oftentimes that’s exactly what we are. We may be passionate about our message, but we don’t understand how to craft it in a way that resonates with our audi-ence. As a result, others tune us out, and we have dif� culty in� uencing them.

What Makes People Listen?Before passing along information, great communicators make a connection. They have a handful of qualities that garner the interest and attention of their audience. By harnessing these qualities, communicators earn the right to be heard, and their words carry weight.

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veloping an atomic bomb. Alarmed, the American scientist decided to alert President Franklin Roosevelt.

Lacking direct access to the president, Szilárd drafted a letter and then convinced Albert Einstein to sign it. With Einstein’s name af� xed to it, the letter of warning reached President Roosevelt’s desk and prompted him to form a commission to research nuclear � ssion. That commission later became the Manhattan Project, which invented the atomic bomb and helped the United States end World War II.

Leo´ Szilárd’s letter to President Franklin Roosevelt illustrates an important principle of connection: borrowed in� uence. Szilárd leveraged his relationship with Albert Einstein to get his message to the White House.

One of the quickest ways to gain credibility with an individual, a group, or an audience is to borrow it from someone who already has established trust with them. It’s the basis of celebrity endorsements, sales referrals, and word-of-mouth advertising. Who you know can open the door for you to connect with someone.

Insight also opens the door to connection. Szilárd’s impres-sive credentials as a physicist earned him the respect and consideration of his colleague, Albert Einstein. In turn, Einstein’s expertise as a scientist gave him a platform from which to communicate with the leader of the United States.

If you have an area of expertise and generously share it with others, you give people reasons to respect you and develop a sense of connection with you. We tend to listen to people who have specialized knowledge. That’s why trial lawyers call upon credentialed witnesses, and universities hire people with advanced degrees to be professors.

Individuals who perform at a high level in their profession gain instant credibility with others. Basketball phenom LeBron James exuded so much ability as a high school senior that Nike signed him to a $90 million endorsement deal at age eighteen. On account of his tremendous talent, people who have never met James admire him, want to be like him,

and feel connected to him.His ability carries so much in� u-ence that people will even mimic his shoe selection.

When people of rare ability speak, others listen—even if the area of their skill has nothing to do with the advice they give. For instance, LeBron James endorses State Farm Insurance. Now, does James have expertise in the insur-ance industry? Probably not, but he’s arguably the best basketball player in the world, and people listen to him because of what he can do.

People connect with those who sacri� ce for the good of others. For example, each year Gallup conducts a poll to determine the profession most admired by Americans. Since being added to the list of professions in 1999, nursing has claimed the top spot every year but one. That lone exception? Fire� ghters, who took � rst in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center Towers.

If you have made sacri� ces or overcome painful obstacles, many people will relate to you. Notice how much respect is given to veterans of the armed services; we admire them going into harm’s way to protect our country.

Think about the weight that is given to the words of the civil rights leaders who helped to pave the way for im-proved race relations in America. Or, consider the regard we have for those who’ve survived cancer. We tend to listen to people who have persevered through adversity, especially when they’ve undergone personal costs in order to serve others.

ConclusionThese four qualities of connection are by no means com-prehensive. I’m sure you can think of other reasons people connect. The point is that you must take whatever you have and use it to connect with others. The more methods of connection you have, and the better you become at using them, the greater your chance of connecting with people.

“Before passing along information, great communicators make a connection.”

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and feel connected to him.His ability carries so much influ-ence that people will even mimic his shoe selection.

When people of rare ability speak, others listen—even if the area of their skill has nothing to do with the advice they give. For instance, LeBron James endorses State Farm Insurance. Now, does James have expertise in the insur-ance industry? Probably not, but he’s arguably the best basketball player in the world, and people listen to him because of what he can do.

People connect with those who sacrifice for the good of others. For example, each year Gallup conducts a poll to determine the profession most admired by Americans. Since being added to the list of professions in 1999, nursing has claimed the top spot every year but one. That lone exception? Firefighters, who took first in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center Towers.

If you have made sacrifices or overcome painful obstacles, many people will relate to you. Notice how much respect is given to veterans of the armed services; we admire them going into harm’s way to protect our country.

Think about the weight that is given to the words of the civil rights leaders who helped to pave the way for im-proved race relations in America. Or, consider the regard we have for those who’ve survived cancer. We tend to listen to people who have persevered through adversity, especially when they’ve undergone personal costs in order to serve others.

ConclusionThese four qualities of connection are by no means com-prehensive. I’m sure you can think of other reasons people connect. The point is that you must take whatever you have and use it to connect with others. The more methods of connection you have, and the better you become at using them, the greater your chance of connecting with people.

“Before passing along information, great communicators make a connection.”

and you’ll read timely stories and view photos of those being reached with the love and Gospel of Jesus Christ—through the outreaches of Hand of Hope, Joyce Meyer Ministries World Missions.

You’ll visit the Middle East, where the TV program is introducing thousands to Jesus Christ. Next you’ll travel to an Indiana State Prison, where prison-ers are experiencing the love of Christ through hygiene gift bags. Perhaps we’ll see you in Nicaragua, where a medical missions team treated more than 3,000 patients. And that’s only the beginning of your journey…

With every entry, we’ll keep you up-to-date on what’s happening through the support of our partners worldwide.

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(Managua, Nicaragua) – For seven years Renee Hoelscher, one of our partners, has watched the stories of the trips Hand of Hope®, Joyce Meyer MinistriesWorld Missions has taken. And every time, she cries. What makes her cry? It’s what she sees in the eyes of the beauti-ful people being reached.

So what would happen when she saw them face-to-face? Renee agreed to share a bit from her journal with us about her time in Nicaragua as a vol-unteer where she met some of those beautiful people on the Joyce Meyer Ministries medical missions trip, in part-nership with Dan Salas Ministries.

Friday, April 2, 2010 The Day Before My TripThe beginning. I haven’t left yet. I’m feeling like I won’t be able to handle this emotionally. I am thinking I should just go cry now so it doesn’t come like a river in front of people who might wonder what I’m crying about.

I don’t feel ready. But I believe God knows I am ready. God, please help me show them the love You so graciously show me. Give me everything I need to be Your servant.

Saturday, April 3, 2010 Arrived in NicaraguaGot to know the team today. We spent some time at the hotel discussing what we will be doing. We met a lady who was so happy we were here just to help the people of her country. Honestly, I am glad to be here too.

hotel discussing what we will be doing. We met a lady who

A Medical Missions Volunteer Shares Her Experience

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Monday, April 5, 2010 Just the Right MedicationWe took a long bus ride to the village. The conditions were not what I expected. There were miles and miles of trash. Some of the houses were made of tin, cardboard, blocks, and plastic. It was their “neighborhood,” much like ours, except for poverty like I have never seen.

The clinic (also the village church) was a bigger version of the houses we’d just seen. Throughout the day mostly women and children stood in line for hours to be treated.

Today, my job was taking temperatures and directing people to wherever they needed to go. One of the ladies who stood out the most to me was a lady who came in a wheelchair. She was in such horrible pain—her legs were so swollen and she couldn’t walk.

I found out later from Ashley Wilkins, Medical Outreach Coordinator for Joyce Meyer Ministries, that the lady was diabetic and suffering from a painful infection in her leg. But the best part of the story was that we had exactly the right medication for her.

Ashley said she’d never ordered this type of medicine before, but really felt led to for this trip. It ended up being the last one available when she ordered it. I guess God had that medication planned for this lady all along. I can’t imagine what would have happened to her leg if she wouldn’t have gotten that medicine.

Everyone is tired but feeling really good about what we did today. Just as I was thinking that I didn’t do that much today, the Lord reminded me when He said in Matthew 25:40, “If you have done it to the least of these, you have done it unto Me.”


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Thursday, April 8, 2010 Caring for the ElderlyI cannot believe the week is almost over. We are all very tired, but it has been worth every minute.

Today the clinic was in a different part of Managua. We drove through a wealthy neighborhood. Then we took a left turn, and suddenly we were on a dirt road, in a very poverty-stricken community. Wealth to poverty in just one turn.

We ended up at a one-room, cute little church. We quickly unloaded and made stations to get ready for the 200 or so elderly people who were eagerly waiting for us. They were so beautiful. They applauded us when we walked in!

One of our other volunteers used to live in Managua. She told us that while she lived there, she visited the area we were in today and saw the elderly digging through the garbage to � nd food. God put it on her heart to start a feeding program for the elderly. Even though she has moved, the feeding program still takes place once a week.

It is very sad, but in Nicaragua most families kick the elderly out on the street because they can no longer contribute to the family � nancially. So they are left home-less, hungry and without any medical care. That’s why it’s so important we’re here this week.

I took a few pictures, then walked down a couple rows and shook hands and gave hugs. I so badly wished I could speak their language. Each one looked worn-out by life and completely exhausted, but when I addressed them with a smile and a touch, they instantly lit up! One gentleman gave me a hug and kiss on the check. He was so cute. One language that we all have in common is love.

I worked in the pharmacy again today. We set it up in a 10 ft x 10 ft room. It was tight but we worked it out. We served 476 patients today and our dentist did 247 extractions—some patients even had to have all their teeth pulled.

The children here are generally healthier than I thought they would be. I am thankful, because it’s hard enough to see the elderly hurting.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Fast Paced in ManaguaAnother amazing day! I got the opportunity to work in the pharmacy. It was my kind of work—fast paced and busy from the time we set up until 5 p.m. when we closed down. We saw 880 patients today. The dentist was very busy too!

The place we were today was a church in Managua, about 40 minutes from our hotel.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Feeding the ChildrenToday we went to the same village. We saw 744 beautiful people today. Our dentists saw 89 patients, pulling and � lling teeth and performing cleanings. And 39 people received Jesus!

Hand of Hope also runs a full-time feeding program in this village and we got the opportunity to visit with them. Today the 225 children came from all over the village to eat their one—sometimes only—meal for the day.

The mayor of the village thanked us for coming to serve the people. I cried because I felt thankful they let us come. I was the one being blessed and I felt honored to be there.

40 minutes from our hotel.

them with a smile and a touch, they instantly lit up! One gentleman gave me a hug and kiss on the check. He was so cute. One language that we all have in common is love.

I worked in the pharmacy again today. We set it up in

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Friday, April 9, 2010 The Final DayWe had an amazing last day! And at the end of the week we had seen 3,377 patients and prescribed 16,885 prescrip-tions over the 5 day span!

When we got back to the hotel, a man who works there had stood in line for hours at one of our clinics but had to leave so he could come to work. His little baby and wife were sick. We scrambled to � nd them some medication.

This week in Nicaragua has shown me that the LORD shows up when you put Him � rst. We had many awesome testimonies throughout the week with healings and more than 175 salvations. And that’s what it is all about!

So what happened when Renee met the people face-to-face? A few more tears were shed, but they were tears of joy—knowing that she’s making a difference. And just like Renee, whether you can physically go on one of these trips or not, if you are a partner with Joyce Meyer Ministries, you are there, because you’re making it all possible.

Hand of Hope® is the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Our goal is simply to help as many hurting people as we possibly can, to alleviate human suffering and to help Christians grow in their faith.

Throughout the year, medical missions teams travel to some of the poorest areas of the world to bring healing, hope and the love of Christ.

If you are a medical or dental professional and would like to be a part of a life-changing experience through medical missions, please join us for one of our upcoming trips.

Medical Volunteers Neededfor Upcoming Trips

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LOOKINGGOOD the power of

seeing the best in everything

TO BE HONEST, A LOT OF US ARE NEGATIVE THINKERS.

OUR THINKING HAS SO MUCH TO DO WITH HOW WE’VE

BEEN RAISED AND WHAT WE’VE SEEN IN THE WORLD

AROUND US. BUT THE TRUTH WILL SET US FREE. IT CAN

TAKE OUR NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND TURN THEM INTO

POSITIVE THOUGHTS—POWERFUL THOUGHTS.

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See, studying God’s Word sets us on a “truth journey” that produces amazing results. It will change your life forever. It can help you purge your negative thoughts and start moving you into your personal Promised Land—a place where your mind sees the positive in everything.

Being positive is powerful. And a big part of being positive is simply reminding yourself of your past successes.

When David faced the giant Goliath, he remembered the lion and the bear he’d already defeated, and it gave him courage in his current situation.

If you’re going through a difficult time right now, let me remind you that this probably isn’t the first challenge you’ve faced. You survived the last one (and probably learned some valuable lessons through it) and you will survive this one too. Better days are on their way. God promises.

Let the Storm SubsideI have faced so many storms in my life—some like the quick afternoon storms that are common in summertime and some that seemed like category four hurricanes. If I have learned anything about weathering those storms, it has been that they don’t last

forever—and I don’t need to make major decisions in the midst of them.

Thoughts and feelings run wild in the midst of crises, but those are exactly the times we need to be careful about making decisions. I often say to myself, Let emotions subside before you decide. We must remain calm and discipline ourselves to focus on doing what we can do and trusting God to do what we can’t do.

Know Who to Contact To conquer negative thoughts and cultivate positive ones, you and I must stay in touch with God—the One who sees the big picture of our lives and who orchestrates everything that involves us. He makes sure everything that needs to happen in our lives happens at the right time, moves at the appropriate speed, and causes us to arrive safely at the destinations He has planned for us.

If we want to stay on track with God, we have to make communication with Him a priority in our daily schedules. He’ll help you through the “cloudy” days when you can’t tell where your next step should be. I can’t urge you strongly enough to commu-nicate with Him frequently through prayer, reading His Word, worship, and simply acknowledging His presence and guidance throughout every day.

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Think about it. How is your personal relationship with God? If it’s less satisfying than you would like, what adjustments can you make to improve it?

Look for Potential in EverythingPeople who think positively can see potential in even the most discouraging situations, while those who think negatively are quick to point out problems and limita-tions. This goes beyond the proverbial idea of simply seeing a glass “half full” or “half empty” and extends to actually making decisions and taking actions based on either positive or negative thinking.

Have you ever noticed how negative thinking blows things out of proportion? Problems start to seem larger and much more difficult than they really are. But meditating on God’s Word will bring you back to a place of power over your circumstances.

I’ve trained my brain to believe God and His Word, and I’ve experienced the power available to me through God when I’ve trusted Him more than my circumstances. We need to always remember that nothing is impossible with God.

Don’t Let Anyone Silence YouDon’t let someone else’s limited thinking limit you. Even if you are the only positive person in your family, your social circles, or your work group, be the one with an opti-mistic attitude in every situation.

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Remember the Bible’s account of Joshua and Caleb? They were the two spies who reported that Israel could overtake its enemy to win the Promised Land. The other ten spies didn’t have the same outlook—and they never arrived at the Promised Land. But Joshua and Caleb did!

Train your mind to think positively in every situation and train your tongue to speak positively to everyone you meet. Embrace God’s way of thinking. Think like this: If anything can go right, it will; nothing is as difficult as it appears; everything is more rewarding than it appears; if anything good can happen to anybody, it will happen to me.

Pay Attention to What’s Going RightVery few situations are 100 percent nega-tive. Most of the time we can find something good in every circumstance—even if we really have to be diligent about it.

Let’s say you’re a stay-at-home mom with young children and your husband leaves the house for work each day. Your four-year-old son colors on the walls, cuts holes in his new pants, kicks his sister, and spills grape juice all over your freshly-cleaned carpet. Let’s also say he � nally learned to apologize to his sister without being reminded, confessed to cutting his pants instead of saying “The dog did it,” makes an attempt to clean his room, and says you’re the best mom in the whole world.

To say your son was absolutely horrible all day long and forget about his good moments would

be � ltering out the good, and it would leave your mind with nothing but negative thoughts.

I can’t emphasize too strongly how impor-tant it is to avoid seeing things as totally negative. We need to learn to look at a situation until we can clearly point out something positive about it. Why? Because it takes practice to be positive!

Seek the Truth for YourselfUltimately, we can never move beyond what we think and believe is the truth. Many people today don’t even bother to think rationally about what they believe and end up building their entire lives on beliefs that simply are not true. Whatever the news media, a celebrity or a group of friends say, suddenly becomes “truth” to them.

Believing what others say rather than exploring God’s Word for yourself will actu-ally limit you and even keep you from doing what God created you to do. But, if you will contend for the truth, embrace it and build your life upon it, you will succeed in every endeavor.

I challenge you to start here: Think of the single thought that has limited you more than anything else. Do you believe you can change it? You probably can’t. But God can. Just ask Him to help. Do it now.

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FFaith. It’s a word Christians throw around a lot.

Do you have faith? You may not think you do, or you may feel like your faith is weak and puny. But consider this: Have you ever � own on an airplane without meeting the pilot? Have you ever eaten a meal without knowing who cooked it?

As Christians, we all have faith to some degree. The Bible says in Romans 12, that each of us is given “a measure of faith.” We operate in faith all the time and don’t even think about it.

For example, some of you reading this article have teenagers you send off to school every day. That requires some faith. And we all need a little faith every time we drive in traf� c.

You might not feel like a spiritual giant of faith, but you can take hope in God’s Word that says when you accept Christ, you get a measure of faith planted inside you.

Is Your Faith All Talk?Some of you might say, “Well, I have faith. I believe in Jesus.” Frankly, it’s one thing to say you have faith, but it’s an entirely different matter to apply your faith to life’s challenges.

When the storms of life come (and they do for all of us), do you stay calm, cool and collected? Or do you allow fear to overpower your faith? Do you give the situation completely over to God, or do you try to � gure everything out?

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It’s easy for us to feel like we’ve got great faith when things go well or play out like we want them to—those are the “mountain-top experiences.” And it’s easy for us to have faith when something new comes along and life is exciting.

But stuff happens. And when stuff happens, how does your faith respond?

I’m not just referring to big dramatic events that take place…I’m also referring to the little things that pop up and can easily sidetrack you.

For example, recently I was at a conference, and I had a Starbucks coffee waiting for me after one of the sessions. I absolutely love Starbucks coffee. And the coffee was inside one of these big, double-sided Starbucks mugs that keep your coffee warm for a long time. The mug is a copper color, and I really love to use it when I drink coffee.

Anyhow, after the session I went back to drink the coffee, and somebody had stolen it! The mug, even the creamer…everything was gone.

You see, stuff is going to happen. And years ago I would have thrown a � t if that had happened. I would have cried, “Oh God, why does this stuff happen to me? The devil is always picking on me! It’s not fair!”

But I kept the faith and decided that the whole incident was actually quite hilarious. And then I started thinking, Well, somebody might have been cleaning up and thought they were doing something good. You see, I practiced something else the Bible tells us to do, and that’s to think the best of people. That also requires faith.

You Can’t Please God Without FaithFaith is something that must be released. You can possess faith, but you must put it to use. A muscle that is not used gets weak and shrivels up. If you don’t use your faith, then it’s no different than not having any.

It takes faith to sit in a chair. When you sit down, you have faith that it’s not going to collapse. You don’t start getting sweaty palms and trembling with fear saying, “Oh, I’m afraid to sit in this chair. Oh my, should I sit in this chair? I don’t know if I should be doing this! Oh, now I’m being double-minded about the chair…” It’s a silly illustration to make the point: You just go plop down in the chair because you do have a measure of faith.

But what about when you have a problem—do you go plop down in the arms of Jesus and say, “I’m asking You to take care of this and I believe You will.” Do you release your faith through prayer, line up what you speak with God’s promises, and do whatever He asks you to do without trying to � gure things out?

Now that’s the way to release your faith! Give your circumstance over to Jesus and be con� dent that He’s got it all under control.

Your life will change dramatically once you unleash your faith. Don’t just have it in your heart—let it out, put it to the test and be amazed at what God does through your life!

What are you feeling these days? Anxiety? Fear? Depression? Are you aware that the cure for all your negative emotions has been placed inside you? Just tap in to your FAITH—whether you don’t think you have any or you’re just not using it—and see for yourself how God will increase your peace and joy.

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The word “free” is music to my ears. Every time I say it, I can feel freedom � owing from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Each time I sign “free indeed” inside another copy of my autobiography, Twist of Faith, I breathe a prayer of thanks. And I smile.

But it hasn’t always been this easy.

There was a time in my life when I hated who I had become. I thought I’d crossed the line where God could no longer offer me grace.

I was drowning in an ocean of pain, blame and shame, and no one realized how I was feeling inside. My guilt overwhelmed me and I was left with a burden too heavy to bear. I thought God was through with me—but I was wrong.

Psalm 40:1-3 is my testimony: God turned to me, heard my cry for help, and then came to my rescue. And in the midst of all my pain, He created a purpose for me—one of which I never could have dreamed.

In 1988, my husband, Jonas, and I started Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels so we could afford to do something else—open a counseling center. See, we’d experienced a lot of healing in our marriage and wanted to share with others the valuable guidance that got us through our crisis.

What we didn’t expect was that Auntie Anne’s would be such a huge success.

During the seventeen years I owned the company, we built over 800

locations worldwide. Those were fun, exciting times. Growing the company helped me grow emotionally, spiritually and professionally. It also changed the lives of many of our employees in a big way—for the good—and I am so happy to have been a part of that.

But despite all my success, I was hurting inside, living with secrets I was too afraid to tell.

My “free indeed” came when I brought my secrets into the open where they needed to be. It was the principle of confession, “one to another,” that took me out of the darkness and into a place of marvelous light.

As I began to practice James 5:16 (Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.), I experienced overcoming power. The days of darkness and depression faded away.

I never could have imagined the life I live today—a life that exists because of God’s love and mercy.

When our journey with Auntie Anne’s came to an end, it was a bittersweet time. The company had become our life; the franchisees were our family. But I had learned by then that the seasons in our journey come and go, and sometimes you have to put down what you’ve got in order to take hold of the next thing God has for you.

God began His work of redemption in my life some time ago, but it is a work that continues—from a life of sin to God’s rescue; from the hope of a dream to the reality of a thriving ministry and a worldwide pretzel company.

To this day, He is still restoring to me all of the things the enemy stole: years of marriage, my rela-tionships with my children, my happiness—freedom.

I would never have guessed in a million years that I’d be where I am now. But that’s what happens when you serve a God of second chances.

Let me close with a few words from Twist of Faith that describe my feelings to this day:

“Thinking back on my life, the twists and turns it’s taken, I feel truly amazed that I am whole. Sometimes even now I cannot believe how high the highs were, or how low the lows. Emotionally, I went to the very brink of hell and back…yet somehow I am now thrilled to live this life, feeling that each day is one to be enjoyed. God’s grace and forgiveness got me through it all….”

A N N E B E I L E Ris the founder of Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels, which started as a farmer’s market stand in 1988 and is now the world’s largest mall-based pretzel franchise, with more than 950 locations worldwide. In her book, “Twist of Faith,” Anne shares the deep personal struggles that ultimately led her to pursue God’s plan for her life.

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1. What do you think of yourself? How do you think others see you? What does God’s Word say about you?

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2. Is there a specific situation in your life that you view negatively? Think of some positive things about the situation on purpose. Write them below. Does this help you feel better about your situation?

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3. Look up other scripture verses that refer to being positive. List them here for future reference. Anytime you find yourself thinking negatively about a situation, use your list to help redirect your thoughts.

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In our feature article beginning on page 18, Joyce talks about negative vs. positive thinking. Let’s take a closer look at thinking “power thoughts.” Read and meditate on these verses, and then answer the questions below.

A CLOSER LOOK: Power Thoughts

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.Proverbs 23:7

...We Were in our oWn sight as grasshoPPers, and so We Were in their sight.numbers 13:33

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DEARFRIEND,If you knew someone had broken into my home and was waiting for the right moment to steal from me and hurt me, I’d want you to do everything possible to warn me—and not be subtle or relaxed about it.

I’m writing today because someone isn’t just trying to break into your home—he’s trying to break into your life. And I’m shouting as loud as I can to warn you, because he’s worse than any burglar—he’s a killer too.

Jesus explains what I’m talking about in John 10:10. The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy….

I hope you’ve realized that this “thief” I’m describing has a lot of different names: the enemy, Satan, the devil, the accuser of the brethren, Lucifer, the deceiver.

Whatever you call him, his mission never changes—he hates God and he wants to steal, kill and destroy everyone and everything.

In a recent survey of people who call themselves Christians, 40 percent strongly agree that Satan “is not a living being, but a symbol of evil.” An additional 19 percent said

they “agree somewhat” with that perspective. That means essentially six out of every ten Christians don’t believe the enemy is even real, much less that he’s out to destroy their lives!

Oh, he’s real all right. First Peter 5:8 tells us that the devil roams around like a roaring lion always looking for someone to devour. In other words, he’s always looking for a way to ruin your life.

If you don’t realize this, difficult circum-stances you face may not make much sense. You might find yourself angry or disillusioned with God because you think He is “causing” bad things to happen to you, when in fact, it’s not God at all.

And that’s something the devil doesn’t want you to know.

But understand this: The devil can only harm a Christian who lowers their guard, giving him unnecessary influence and power in their life.

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trated, and they don’t realize life doesn’t have to be this way.

This is something the devil doesn’t want you to know.

And the truth is—he’s already been defeated. First John 3:8 NIV says, The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work, and 1 John 4:4 adds, because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world.

It’s already been decided—Jesus won the � ght, and His victory gives you everything you need for life and godly living (see 2 Peter 1:3).

Once you understand Satan’s plans and schemes and take away his advantages, you don’t have to be afraid or worried about his attempts to destroy you. You’re free to enjoy the peace of God, enjoy life and have it in abundance…every day!

And that’s something the devil doesn’t want you to know.

If you’re ready, then I want you to request my four-CD series What the Devil Doesn’t Want You to Know and renew your mind with the truth of God’s desires for you and learn about the enemy’s schemes.

Once you understand how the devil operates, you don’t have to spend much time thinking about him, but without a Bible-based view of how he works, you will experience ongoing frustration and dif� culty. We shouldn’t fear him, but we shouldn’t ignore him either.

Life with Jesus is a journey, and every day you can experience more of Him and less of the enemy’s lies. Dave and I love you so much and we want you to experience real and eternal life. We want you to live in abundance each and every day of your life.

Remember, Jesus wins!

Dave and Joyce Meyer

You might be discouraged if you only read the � rst part of John 10:10. Look at the second half of what Jesus says in this verse—it’s the key to being an overcomer.

I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it over-� ows). It’s not God’s plan for you to merely survive the enemy’s attacks and suffer through life. He wants you to enjoy your life every day, and overcoming the enemy is part of the journey. It’s the victory!

I love how The Message describes it:

I [Jesus] came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.

How can anyone have a better life than they’ve ever dreamed of if they are con-stantly being attacked by something they don’t believe or understand? Far too many Christians are angry, bitter, hurt and frus-

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B Y M A T T H E W L O O M I S

Going to church was something I started doing at a very young age—pretty much since birth. Of course, my parents had a lot to do with that. Some of my earliest memories take place in church. I remember one time standing up in front of the whole congregation with a group of kids—I was about five years old. We were supposed to be singing, but my friend Robert and I were pointing at people and laughing.

My parents had a little talk with me after that.

But I enjoyed going to church as a kid…in fact, by age ten I was a veteran church-goer. My attendance was great—rarely missed a Sunday or Wednesday night. I knew all the Bible stories kids learn in Sunday school…Noah’s Ark, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, David and Goliath—and the story of Jesus.

But there was something I still needed to do—accept Jesus Christ into my heart and make Him my Lord and Savior.

So, on Easter Sunday, at the ripe old age of ten, I finally did it. And my destiny changed forever.

You see, it doesn’t matter what age you are—you can be 10, 25, 45 or 85—you can go to church your entire life and still miss the whole point.

Listen, there could be a good reason why you’re reading this—I don’t want you to miss this, so let me ask you directly—Have you ever asked Jesus to come into your heart and be the Lord and Savior of your life?

If you’re not 100 percent sure, take the time to pray this simple prayer:

Jesus, thank You for dying on the cross so that I may have eternal life. Forgive me of my sins. Come into my life and take complete control. I surrender all to You. Jesus, I love You. Amen.

In the end, it’s not what you say—it’s the condition of your heart. And the best part is that you’ve just received eternal life! (See John 3:16.)

Having a personal relationship with Jesus is the best thing you could ever do in life! Because it’s not about going to church or taking communion or being a good person—it’s about having an intimate friendship with your Creator.

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Festival of Life KOLKATA, INDIA

October 21–24, 2010

Thursday 6:00 pm Friday 6:00 pm Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday 6:00 pm

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CONFERENCE TOUR2010

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OctOber 18 – 22 Give God Your AllMonday, Joyce and special guest John Eldredge share how to be intimate with God. Tuesday and Wednesday, Joyce explains how to give God your best, and Thursday and Friday, she shares on the value of one-on-one time with Him.

OctOber 25 – 29 Emotionally Healthy and Loving ItWhen you give your life to God, you can depend on Him for help and healing. This week, Joyce shares about His power to heal you emotionally. Enjoy a message on Monday, Q&A with Joyce on Tuesday, and more teaching on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday, she shares a message on the miracle of salvation.

OctOber 4 – 8 More Power ThoughtsGood thoughts can change your life! This week, Joyce teaches how to change your thought patterns to become a more positive person.

September 13 – 17 Power ThoughtsDo you want to be pitiful or powerful? Join Joyce this week as she shares messages on how to think powerful thoughts based on the truth of God’s Word.

OctOber 11 – 15 Unleashing the Power of Faith We’re all given a measure of faith, and if we use what we have, God will reward us with more. This week, Joyce shares five powerful messages that will help you learn to unleash your faith! On Friday, Joyce teaches about giving.

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September 6 – 10 Godly AttitudesLearn how to make an excellent impression! Monday and Tuesday, Joyce talks about adopting a thankful attitude. Wednesday, she shares how to develop godly confidence. And Thursday and Friday, Joyce teaches on the gifts of trust and patience.

September 20 – 24 Building Faith Around the WorldWhat’s the heart of Joyce Meyer Ministries? Tune in all week for programs about what we do—and why our partners matter. Hear stories about how people’s lives have been changed through our ministry!*

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T V BROADCAST SCHEDULEFor stations and program times in your area, check your local TV listing or visit www.joycemeyer.org/tvlistings. Watch the Enjoying Everyday Life broadcast anytime you like at www.joycemeyer.org.

AUGUST 22 – SEPTEMBER 4 Do You Need a Change in Your Life?“Something has got to change!” Maybe you’ve said that recently (or really felt like saying it). But God wants you to live free of frustration. Join Joyce for messages about the power of choosing to change.

SEPTEMBER 5 – 18The Cure for StressA stressful lifestyle means more than just a harried schedule. Hear how Joyce handles stress and how you can make your life a lot more peaceful too.

SEPTEMBER 19 – OCTOBER 2Eat the Cookie... Buy the ShoesIf you tend to be too hard on yourself, be sure to tune in for a timely message from Joyce—and learn how to celebrate your progress!

OCTOBER 3 – 23What’s Wrong with Religion?Joyce shares why it’s healthy to break your own religious rules. She is joined by Andy Stanley to discuss fi nding a balance between judging sin and loving people.

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 6How Jesus Lived Learn what you can do each day to become an imitator of God.

W E E K L Y B R O A D C A S TPrograms air one day a week.

OCTOBER 18 – 22 Give God Your AllMonday, Joyce and special guest John Eldredge share how to be intimate with God. Tuesday and Wednesday, Joyce explains how to give God your best, and Thursday and Friday, she shares on the value of one-on-one time with Him.

OCTOBER 25 – 29 Emotionally Healthy and Loving ItWhen you give your life to God, you can depend on Him for help and healing. This week, Joyce shares about His power to heal you emotionally. Enjoy a message on Monday, Q&A with Joyce on Tuesday, and more teaching on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday, she shares a message on the miracle of salvation.

OCTOBER 4 – 8 More Power ThoughtsGood thoughts can change your life! This week, Joyce teaches how to change your thought patterns to become a more positive person.

SEPTEMBER 13 – 17 Power ThoughtsDo you want to be pitiful or powerful? Join Joyce this week as she shares messages on how to think powerful thoughts based on the truth of God’s Word.

OCTOBER 11 – 15 Unleashing the Power of Faith We’re all given a measure of faith, and if we use what we have, God will reward us with more. This week, Joyce shares fi ve powerful messages that will help you learn to unleash your faith! On Friday, Joyce teaches about giving.

D A I L Y B R O A D C A S TPrograms air daily, Monday-Friday.

AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 3 Guard Your HeartThis week, Joyce shares how to be heart healthy, spiritually speaking. Learn how to guard against common “heart conditions” and graduate to a new level in your relationship with Christ.

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SEPTEMBER 27 – OCTOBER 1 Twist of Faith Monday, Joyce talks with Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels, about family, faith and forgiveness. Tuesday, Joyce talks with Jonas and Anne Beiler about the amazing rewards of forgiving others. Then Wednesday through Friday, Joyce shares messages on giving (and receiving) God’s mercy and forgiveness.

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SEPTEMBER 6 – 10 Godly AttitudesLearn how to make an excellent impression! Monday and Tuesday, Joyce talks about adopting a thankful attitude. Wednesday, she shares how to develop godly confi dence. And Thursday and Friday, Joyce teaches on the gifts of trust and patience.

SEPTEMBER 20 – 24 Building Faith Around the WorldWhat’s the heart of Joyce Meyer Ministries? Tune in all week for programs about what we do—and why our partners matter. Hear stories about how people’s lives have been changed through our ministry!*


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I can do whatever I need to doYou become what you think, so think positive!

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