Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily DevotionalSample

Every Day Is a New Day God wants us to have joy in the midst of our ordinary, everyday life, even on the worst days of our life. There were times in my life when I dreaded facing each day. All I could think about was my circumstances, wondering how Dave and I were going to pay the bills or get everything done that we needed to do. Sometimes I wanted to pull the covers over my head and just stay in bed. I was so wrapped up in worry that I was missing the point: God had created a new day, and He created it so that I could enjoy it. Every single day is filled with all kinds of situations that could upset you, things like losing your car keys or getting caught in a traffic jam. But you can choose to be at peace and in control in the midst of them. When you and I take our minds off of ourselves and our circumstances and put our focus on God and loving others, we are embracing an attitude that will bring honor to Him and enable us to view every day as an exciting, new gift from God. Prayer Starter: God, thank You for the gift of a new day. Instead of focusing on the frustrating things in life, I choose to be at peace in You and rejoice and be glad in it!