How do you live a joyful life?
I Live a joyful life by takeing each day as it comes knowing everything that happens is in Gods hands and enjoying Gods Blessings.

I live a joyful life by accepting what I can’t change,having courage to change those things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. The serenity prayer is my mantra!

I live a joyful life by trying to take one day at a time and living without regrets, knowing I can’t change the past, just make the future brighter

Believin in Jesus Christ is my Joy and my Strength…My children that He blessed me with give my joy each and everyday in spite of my situation…we have joy and peace just where we are…knowing that we are tithers and seed sowers…and God will provide for our every need…Thank YOU JESUS! I LOVE YOU!

Appreciating my family and not taking my health for granted.

I try to live a Joyful Life by 1st knowing that I am not here alone…That God is always on my side..I try to live it as best as I can taking one day at a time and being Prayerful…thinking positive works but when the going gets tough I pray and read a few Psalms..that’s always soothing and reminds me that The Holy Spirit is near always! Thank you Jesus for ALWAYS being there for me as well as everyone else! xoxo

How do you live a joyful life. A smile. If everyone could make one person smile a day then we all would have joyful lives. No reason to worry for tomorrow will have enough troubles of its own. A smile can come from you smiling at someone and acknowledging that person as an individual, a joke, or a unknown gift. A smile is priceless.

By striving every moment with praise for Jesus and living a peaceful lovig and caring life! Praise Jesus!!

I look into the eyes of children.. they are always happy!

I look into the innocent eyes of children… they are always happy! And I praise God!

Knowing that I have Jesus in my life and thanking Him everyday for the blessings he has given me. I love the Lord…

I live a Joyful Life by living “On Purpose”… on ‘His Purpose’. Every day I strive to be more compassionate, and helpful to others. I have learned that in “giving”, you receive God’s Grace back tenfold. I never feel alone anymore because in being faithful & ever-present with Him, I feel Him by my side ~always. I’ve never felt more true Peace & Joy in my Life, than when I learned to “see” and “appreciate” all the beauty that God has surrounded us with, & began truly living “On Purpose” .

By putting all my faith in God.

I try to stay out of God’s way.

How do I live a joyful life?
Very, very carefully and by loving, trusting, believing and putting God first and everything and everyone else second. This way I know God has my back, not my neighbor’s, nor the Doctor who counted me out when I had a brain tumor or the Doctor who says I will only be healed with another back surgery, but my God who has already healed me and is my only quarantee that I will live a joyful life. Because He died on the cross for me, I know I serve an “awesome” God. It is God who gives me wisdom to know what is right and the knowledge and understanding to discern the difference when it is wrong. This is how I live a joyful life.

How do I live a joyful life is simple Rest in Him!

To live a joyful life is not simple, I found out I first had to step out on faith and choose Gods path even though it might have not been what I was looking for, in the end I know God already knows what he wants for me and his love has and will lead me home. A joyful life is given to us all we have to do is listen and recieve Gods grace.

I live each day as though it is my last. I start and end the day with GOD and spend every moment with HIM throughout the day

To live a joyful life one must be grateful and be abel to feel the gratitude for life, grateful that we woke up, grateful to hear the birds chirping grateful to see the sunrise,grateful to see god’s creation, grateful for each person in our lives, and each thing. When one is grateful and truly feels that gratitude they can live a joyful life. Gratitude will bring joyfulness

TO LIVE A JOYFULL LIFE I GIVE MY STRUGGLES TO GOD I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM NOT IN CONTROL THAT HE IS…WHEN I LOST MY DAUGHTER I WAS MISERABLE, AND COULDN’T FUNCTION AS I READ THE WORD OF GOD IT HELPED ME UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THAT I COULDN’T OF DONE ANYTHING DIFFERENT …SO NOW AS I FACE HARD TIMES OR DIFFICULT DECISIONS I HAND IT OVER TO HIM I ASK THAT HE BE CLEAR IN WHAT HE WANTS ME TO DO AND IF IT IS SOMETHING I DO NOT REALLY WANT TO HEAR OR SOMETHING DIFFERENT THAN I HAD TOUGHT TO DO TO PLEASE CHANGE MY HEART SO I CAN ACCEPT HIS WILL, PRAYING LIKE THIS ALWAYS HAVING IN MIND THAT HE WANTS THE BEST FOR ME AND THAT ALL I HAVE TROUGH HIM WILL BE IN ABUNDANCE!!!

I live a joyful life everyday by waking up & praying first thing. If I wake and give up my day to the Good Lord, & trust in Him, it has to be a good day everyday. I thank him for everything I have & everything I don’t have. Wherever i am is where God put me & if it is His will, then I am happy to be there.

Living a joyful life is easy when you wake with the man of your dreams and have 4 children who cannot wait to hug you all the time. We eat as a family every night and pray together. Even when the “tough” times seem to try to creep into our lives it doesn’t budge our joy. Our world around us each day shows us gifts we cannot ignore. Graditude for each day we have and every thing we have helps the joy to spread. Thank you for reading.

I try to live my life the way Jesus would want me to live, filled with joy, peace, love and compassion for others. It’s been hard after going through a divorce, but with God’s help he has gotten me through this storm in my life and made me into a much stronger & better person. I wake up each morning and end each day through prayer thanking the good Lord for each day and all the blessings he has given myself and my family.

I live a joyful life by trying to take each moment at a time. During certain events in my life, I have to reflect on each breath I take just to remember it is a blessing to be alive. I’ll look at my son’s baby pictures or my wedding pictures and a feeling of joy will overwhelm me. There is a place in everyone’s heart that is quiet and peaceful and joyful.

I live a joyful life by living every day as the gift it is. As a breast cancer survivor, I appreciate my family, my friends, my enemies. Everyone that has crossed my path has left footprints and helped me to learn and grow. I thank God every day for each beautiful day he has given, whether it be rain or shine. I help my family and friends with any problems they may have and have gained so much pleasure from helping fellow breast cancer survivors during their struggle and helping many families. I’ve been able to give ideas to people with family out of state with breast cancer that helps both sides to feel a closer bond. God gave me breast cancer for a reason, and I feel that reason is to help others understand their faith and put their life in God’s hands. keeping that positive attitude and prayers going have made all the difference to them as well as myself.

I live a joyful life every day because I know that whatever happens here on earth whether good or bad, that I have an eternal home in heaven! There are those that will not except Jesus Christ as their savior and will have to go to an eternal hell. This is very sad, but according to Gods word there will be those that will not make heaven their home. What a awesome privileige it is to have a personal relationship with the lord Jesus Christ, to feel his love and presence with us every day!!!

After being brought up in a Bible Based Church I confess that I have become a little jaded. Not without faith, or hope – but I have faced very difficult challenges most of my life from the time I was born. My mother seeing me as “the bad seed” since she was very ill for 7 of the 9 mos. that she carried me. Then scapegoated by the members of my family. I have been divorced 4 times (none for the past 25 yrs.) & have worked in some endeavor since I was around 11 while attending school. I was a classic co-dependant and married men with a variety of addictions. I have worked since leaving secretarial school around 19. I will turn 70 in July and was let go from a job that I loved last Oct. 21. I have battled breast cancer, abuse of various kinds and other ‘tough times’ but this is the most depressed I have ever been. I listened to your messages Sat. & Sun. p.m.s and consider each time I hear you a true blessing. Your messages are so positive and encouraging. I loved the encouragement you gave your daughter after she sang in your service. Thank you & God bless you, Victoria & your entire family. Thank you again.

I keep my faith strong with my belief. Jesus is my leader, my advisor, my running buddy, my healer, my confidant, my all..No matter what I do I am in consult with the Lord. I can wash dishes and talk, in the bathroom taking care of my business in conversation with the Lord. No matter what I undertake, whether it is successful or a failure, I am in constant conversation with God. This is the only way that I keep my path happy and secure. No matter what happens I know that God is driving my life, my car, my being so whatever the result, I am happy. Tomorrow is another day and another surprise and another day that I can talk to God. What a privledge and a joy!!…He keeps me built up with knowing that I am excited about what he is going to do next. I want a new car, he gets me a used one that lasts longer with no problems than a new car. I laugh, cus I say God your alway ahead of me and sometimes I smile when I ask him for something or want him to help me make a decision. It happens so fast I laugh out loud with him, cus he snuck up on me again..Praise God, so glad he is in my life or better yet, HE IS MY LIFE. Have a blessed day.

I try to live a joyful life by surrounding myself with joyful people. However, this strategy doesn’t work as much as being close to a joyful God, something which hasn’t come easy for me. I would like to learn more about being joyful and perhaps practicing joy more than I practice negativity, which is a very hard habit to break, even in the church!

I live a joyful life by understanding that it’s really the little things that can make us happy. Like Joel said once, don’t be living for the mountaintops. They are not so frequent.

YOU LIVE YOUR DAYS TO THE FULLEST. BY DOING RIGHT ,BEING RIGHT,BEING A GOOD PERSON, TO YOURSELF, AND YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, PUTTING SMILES ON PEOPLES FACES, EVEN THOUGH YOURS IS NOT DOING TO GOOD, ITS HARD,BUT PUT JESUS IN YOUR HEART EVERYDAY, AND YOU CAN DO IT…..I TRY TO DO THE SMALLEST FAVOR, WHEN ANYONE ASKS OF ME IF I CAN….I TRY TO BE THERE FOR ANYONE WHO ASKS OF ME IF I CAN HELP…..BECAUSE THATS WHAT JESUS WOULD DO…..BE LOVING AND FORGIVING ALWAYS….

by appreciating what I have and getting rid of the toxic things in my life

I try to live a joyful life by living in the moment and by not sweating the petty stuff.

I try to keep a positive attitude

all good stuff

I lead a joyful life by being happy with what I have, looking for the positive in the negative, putting my trust and faith in the lord, and let him guide me in the tough times

I don’t sweat the small stuff, and keep a positive attitude,

I love Joel Sermons.

I try to find something to be thankful for each and every day!

Greetings in the name that is above every name…JESUS!!!
The HOLY SPIRIT spoke this to my heart years ago…”BE CAREFUL HOW YOU HANDLE MY CREATION, THEIR ETERNITY DETERMINES HOW YOU BECOME INVOLVED WITH THEIR DESTINY.”
This is something that I have found that when you become involved in the life of others… you are the happiest..for being an encourager, a blessing, a giver, to others, my life is continuously being filled with much joy loving on GOD’S people…

By trying to help others and appreciating the environment.

i count my blessings

Would LOVE to have this. I enjoy all of Joel’s sermons )

By being grateful for everything that I have every single day!

when i wake up in the mornings i thank the good lord and i feel so happy just knowing that jesus is going thru the day with me and he is going to be there in case anything goes wrong he will be there to take care of it and when i pray it also gives me a joyous feeling deep inside of me if everyone would listen to the lord they cant go wrong he is filling their mouth with the words to speak and walking with them where ever they go in other word just having the lord inside of you is a geart joy that sums it up.

How do I live a joyful life? I live for the Lord. 10 years ago I was told I had less than 2 yrs to live because of breast cancer. Today I am alive , healthy and teach a ladies Sunday School Class. Every day I awaken I thank my Lord.

I thank God for everything I have every single day!

I do what I can for others. This makes my joy overflow within.

The key to living a joyful life is having faith, and seeing the world with spiritual eyes. If we see everything that way, it will put everything else in perspective and affect the way we treat people. Seeing the world with spiritual eyes will help make you happy with who you are, and will influence how you treat the world and those in it. That mindset might evidence itself in our lives by showing love, patience, kindness and healing of emotional wounds.
Having a joyful life means living in such a way to not be dependant on the approval of people, wealth, luxury, material posessions for our happiness. I hope all the readers here get to know that joy, no matter what their faith. And, when you do get to know that joy, share it with someone else!

The very first thing I do each morning is pray. I don’t sweat the small stuff, and keep a positive attitude.

I don’t believe that I am living a joyful life. I was hoping the book would help me with that.

Live a Joyful Life by doing something significant for someone else. Or many others.

would like to win this

God has made such a wonderful assortment of people. I just love getting to know perfect strangers!! I am that women who will talk to you in line at the grocery store and say hello as you walk by. I get so much joy just seeing someone else smile!

I love animals and spending time with my two cats, and the time I spend with them is what brings the most joy to my life. Animals are less complicated than people, but, in my experience, more attuned to important emotions like love and compassion. Their simplicity is of a profound nature and I learn many things from my cats, and other animals, like slowing down and paying attention to things that really matter. To me, animals are spiritual in the sense that seem naturally attuned to God, to the natural world, the universe. I learn about my own nature from animals, as well, even if they are just reflecting facets of this nature back to me.

Joy is something I have been working on in my life. I am way to negative and I am working hard on changing that. This prize could help me in the journey to joyfulness

Reading a couple of your books, getting your daily inspirations and watching your sermons have helped send my spiritual growth into overdrive!!! You are using the amazing gift that god gave you by saying the Word and helping bring people to God!
Thank you so much for what you have done and my life and some MANY others!
Jennifer

I’ve forgotten and I need to know.

We can live a joyful life by focusing upon the Lord instead of our circumstances, our inheritance as our Lord’s child and maintaining an
attitude of gratitude.

First of all putting GOD Frist in everything you do, not just some I mean everything, and seek first the Kingdom of God and all thing shell be added unto you, and what joy of life will not over flow if you follow these thing, these thing will have you beleiving, trusting, having faith,patient to wait on GOD for what ever and joy while you wait,faith without work is dead,living for him is the keys to the kingdom, what ever you need God got it, so just make up your mind because God has a plan and it is mighty sweet so that why it joy in living for God and that why I can keep that joy throught and in my life.

I live a joyful life by celebrating every day all the blessings that God has brought into my life. I try to use the gifts he gave me by working with people and trying to be an example to all who come in my path of the love the Lord wants us to have for one another.K

I am working on it!! This prize would help my on my journey.
Thanks for the opportunity.

I live a joyful life by waking up every morning and thanking God for this day, no matter what the weather is like I still feel that it is a beautiful day because He has allowed me the chance to wake up and breathe another day. I make time to talk to God before I get ready for work, and being quite and listening for his answer to questions I am asking him. As I travel to work, I take the time to admire all the beautiful trees, flowers, animals, clouds, sunshine or rain and feel joy in my soul marveling at everything God has created. As I go about my day I make sure I smile at everybody, and give out lots of compliments to my co-workers and do extra on my job to make it easier for the next person on that process, it only takes a little effort but it makes a difference. Even though both my daughters are away at college I take the time to talk to both of them on the phone 2-3 times a day, telling them each time that I love them and that I am proud of them and that they are doing a great job. God has blessed me with a wonderful life and family. I am a single mother and it has been and still is hard. I put my daughters bills before my bills but I don’t worry about my bills being paid. I have faith in God that he will help me with all my problems.

How do i live a Joyful life? Well I have learned that living my life under Gods will being obidient to his commands my chances of doing things wrong will minimize and My consecuences of good life decisions will come rewarding me with blessings and helps me getting related with others as well and my life under GODS will is Joyful in every way!!!!

My life has been filled with harships. I’m not one to complain, but in order to say how I live my life with joy, i have to tell you the bad things too. In 1986, I was in a serious accident when a driver plowed into the back of my car. I was sitting still and he hit me going, according to the police, 45 to 55 mph. He was trying to look at a woman walking down a sidewalk when he should have been paying attention. It broke my back in 2 places, my neck in 1 place, and it knocked me out cold for over a minute. The driver that hit me was on a suspended lisence. He was on drugs(methanphetamines), and all he got was a ticket! Turns out, he had done it before. I woke up in my back seat to people pounding on the windows yelling at me, “are you alright”. I’ve had 2 surgeries and am on pain killers. I have to get shots, epidural steroid injections, every 3 – 4 months. I am disabled. I cannot work to support my family as I so much desire to do. I have been married to the same amazing woman of God for over 26 years now, and if it was not for her, I would have ended my life long ago. My wife’s mother passed away in 2002. She was a woman that if God made another million women, none would be as kind and gentle as this one was. My wife and her mom were very, very close. She lived next door to us. She helped during all of our hard times without asking for payback or even a thank you. She just did it. My father-in-law was a very hard man. He did not treat his wife well at all and now, I take care of him. He has parkinson’s and alziehmer’s diseases. Through all of this adversity, trials, heart-aches, and being suicidal, God has given us so much more than what the enemy has tried to throw at us. WE HAVE JOY!!.We have struggled with financial hardships for so long, we don’t know anything else, but…….WE HAVE JOY!! GOD HAS BROUGHT THIS FAMILY THROUGH THE HARDEST TIMES I CAN IMAGINE, BUT WE STILL HAVE THE JOY AND THE GRACE OF GOD ALMIGHTY! I want to say to Pastor Olsteen, thank you. I watch your sermons when I get the time. They always help me and it’s funny, everytime, it seems that your message is exactly what I need to hear. Thank you so much and may God bless you and your family.
Most sincerely with the love of Christ,
Scott and Sue Miller
Springfield, Mo

I live a joyful life by following God’s plan for my life. This includes listening to the direction He provides regarding the big and small things that we have to deal with in life every day. The key for me is to listen to what my heart and intuition is telling me; and then follow through accordingly. This of course is God speaking to us. In addition, it’s important for us to listen carefully to the signals that our body is sending to our mind each day. God made our bodies to give us signs when we are out of balance. Therefore, we come into physical and spiritual balance when we say yes to moderation, and no to excess; yes to regular rhythms in activity, and no to erratic schedules; yes to deep rest at regular intervals, and no to lack of sleep; and yes to being in your comfort zone, and no to constant stress.
As we practice this, we become more aware of how our environment and personal choices negatively or positively affect our state of being. As a result, we become more present; and this allows us to not only hear God’s voice more clearly, but also to fully enjoy God’s creations, as well as become aware of His desires for our life. As a result, we not only sustain our joy, but over time it also becomes enhanced.
This is how I sustain my joy every day.
“When you correct your mind, everything else will fall into place.”
— Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese philosopher

Over the years I have used these ways to live joyfully and have pass these ways on to my children also. Some of the ways are: 1. Get moving, don’t sit idly by, but do what I can for my self and ask God to do the rest. 2. Remain as active as possible for as long as possible. 3. Never stop challenging myself. 4. Remove the word failure from my vocabulary. 5. Reach out to help someone/a stranger and 6. Keep my word.

I live a joyful life only trusting in Jesus and beleving that he paid the ransom for our Joy Psalm 23

To live a joyful life I put Jesus first in every aspect of my life. Just knowing that He loves me makes my life extremely joyful! I do the work He has called me to do by singing. I find that doing His calling makes my life happier and fuller than it was before. He has seen me through so many things and has never let me down, not once! I can turn to Him in any situation and He is always there. He is my ever present help in times of trouble. How could I not be joyful?

first of all i have a disabled husband so life starts everyday at all times day or night as he is always in severe pain i work 40 plus hours and help everyone i come in contact with either by a smile and good words or the food from my house or the clothes from my back or a simple joke or a shoulder to cry on or an ear to hear what they have to say and if they ask why why do you make sure everyone gets thier favorite cake or pie or sweet on thier birthday or on holidays everyone gets a card, gift or what ever, why is it important to you WHY well because i feel everyone is important and specile and should be treated that way and most people dont know what someone elses life is like such as do they have some one to say happy birthday to them will they recieve a valentines day card a christmas blessing.. or are they alone and hurting and hiding it….. I have been there done that and then god came into my life and unless you realy know me all you see is someone realy happpy all the time very busy and praising god if you realy know me you know the pain and worryies and troubles and burdens everday brings and you ask how i can think of others much less be so happy and i say cause im living life as god wants me too and he handles my worries just as he cares for the butterfly so i just help him by helping others and by showing them how much of a difference god makes in our lives and i show by example and just want everyone to feel specile as god made us all specile and in his image and is always there for us we need to be there for everyone and be joyful and spread his love but people dont always believe what there hear but if they see it lived and shown and in thier eyes proven by example then they can believe and change and let god help them to help themselves be happy and joyfull!!! my husbvand is house bound and we watch Pastor joel all the time and he realy enjys him so i would love to recieve this package as i would then give them to my husband as a way for him to be able to listen to him anytime he wanted to add more joy and happiness to his daily life but even if i dont win then i am still blessed by god as he gave me the best husband in the world and god makes my life very joyful and blessed!!! god bless everyone!!! remember to smile and pass on a spirit of love and joy and realy listen to someone try to walk in thier shoes and be thoughtfull of them and show the joy living for christ can give you and them!!!

Loving, Living and Giving are my Motto in my daily living and this keeps me grounded and forever grateful for Jesus’ love and Mercy that endureth Forever…….Thank you God!!!!!!!
Respectfully,
Fredrick E. Moore

I can’t do anything with out the help of god’s holy spirt that lives in me and guides me through life’s storms every day,by prayer and faith and most of all trusting him no mater how the things in your life my hurt or seams unfair to you,you have to have faith and he promises to never leave or forsake us,he knows how we feel because he lived on earth as human have faith,trust him no matter what(smile)

GOOD TO ALL THINGS THAT WE DO WHEN WE SAY YES AND DO IT WELL THIS MAKE US GREAT GODLY AND WITH THIS IT LEAD US TO THE OPEN DOORS AND THIS HAVE TO LEAD US TO THE LOVE WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND HOLD IT,HE OR SHE WELL TO WELL BING OF GREAT LOVE IN JESUS.FEAR AND WHAT PEOPLE SAY SHOULD NOT SET US BACK BUT PRAY FOR GODLY ENHANCING FOR GOOD DOINGS FOR THE WORLD TODAY LIKES TO TALK ABOUT THE BAD THINGS OF US THAN THE GOOD THIGS(AFRICA)MEN DO THIS TO SET YOU BACK FROM GOING FORWARD WHICH ONLY GOOD DOING WE LEAD US TO GODLY IN JESUS CHRIST SO LET US PRAY FOR EACH OTHER FOR GOD’S INTERVENTIONS FOR OUR WELL DOINGS.

I am just learning to give God all my problems so I can live in his joy.

I believe in God’s Favor and Blessing for my family at all times. He is always before me, behind me, at my side, above me and beneath me.

LIVING IN JOY MEANS PUTTING ALL PROBLEMS BEHIND AND MOVING ON IN HIS ABUNDANT GRACE AND LOVE.

I was blessed to be able to attend Joel’s Praise and worship at Dodger Stadium, way more exciting than any Dodger game!

How do you live a joyful life?
I never let my heart harden, even towards others who hurt me the most or with envy of the things I don’t have.I believe in unconditional love, love should not have a price tag.I won’t help throw stones and be judgmental.Life is a big book of lessons, without mistake’s how would we learn? I give forgiveness like I want to receive forgiveness.True forgiveness you learn, grow, move on and should not be able to take back. I have personal relationship with God, he’s my God. God loves me!

the best way to live a joyful life is to let God be God.

I have learned to be present with the Lord and remember that he is with me in all my situation, because there is always more than meets the eye. I accept what is and put my faith in the Lord because he knows where I must go from there. I try not to complain or wallow in my sadness, I have faith and the willingness to learn what can be learned and a readiness to do what must be done. I have faith that God gives me what I can handle. So I try to let things go, and putting my trust and faith in God. I am very grateful that it leaves room in my heart for joy to manifest.

I live a joyful life by praying, not just for myself but for others as well, everyday, studying Gods word everyday and doing what his word says to the best of my ability.

I live a joyful life by being connected to the source of my joy,Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. He has made my mourning into dancing and brings unspeakable joy to me in the mist of confusion. I just want to thank Him for all He’s done for me and when I do that I receive more joy.

At This moment in time, And being A Christian, I am not living a joyful life. With that being said, That is why I am entering to win this Audio. I need direction and prayer. I reckon’ that’s enough said.

Living a joyful life is simple…meditate on and follow the word!!

I believe when Jesus is your focus and your life is in order with the word of God you have an abundance of joy….JOY is our strenght that we recieve through the relationship we build with the Lord in our hearts..our JOY is eternal and cant be taken away…Joy is our fulfillment.

To live a joyful life one must not dwell on materialistic goods but find the good in all things. For God is in everything. I myself live in poverty and struggle everyday to keep my family safe, but praise God I can still stand and sing his glory. To live a joyful life is to know Christ and know that someday soon I am going home.

It was God taught me through Tozier so many years ago – Blessed are the poor in spirit. He taught that it means that I am truly impoverished spiritually, bankrupt and destitute… without God. Therefore, when I have that right understanding of who I am and what I am, EVERY thing makes me rich! Happening to see a turtle in the water next to the road is a delight! Finding a penny on the ground is a reward. Making someone smile basks me in warmth. Expect nothing, delight in everything and have a culture of thanksgiving. That hallmarks my life – any life – with joy.

I live a joyful life every day by believing in the Lord even when life gets rough. Those are the days that he comes most in my life by giving me even small things to be thankful for. I’ve learned that the Lord does what is best for us even when we have those dark days and people forget that he is a loving Lord.
I am going thru a horrible divorce that I do not want and yet every day he gives me something to smile about and I try so very hard to remember to tell him that the little things as well as the big things are so much appreciated.

To me to live a joyful life is to forget about yourself and look around you to see what good and joy you can give to others. When you forget about “me” and concentrate on the needs of others, you begin to find the joy that only God can give when you give of yourself.

I have been going to church for almost 2 years. It took me a while, but I finally decided to put Jesus first in my life. I have had such bad luck in life. I finally decided to turn my life around, I got Baptized last year and this year I joined the Ladies Word of Life conference. We are going to New York for weekend to spread the word and speak for our church. I have felt so relaxed since coming to church. I know Jesus is with me.

I live a joyful life by trusting in god and living everyday to its fullest…and my 6 grandkids help make that possible
and I remind my self I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me and also I tell my self This is the day the lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it……I love the lord and thank him so much for my salvation.

My Joyful life comes from knowing Christ lives in me. Through thick or thin, high or low and then being able to share this undeserved love with others. Teaching my grandchildren how to give of themselves with Christ as their first thought. Praying for those around me in their time of trouble, lending a hand, a shoulder or just a smile.And still being able to hear God’s voice in all of this gives me such great comfort and joy, For “this is his day and I will rejoice in be glad in it”

ilove your shows and hope i win joel osteen living infavor, abunden thanks nina byers

How do I Live a joyful life?
I begin each day surrendering my life to Christ, this helps me to realize that I can do all things through Christ whom strentghens me. Also asking the Lord to give me His favor each day throughout the day! This helps me know that no matter what the day will be a joyful day cause it is a day the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad! Spending time with my grandchild whom has a terminal disease helps me to know that God truely does help us each day, for each day my grandbaby lives is a joy!!!!

I’ve always found joy in nature. To look at the animals and see how they live is a relaxing and joyous thing for me. I’m always amazed by the way they interact, get their food, etc. I have two Jack Russell Terriers who bring such joy to my life! They make me smile just by being near me. It’s sweet to watch them care for one another, and to even care for me! Often they cuddle with me, or offer a lick to show they’re standing with me. I see God at work through them as they care for one another, and for me.

I learned to live a joyful life everyday through my service to others! I work in the Emergency Room and everyday I see people from all walks of life entering and transitioning. And they all have a story. It keeps me humble and grateful. And it reminds that the joy of the Lord is my srength. THAT YOUR WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT YOUr JOY SHALL COME IN THE MORNING.

By accepting Christ as our sole redeemer,provider and advocate.
By acknowledging God as our loving Father.
By being in His presence always.
By approaching him unceasingly in prayer.
By studing the holy scripture regularly.
By turing our lives into the Holy scripture for others to read.
By enjoying being always in the midst of our brothers and sisters-in-Christ.Above all,by showing love and making peace to mankind and all of Gods creation on earth.

Taking each day as it comes, as a Blessing from Our Savior. Sharing the quality times possible with my loving wife. Giving praise and glory to our Risen King each day.
These are just a few of the Daily exercises I try to participate in each day in order to keep the joy and happiness alive and well on this Path directed by Our Savior.

how to live a joyful life,i do it by faith in knowing that i have to love not only my family members,but all those around me,to do this i must pray daily,and ask god to forgive me of any sin that i may have commited knowingly are unknown.it starts with me and a relationship with my creator,each day i give him praise through jesus christ my savior thanking god for him dying on the cross for my sins,asking him to guide and come and stay in my life everyday

I live a joyful life by always looking towards GOD and counting on HIM for everything; I keep myself focused on HIM by praying and praising everytime I get a chance—that is my way of communicating with HIM. In spite of all the struggles and tribulations I encounter in my life on almost a daily basis; I know that I will have joy in my life because HE always comes to my rescue and I know I will see the light at the end of the tunnel.Before I became real close with GOD I would live in stress and anxiety always but I have learned that I can conquer anything with GOD on my side; I receive Joel Osteens word everyday for about 2 years now and it is always a comfort to me and others because i make it my mission to forward his word in my job to all the co-workers that I can and I can testify that it has spoken to my life and the life of others.

Glory be to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! I say this always knowing that the Lord is with me where ever I may go and whatever circumstance I am in. I pray for patience, I pray for love and understanding and knowledge and wisdom to get through each day. I get inspired listening to songs of praise and reading my daily devotionals. Attending church and listening to the word of God; This brings strength to my soul. Always acknowledging that my Lord Jesus Christ paid a price for each and everyone of us! Who are we? We are his!

You can live a joyful life by living the way Jesus would.And always thinking of four words WHAT WOULD JESUS DO. Jesus will never you or forsake you. We are children of the most High God.

THis may sound silly but I am a 31 year old recovering drug addict,and as a result of years of heroin use, my teeth have gtten bad. Although no one can really see them anyway, I know they ar bad, and as a result, I waje up daily feeling down and depresed. Butyesteday, something was different. I went into the bathroom at McDonalds (of all places)to wash my hands after sloppily eating a caramel sundae and there was my enemy in front of me. And that enemy was a mirror. I do mybest not to look at that awful-looking thing but ,for some Godly eason, I did look and I said to myself, “Neil, you are a really good ing person.” Not in an arrogant way, bt in a way that I knew that I was a child of God and he doesn’t make ugly people. And that small moment brought me a great amount of joy.

I think the secret to living a joyful life is to be of service to those around you. Further, living by the golden rule Jesus himself set forth is a good basis with which to start. By treating others the way you would want to be treated we start a never-ending cycle of love.

To live a joyful life, you have to let go and let god have his way. you have to stay in communication with god constantly and believe that god has only good things in store for you.He wants us to prosper, so we have to know that we will give us great things. we just have to believe…

Knowing that God is a God of correction and corrects those he loves should give us all joy. ALthough none of us like punishment, it is better to get corrected here and reign with the King than to be wrong and burn forever!

I live in a community of helping others…this is the worldly community in which we all live. I give all the Glory to God and Jesus My Savior for all of my successes and for those few failures I have had along the way.

I know that our God is a friend, Savior, and he loves us and wants us to be joyful in our life. Anytime that I fell worries come on I sing Amazing Grace believe me I really have gotton good at that song. 2 weeks ago I was found dead in my kitchen. After 45 minutes of cpr and multiple shots, tubes etc. God let them bring me back for a second chance. I know that God wants me to be joyful and that Love with everyone. Its not very often that we see the gates of heaven and then their gone again. It gives you a reason to smile because you know what you have to look forward to. God can and will make you smile for no reason and that smile makes and abundance of Joy in your life.

One of the basic keys to living a joyful life is to realize that the only thing you can fully control in life is your own attitude. Keeping a joyful mindset requires that you keep your attitude in check by maintaining a close personal relationship with God through prayer and studying the sermons of Jesus. Another requirement to having a joyful life is best simplified by a quote from Joel Osteen’s “Your Best Life Now”: “It’s vital that you accept yourself and learn to be happy with who God made you to be.” When you live a joyful life, others who don’t have that joy will ask you how you do it, which opens the door for you to share the grace of Jesus with them.

I lost my job and had plenty of anxiety attacks, my wife would slip up once in awhile and release her stings upon me. But knowing King Jesus has my back, little by little I resumed my battle position in armor. Praying and talking with GOD everyday through out the day brings peace and joy. When you have this and share a smile and are grateful for everything no matter how small or big….you cannot stop it, but to receive even more abundantly that which you have sowed. By the way did I tell you what our King Jesus is doing for me? Funds became available to pay our bills and feed my family and I’m going back to work soon…..I have a loving family, GOD’S Love and I have love for everyone. A joyful life is a gift from GOD everyday we seek to please our Heavenly Father………Peace and Love to all.

Real joy to me is knowing Jesus. That I have a relationship with a god that is in control of all things. Which means everything is going to be alright. Sure everyday there is evil lurking around but real comfort and joy comes with my relationship with Jesus. Praise God

Joel Osteen sermons make you want to have a better life and makes you stop and think about your attitude before you make judgements. I want to have a joyful life and people around me do the same.

I first start my day by hitting my feet on the floor,letting oh satan know I’m up don’t mess with me.I Pray thru-out the entire day. Giving every one a smile all day when asked what are you smiling about.? I tell them about my Lord and Saviour and what he did for all of man kind.
A song in my heart,smile on my face,having a friend to lean on all day.
Knowing if the devil does try to come knocking, I politely ask the LORD would you Please get the door.

I wake up thanking my lord for allowing me to see another day and always thanking him for my husband, our famlies, our church families, my work families, our friends, our foes, our brothers and sisters from other countries who’s going thru situations which they can not control but i ask him to forgive all his childrens from their sins and protect us all from evil and temptation but to allow his holy spirit to guide us to do his will which is pleasing to him and while i’m at work i never stop praising him with a song and prayer for my co-workers are young but if they need help i never stop letting them know that our father knows them and their situation and there is no better person to trust and depend on then jehovah and his son jesus for there will always be something but with faith in god everything is possible just keep the faith and try your best to live right and follow god’s rule while reading his word and applying the word in your life for the road won’t be easy but it will be the right path to follow in order to save your soul but remeber the main to rule which will always seem hard 1. to have no other god before him and to love your neighbor as yourself for we all must have love and joy in our life no matter the situation

I live a joyful life by simply knowing that God provides for my every need. I seek His direction according to His will and accept things as they come. I strive to be the best me that God intended me to be and I keep an open eye and ear for the bountiful opportunities that God puts in front of me. I maintain a thirst for knowledge and read every day so that I have the best opportunity to receive God’s communications to me. So many things in life are a choice and joy comes as a product of those choices.

I live a joyful life by Loving everyone (even my enemies). Love is what is needed today. I do not hold grudges anymore. I start my day with prayer each day, thankful for another day and thankful for life.

i belive that life has many trists and turns and even many disappointments. but man is put here on earth with a purpose .when we find out what that purpose is and submit to it and unto god i believe life become more easyer to live .we have a sence of direction and purpose. than learn to live one day at a time with purpose. submitted by robert walker

i belive ,trust and worship GOD everyday

i always watch ur show at 8.30am every sunday, at first i dont lyk it bec. some pastors i know dey just talk bec. of fame, money…, but wen i try 2 hear 1 of ur …i would’nt say sermon bec. i find it instead sharing ur experiences, ur life, ur interpretation of d bible, after dat i was addicted not bec. ur good looking lyk wat ur saying (though its true)but bec. its all about daily life based, and i was able to have a fellowship even its only in t.v., but once in a while if i happen to get a chance with my friends we talked about your sharing, teaching and were happy bec. we wer able to do 1 of JESUS teachings…wen 1 or 2 gather in MY name IM in d midst of them,we feel d joy dat JESUS promise, through you we are all reminded of JESUS story…teachings, promises…GOD BLESS you, your family, your t.v. station, staffs, hope you, we, could reach more “neighbors”. PRAISED GOD, THANKS BE TO GOD!

I live a joyful life because I am living and trusting that God is leading me and guiding me. I am now concious of how great “My God” is! I am Abundantly blessed and Highly favored!! I know that God is the head of my life and He is leading and guiding me to that purposed life that He has prepared for me. There is power in the name, JESUS!!! Thank you and God Bless.

I always watch u Joel and u always make me cry when I see u. (in a good way) I live a joyful life by waking up in the morning and saying THANK YOU LORD FOR WAKING ME THIS NEW DAY LET ME SPREAD THE JOY THAT U GIVE TO ME TO OTHERS AND TELL THEM HOW GOOD GOD IS ALL THE TIME. THAT SOMETHING WONDERFUL IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO DAY. I LOVE KING JESUS.
Thank you Joel for teaching the word of GOD with such truth tenderness and kindness. Thank you Lord for my Life with out u I am nothing Love King Jesus.

My daughter and I are going through kinda of a hard time right now. We would appreciate prayers.

I try to stop being a moody, angry, impatient person. I strive to be at peace with myself and the world and loving every day of my life. Maybe growing older has helped, but certainly changing a few things has made a lot of difference. Analyzing what I can or cannot change has allowed me to stop worrying about the day-to-day stuff and focus on what I want o be and how I want to live.
I look for joy. Finding joy in life can take practice, but it will eventually become second nature. You may be late leaving because the kids wanted to say goodbye, but you may have just missed being in a major head on collision. Either way you are still late, but your attitude will be different depending on how you look at it.

I live in joy by knowing that because He lives I can face tomorrow. In the midst of the storm there is peace and joy in my life.

How I live a joyful life is by understanding first what the Lord did for me on the cross. Konwing what it means to be called and being chosen to do waht the Lord has choosen me to do. The pit He called me out of was severely dark, took me back to do His will in that pit and my joy comes from seeing the light of Christ transferred from me to the people I left in that deadly pit. As well as,the hope I see and feel in the eyes and hearts of the ones God has choosen me to minister to, gives me the joy that sustains me. If I were blessed with Joel’s audiobook, I would find the joy of the Lord in the ones that I would share it with. Hearing Joel’s messages myself when I was at the end of my rope gave me the hope I needed not to give up. I would love to bless you with my testamony and then I know this message will come come back viod. God’s word never does. May the Lord continue to bless Joel and His service to his calling. Amen

I INJOY JOEL AT LOOK AT HIM BEFORE I GO TO CHURCH I LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL MY HEART HE IS BY MY SIDE EVERY DAY AND NIGHT AND HE EVERY WERE

Living a joyful life for me is living a life of gratitude and listening to Joel Osteen every chance I get..My family has gone through a rough time the past couple of years..Loving and supporting one another is the most important thing. Looking into my grandson’s and my daughter’s eyes help me to renew my strength daily and the joyful life comes from the gratitude for life. Amen..

I live a joy filled life by knowing that Jesus Christ has given me everything I need & secured me a place in Heaven when I die, even though I am not worthy. He has given me such beauty on this earth to behold & abundant blessings which I do not deserve. There is a special joy in the heart of the born again believer because we know that the beauty the earth possesses in nothing compared to what we will have one day. I thank God everyday for all the blessings He gives me, large & small. I acknowledge all good things come from above & weather I go or weather I stay, I know I am a winner anyway.

How do I live a joyful life?
By waking up and giving god the praise and glory for another day and asking for the direction to do his will. I’m thankful for to be able to hear a message from a soilder of God and I beleive Joel is that. I pray that God continue to bless him and his family as they continue to bring the word of truth and a life of promise to the world.

hi joel,GOD bless you and your family. I live a joyful life cause I put GOD first . thank you so very much your’re just what the doctor ordered’ love you.

JOEL MY DAUGHTER AND MY GRAND DAUGHTER IS NOT SPEAKING TO ME FOR SOMETHING WAS DONE BUT I PUT IN THE LORD CARE BACUSE I LOVE THE LORD HE AKES CARE OF ME AND MY HUSBAND

Hold onto Jesus and worship, worship, worship, the joy of the Lord will fill your soul and what is in the soul will radiate out of your mouth and your whole walk will be different. What’s in the bucket comes up in the well, others will see this inward joy and will be drawn to you and to the Love of Christ within you. In the Lord is fullness of joy, and apart from Him there is no true happiness or peace. But with Him life can be more rewarding and joyful than we can ever imagine.

I live a joyful life by knowing that abundance doesn’t always mean money. Thinking of the entire wealth of my life, my friends and my family, most importantly my daily relaionship with God. My life is full of abundance if I look for it. Instead of focusing on what you don’t have, focus on what you do have. I am the branch and God is the vine…..this is where I try to focus daily as I go through the trials that the world puts in front of me daily.
I am looking so forward to seeing you in Tampa in June. I have followed you and your teaching, by reading your books and following you on TV. Look so forward to the opportunity to be in your ministry in June.

I live a joyful life in the Lord by being obedient to His word & knowing in my heart that there is a better place waiting for me when I leave this world!!!!

How do I live a joyful life? Our faith justifies us, Jesus dying opened the gate of regeneration, adoption into the Kingdom of Our Father. His blood atones our sins, his grace and mercy and reconciliation all work together to propitiate our relationship with Jesus. So, all we have to do is trust in Jesus power of the Holy Ghost that it will do what Jesus said it will do, comfort, guide, protect, teach, and intercede on our behalf. Therefore, we can rest assured that God has our back in all that we do that is according to the word of God. I follow the above plan that is how I live a joyful life.

Watch your program as much as possible, always record the program to view later or share with my children. Lifts my spirit and keeps me on track with the commitment to God’s Plan for me. Love the humor!
read the article recently of Buzz Aldrin “Communion on the Moon” when he landed on the moon so many years ago, drinking of the wine and eating the bread and realized how important we must keep Jesus in every walk we take.
God Bless you Joel for taking a walk you where uncomfortable with some years ago. When we step out of the box and have those uncomfortable feelings, place those feelings in Gods hands, as you well know he will keep us on the right road.
Thank you for that you do in God’s name.

I live a joyful life by remembering what God has given me: life, liberty and the ability to pursue happiness in Christ’s favor. Since my lung transplant, each day I can get up and remain healthy gives me a sense of joy and accomplishment. My wife helps me live a joyful life with her smile and her attitude of commitment in Christ. I also remember that God asks us to serve others, and I do so cheerfully. I have had a lot of tough times lately, with the house being flooded and I was in the hospital for a week, but I still remember that God has favored me with his Grace and this makes me joyful. Having Joel’s audiobooks would allow me to share my peace and grace with others in my circle of friends and acquaintances.

I see those troubled and in despair every day. I take the time to ask them to envision the times when they were the happiest – to hold those moments close to their hearts – to take those feelings and wrap them around themselves – and to remember that those times were when they felt the arms of God around them – and to not forget that those arms are still there, they just aren’t bothering to remember to pull them close. When I say this to these people, it makes me remember to do the same thing.

I have lived a joyful life since the Lord set me free from being a slave to depression, negativity and all the obstacles that have come against me. 13 years ago I was told that I was going to die and the chief of the maternity ward told me I should have an abortion because my child would not make it. My daughter is 12 yrs old now. An honor student, currently scheduled to appear on dishnetwork, on her way to an acting career and she states that God answered her prayers. God answered my prayers too when man said it was impossible God brought joy to my life. I can truly say the Joy of the Lord is my strength. I live life to its fullest there is no greater joy than serving God for he is an awesome God that is always on the move, he is our saviour which has saved us from so many negative things. I have learned that the Lord is a God of provision, our healer, he uplifts us when we are down and gives us joy. We are more than conquerors with him on our side.

THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH….I AM STRENGTHENED BY TRUSTING & OBEYING MY LORD, MY GOD, & MY KING. LIVING A COMMITTED & SUBMITTED LIFE OD INTIMACY… (“IN TO ME SEE”) THROUGH A JOYOUS RELATIONSHIP OF PRAISE & WORSHIP. KNOWING HIM FOR MYSELF & SHARING HIM WITH THE NATIONS AS A MISSIONARY/TEACHER HAS GIVEN ME JOY UNSPEAKABLE. TO KNOW HIM & TO MAKE HIM KNOWN IS MY JOY AND MY TRUE HEART’S DESIRE.

Stay with God and Family and take care of those in need of God.And at Gods speed to Laugh and Live life to the end.

I have to hang onto the teaching and examples that have been set forth in His word! By doing this I can have a joyful life. I’ve learned that in life there are just some things that I don’t even need to grab hold of as they will squelch the joy in my life! Also learning to look for the joy and teaching in every circumstance helps too. Seeking out good strong christian support is also such a benefit to having joy in your life! I also have been given the blessing of many children(10) and if you can’t find joy in each moment of the day when you’ve been given that many blessings along with a strong man of God ….. well ya better dig deeper in His word!! Thank you for the work you do!

I had moved to Houston in 2004 scanning thru he T.V. channels I received Joel and Victorias show of ministery in the old church that his did preached in WOW. His simple prayer he would start every morning was great as he would tell his joke to begin the morning would get you going to receive the word. He has a abundant power voice from the Lord who wont’t want to listen and when Victoria spoke you could listen as well. Another excitement was when his mom would speak what an honor to listen too. Joel could get right to the point that was one thing I really like about his ministry with a laugh(in a good way. To see all the people to gather as one in the church sermon was out of this world to see. What a glory from God to bring all together to praise and pray together as one unit. I wanted to go to his church while I lived there but I never got to,but I did keep up when the new church was being built WOW to that one to. One neat thing is I bought the wookbook and hardback of “Purpose of Life” these materials got me thru a lot of tough times..I went thru a no so good divorce, moved back home and of course pick up and start over but with men like Joel that has the Lord in him so strong and answers e-mails from troubled people and to give HOPE (which is a stong word you cannot ever loss) helpes so much. Well I could talk highly more of Joel and his people. Time to go.Havea very blessed day..Cindy

im struggling but im trying….life has had so many hard balls…but im a believing lol

The secret to living a joyful life is to be true to God and constantly do the work he has led us to do. We are not all pastors or singers but it gives my heart such joy to help those in need in this world and by doing this I am serving my most High God.It is such a rewarding feeling to know you have done something to help others no matter what it may be.

I keep God first in my life and spend time finding ways to help others. I love to see a smile on a senior’s face when I bring them a sweater or a flower. I am secretary in the Missionary Ministry in my church.

God lives.

I live a joyful life by taking one day at a time and not forgetting that God has everything in control. I also live each day as if it were my last by doing unto others as I would have them do unto me. Love, patience, understanding but most of all putting God first in everthing that I do. Also knowing that he died on the cross for each and everyone of our sins. All we have to do is trust and obey. God loves each and every one of us.

I live a joyfull life by aprecieating whom God has created me to be.
If you may asked, Whom did God created me to be? I will say God created me to have life to the fullnes according to John( 10v10b,) and in (jer 29v 11)which says I know the thoughts that I think toward you saith the lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end. knowing this truth, elivate me from fear,so I wake up every morning full of joy and encitment.
Though terible things do happens around me, i am not move because I have the joy of the lord.

Jesus said: I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). This is the secret of it all! I pray every morning before leaving for work, and keep Our Lord Jesus as my partner in absolutely everything I do. By staying focused on Him, I am able to lead a joyful life, because even when the going gets rough, He has always, always helped me through it. Then, the good times seen even more wonderful when they come. By staying focused on Him, everything in life is in the proper order: God, family, work (finances too). I was supposed to die of colon cancer 4 years ago and thank you, Jesus, I am still here!!!!!

Hello, I miss listening to Joel. He gave me hope and joy the same as the gospels do. I am quite old, and ill, also live on a small income. I have thoughts of need, but then I read my bible, and I am encouraged and I go on. I also try to cheer up others, because I know that many people struggle with daily tasks. When I read the apostle Paul’s reports I am ashamed of ever feeling sorry for myself. He overcame so much more than I do, but was never ashamed to praise the Lord. Thank you for your messages. (I have not been able to see them, as my TV has not worked since the change to digital TV, even though I bought the converter box. Blessings to you, and love in Jesus’ name. Julia M. Fielder.

I live a joyful life by putting God and Family first in my life, and teaching my children to do the same.

I am a single dad on total disability raising 18 %`15 yr. old daughters along with a 9 yr. old granddaughter. I live in joy because God has given me this opportunity and joy in the twilight of my life. The experience to share my love and wisdom he has given me, and to see his glory and love everyday through their eyes, is a joy only I and I alone can experience. Living in joy is to experience God and not allowing the inventions of man to become the gauge of your joy.

I live a joyful life by not worrying what other people say or do.I enjoy my family time together.I also listen to the gospel station to keep me focused on all the good things in life.Life in itself is hard enough why stress about things you have no control over…..

To me focusing on the blessings all around me is the key to living
joyfully. So many wonderful children of God have blessed me in the past
and present that I can always find something to be thankful for. If
I feel upset, I remember how Joel says, “Don’t let anyone steal your joy.” That does it for me – I just don’t let them. God is so good!
Thanks for your wonderful positive ministry.

I read the daily “Today’s Word w/Joel & Vicotria” everyday and print them out. I keep some of the copies at work, at home and some in my purse. I work 2 jobs so when I get tired or depressed I read one of the daily devotionals and that gets me back on track again. They help me set my day and helps reminding me how to keep the joy in my life.

I live a joyful life because his word says, “In all thy ways acknowledge him and he willd direct thy paths, and I try to do that and teach my kids to do the same. I trust and love him and that gives me joy.

Every morning i Thank the Lord for another day,an blessings to me and my family to be safe, nurtured in God’s word to be blessed through out the day by his glorifed joy an love for us.Jesus gave his blood for all.We need to all come back to the true sign of salvation,for the Kingdom is ours an ever lasting life.For one day i will walk on that beaitful shore with JESUS

A joyful life can be lived by believing that God is with us always. By stepping out of the boat like Peter did I can see how powerful God is and stepping out of that boat tells God that I trust that you won’t let me sink. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phillipians 4:13)

Pastor Joel I have not always been a joyful person. I was very selfish and self-centered. But, when I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart as my personal Savior and Lord, I was so happy, grateful and joyful, all I could say is..thank you Jesus for saving me. I develop a relationship with God the Father by accepting Jesus Christ into my life, I am just so thankful that He gave me time to repent of my sin. His mercy and grace saved my and I am just so happy to be one of his children!!!
Now that I am saved from the penalty of sin and death; I am joyful that I can spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others. It a great joy to be able to help, and serve others with the love (Agape) of Jesus Christ!!!

I live a joyful life by trying to die to my life and by keeping HIM first place in my life: with a good attitude !!! All the other things and more than I can imagine, are added to my life.

How can one live a joyful life? Many of us always ask that question, I believe that we all can by believing God’s words, pray and always be obedient to God’s will. In addition a positive outlook on life helps because we believe and accept God’s will for our lives. Spreading the love of God to others, constantly reading and studying God’s word all makes our lives joyful and peaceful one. Reading Joel & Victoria Daily Word also helps cement my belief in God and make me look forward to his coming and in the meantime live a joful and fullfilled life on Earth.

The only way for me to obtain joy is through the Lord. He gives me the joy and peace and it is because I keep my mind stayed on Him. I find that when I get my mind off Of Jesus and on to me and my problems, joy leaves. So I keep my mind on Him and trust Him. I love Him.

FOR GOD SO THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON
AND THAT TO ME IS ENOUGHT TO LET ME KNOW THAT I’M VERY MUCH LOVED
AND THAT GOD WILL BE WITH ME ALWAYS
AND THAT I SHOULD LOVE MINE NEIGHBORO AS I LOVE MYSELF,AND THAT BRINGS ME HAPPENESS
I HAVE MANY NEEDS RIGHT NOW AND THE LORD IS STILL BY MY SIDE WITH OUT HIM I COULD DO NOTHING AND I KNOW THAT HE IS HEAR WITH ME AS I RIGHT THIS.HE KNOWS JUST WHAT I NEED. THANKS PASTOR JOEL OSTEEN
FOR SHOW AS IF I DON’T MAKE IT TO MY CHURCH I MAKE TO TO YOUR CHURCH
THANKS
AND MY THE LORD LEAD AND GUIDE YOU TO WHAT EVER YOU DESIRE IN LIFE.

I live a joyful life by getting up each morning and thanking the Lord for everything He has given me and my family. For thanking Him for even the ‘bad’ things that might be happening to me at the moment because I know He already knows about it and I know He is in control and will bring it about for my good.

I believe the best way is to keep his promises before you otherwise the curcumstances can depress you.

Every day when I wake up I start my day thanking God for his wonderful blessings and allowing me another day to worship him. I thank him for his precious son (Jesus) who gave his life for me even though he knew I would fail. When I think of how great that uncoditional love is, I can’t help but be joyful. Someone actually loved me that much that he gave his life for me. What a wonderful God we serve!No matter what my circumstances are His love is greater. This is how I start my day filled with joy, peace and love and the desire to share with others.

I live a joyful life, by putting the past behind me and pressing towards the mark of the high call in Christ Jesus.

I AM A GRANDMOTHER 58,RAISING 2 GRANDGIRLS 10-12.I AM A 2-TIME LUNG CANCER SUVIVOR, RHUEM.ARTH.BROKE MY LEG A FEW MONTHS AGO.IN A WHEEL CHAIR.WE LIVE ON A SMALL DISABILITY CHECK MONTHLY.THE LIL EXTRA I WAS ABLE TO MAKE BEFORE I CANT DO ANY MORE.SO WE JUST SURVIVE. I KNOW GOD IS ALWAYS THERE. BUT ONE DAY I JUST CRYED OUT WHY GOD???. I PICKED UP THE BIBLE AND JUST OPENED IT.IT TOOK ME TO HEBREWS 12..MY QUOTE..
LIFT YOUR SHAKEY HANDS AND STAND ON YOUR WEAK KNEES,MAKE OUT A PATH FOR
YOUR FEET. THOSE WHO HAVE TROUBLE WALKING WONT BE DISABLED,THEY WILL BE HEALED.THERE IT WAS IN THE WORD.THEN I FOUND IN PSALM..BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD..AFTER THAT I KNEW IN MY WEAKEST MOMENT,OPEN THE BIBLE,,HE HAS THE ANSWER.THANK YOU GOD FOR YOUR PLAN FOR ME.
DONNA D. IN TEXAS

How do you live a joyful life? From my own experiences, I can say that as a infant through adulthood, through proper nurturing we are preparing for a great life that is expeceted of us. As long as we been nurtured, be began to grow like seeds need sunshine and water,to grow into beaurtiful flowers, we are infants being fed by the word,so that we can blossom into beautiful children of God. We will experience the highs and lows of life, because that is part of our journey, so that’s why we have to trust, obey, have faith, know and believe that whose in charge and allow him to take control over us and our lives, then there’s nothing that we must fret for. God handles all our needs, therefore we can sit back, relax, and enjoy life.

The best way to be joyfull is by been greatful for everything, by making sure That sharing, giving & helping others to be happy, we can be joyful.

bless the LORD

Dear Pastor Joel,
Thanks for your great impact on the lives of millions of people around the world that you messages have affected positively. Being one of them, I would not have known what living a joyful life could mean, until I became a new creation being, being BORN AGAIN.
Question: How do you live a Joyful life?
Answer : Simple, Just let the love and peace of God, which is his word, JESUS, and or the Holy Spirit envelope you evry day and every moment, living in conformity with the word of God, seeking his wisdom before acting in every thing or deciding on anything and you will enjoy peace and joy like you have never had in your whole life, one that transcends every human understanding. Just give it a trial and experience the joy and happiness you have looked for through out your world and life, that you never thought you could have one day. A life time experience, as you discover that other methods of deriving or gaining happiness have been all failures. God’s ways are not our ways.

Yes,the only way to live a joyful life in todays world is to live for GOD. you can’t have any joy in your life if you try to live for people you cannot please people so you have to live for GOD and live right no matter who you live with or what your situation is. you can’t change anyone but yourself no matter how hard you try. you have to be an honest peson and do what is right even if the people you live with don’t do right and that is the only way to have any joy.

I live a joyful life by living everyday to the fullest and in all things I acknowledge God and give him praise. Then on Sunday’s I enjoy a nightcap by watching Joel Osteen before going to bed. Who could ask for more. Life is good and all praises and glory go directly to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Soon it will be six years that Hurricane Katrina hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the beginning of my life being changed. It took several weeks before we found out that our familes were alive and safe. Then the weekend before Hurricane Wilma hit Florida we got the phone call in the middle of the night that our oldest daughter was involved in a bad auto accident…every one was ok but it could have been worst. Then Hurricane Wilma hit and we watched as all the repairs from the previous season were destroyed. Once more our neighbors grouped together and helped each other. Then on the night of October 30th my husband suffer a massive heart attack and died. I held him in those last minutes and watched and prayed. He left me with the most precious gift of gifts…that death is beautiful. The weeks following my yougest daughter was in the hospital twice with no insurnace. My mother was diagnosis with cancer which would the begiining of three different cancers. I had lost my job in March following my husband’s death. Then I was told that I had Multiple Sclerosis. My faith in God grew after each of these. I thanked God and ask him to continue using me as his servant…I knew that greater things were in store for me. I feel that God has selected me for a special mission and that I am the lucky one. My goal is to set an example for my daughters to follow as they grow and mature into young adults and the challenges they will face as they travel along life’s path. Thank you God for putting a smile on my face each day no matter how difficult it is. Greater things are in store for me.

How do you live a joyful life? I live a joyful life by putting God first. Knowing that anything that happens is all in God’s hands! I don’t worry, I pray. I leave the past in the past and live each day to the fullest. I give God all the praise, honor and glory. Knowing that without Him I and my life would be nothing! I find something to smile about eachand everyday and I share my goodness with others. I welcome each day, knowing that it is a blessing. I remind myself and others that this is the day the Lord has made and I say “I will rejoice and be glad in it!”

I live in joy by getting an hour of cardio every day and that gives me the energy to help my 91 year old Dad (with the help of my 21 year old son!) Our three generations laugh together, and enjoy the simple things in life like last night’s beautiful full Moon. How joyful it was for the three of us to stand at the kitchen window looking up at the Moon in amazement!

I live a joyful life by trying to be the one to affect generations to come. I try to break the strongholds in my mind and think positive thoughts. I have faith in God.

Upon awakening every day I am blessed to be able to thank God for another day.I ask Him to direct my thoughts and guide my actions.It is only by the grace of God that I am able to experience the joy of being able to be of service to God and my fellows. My fellows includes everyone with whom I come in contact with.It is a blessing to me to have been given the gift to encourage others,sometimes its just a text message in the morning to let someone else know that they are being thought of, or sometimes a phone call to see how their day is going.Doing this helps me be a better me.When I get out of myself and put other peoples needs ahead of my wants I get to experience what true love is.By showing my thankfullness I am gratefull and when i am gratefull I am full of joy and God’s favor. Thankyou for the oppoyunity to share what I have been blessed with. “Rock”

I love God. I praise God Micheline

You can live a joyful life by counting your blessings and being thankful to God, and resting in the Lord through the trials and storms of life, trusting in Him, and knowing that He is with you at all times. See Him taking you through victory after victory …

Three years ago I was finishing a busy year of cooking and could hardly wait to get on the first train ride to California to see my son and his family. I had just gotten there when I received a phone call from my husband telling me that our 26 year old son had osteosarcoma in his hip. I went into prayer mode and asked God why my son. The answer I got was not what I expected when God said “Why do you question when I gave the only son I had and you have four”. That was the start of my journey of nine months. My faith was questioned by the doctors and we were told why don’t we just give up and die it would be so much easier by his doctor. He fought for nine months, chemo, great pain, surgery to remove a 35 pound, volleyball size tumor that had shattered his femur and when he finally went through the gate he went his way. Peacefully and with his family close. This experience has changed the way I look at things and people. I try to give more and talk to people more about my faith and how when bad things happen you don’t give up and hide you go out and search for the good. My son found God by listening to your program and reading your books. His life had been filled with deep trouble but in the end his faith brought him back to God and I know where he is.

I’m so grateful each & every day for all of my family, friends, & relatives. So thankful for everything I have! Helping others is also something I try to do each & everyday, whether I do it physically or just by praying for them. Praise God!!

I first start my day with a prayer, in witch I try to include every body, family of course, the world also. I say this prayer throuth the day also. there has been a lot that has happened in my life, but I try and work on remembering what GOD has done in my life, when I think of how far he has brought me, just that in itself is enough to keep me joyful for a life time. There is no better joy than knowing the LOVE of GOD.

Living a joyful life is not an easy job given the present conditions both worldly and personal. I have however resigned myself to seeking GOD’S SALVATION, in a “No Holds Barred” manner.Chief among these are resigning myself to keeping the 10 commandments no matter what comes. Their is going to be a lot of sacrifices to be made and the idea of turning my life around puts me in a joyful frame of mind. Bit by bit I’m doing the things that are required of me and the relief that comes from “Taking A Stand” is tremendous! Everyone should take upon themselves to do this. Praying and constantly keeping the commandments present in everything I do and say, minute to minute is a rough job. I will keep the faith and keep experiencing my joyful feelings.

I live a joyful life by living my life in Christ. I cast all my cares upon the Lord and live my life in Him. I try to invite all of my friends to church and everyone I come in contact with so I can share the wonderful life in Christ. I have seen first hand miracles that Jesus has done. How can anyone wake up in the morning and say there is no God when they open their eyes to His beauty. How can anyone go through the life that God has given them without beleveing in Him.

I thank God for every day for His many blessings in my life. Being a witness for Him is one of the many christian things that I do. Always keep God in your heart and let His light shine through you. You never know who will be touched and/or blessed.

I live a joyful, by first putting the lord jesus christ first in my life. Second, giving awawy the love of jesus christ to other. Lastly, letting someone know that the lord jesus christ love them enspite of their problems and that there is no problem that he can’t solve for them.

I live a joyfull life by giving the most and the best of me.
I live a joyfull life by asking God to give me the strenght and the resources needed to improve living conditions of people and animals in need.
I live a joyfull life by asking the Lord to increase my faith.
I live a joyfull life by begging Jesus Christ to give me the priviledge to act guided by his wisdom and mercy.
I live a joyfull life by giving, serving and loving in every way I can.

I seek it from the scriptures, from his creation such as babies, flowers, foliage, laughter from a child, art; most importantly, me. I turn inward deeply reflectively for the goodness in me. Turning out, filtering out, and diminishing everything or person who seeks me harm, hurt or pain. That constant cleansing and purging and detoxing helps me in turn to be forgiving, tenacious in my endeavors of loving, success and prosperity in every arena of life.
It is a constant, everyday, every hour, every minute exercise. At first, it was a chore, now, it is my destiny. Things I can change, change, things I have the power to change, change. People, never try to change, just pray that they will see through the revelation God brings.
Live every day as if it is your last and learn everyday as if you have a lifetime. That is my mantra as iterated by M. Gandhi. The battle is not yours, but the Lord’s as revealed by God.
This is how I have joy in my life no matter the circumstances.

I live a joyful life by starting my day everyday in the word of God. I made up my mind, when my two youngest children, were also taken from me, (4 altogether), to no matter what comes my way, that this is the day that the Lord has made, And I WILL BE GLAD AND REJOICE IN IT!!! You see the plans the Lord has for us is for hope and a future, to prosper us and not harm us. Jeremiah 29:11. So keeping that in mind, when satan comes and robs us of things in our life that we are happy with, it is to snatch our joy from us. ABBA loves us and want us to really be HAPPY. We must honor our LORD always by keeping his joy, by believing his word and promises.(Its like this: We love our children and want them happy always. When someone else does something to them and they become sad we don’t want them that way. We want them to be happy. No one wants a sad child. We want them to know, no matter what happens, just be happy with us and everything will be alright.) I had to learn this. I almost died of a broken heart when my children were taken from me. Literally! But GOD said no!!! Because HE has plans for me. And from then on its been a learning experience. I’m fighting to get my children back. While I’m waiting and fighting, the Lord has inspired me to focus on HIS will in my life. I’m, along with a few friends, are in the process, of starting a non-profit for children. And then, a business taking care of the Elderly. If I wasn’t in the word of GOD, I would be mixed up, unjoyful, doing something else. I live a joyful life by, when the Lord wakes me up in the morning HE is the first person that I say good morning to. Then I begin my meditation on HIM and pray. I then turn on TBN, to hear what the LORD is saying to me. I do this from 6:00am up until 10:30am. So I listen, study and worship with the TV preachers, monday thru saturday! On sundays if I don’t go to church, I delight in listening to the different styles and messages of the LORD from TV preachers and teachers. This is how I keep the LORDS JOY, in my life daily. Don’t get me wrong, I still have disappointments, but I don’t dwell on them. I look to the hills from where my help comes. And remember to be content. Grateful that the LORD gave me One more day to do HIS WILL in my life. Until my children come back home, or the GOOD LORD calls me home, I’m pressing on, fighting the good fight, in the JOY OF THE LORD.

I live my life joyfully by reminding myself about the abundant blessings that God has sent me in the most simple ways. I am thankful for my health, for the love of my family, for the support of friends and co-workers and most of all for the fact that God has given me the ability to work through him to be of service to others.

I live a joyful life every day because the lord has put joy into my heart. and I let everyone I know I don’t have any problems because the Lord is with me. and I thank him so much for that.

By turning all of your worries over to God. People stress over so many issues in today’s society instead of letting go and letting God and this steals their joy. Even though it seems hard, just turn your problems over to God because if he brought us to it he will take us through it.

I live in Joy because I know that I am a daughter of a Heavenly King who loves me. How with that knowledge can I ever not have joy.

I give all praise and worship to me Saviour Jesus Christ.I know that without him i can do nothing.

I listen to Joel whenever I am in my car. The sermons that Joel gives to us are not so much a sermon as a daily reminder of what God has, can and will do for us. He truly works for the Lord and we are well and truly blessed from listening to him.

Lasy feb. i found out that i had CLL, that is a type of cancer, liver de. & my wife said she did’nt want to have anything to do with me or my bills. she took me to court & she & the judge took everything i had & i mean everything even things she gave me for christmas. i really don’t understand the way things turned out but god has a plan & i know he let this happen for a reason!!! i am a new child of god for a year & a half. I love my life now & i know god will give me what i need & TERESA will have one more court to face. I thank god for everything!!!!

Good day to you…blessings from one traaveling heart to a billion others. It is a great day to wake and let my feet hit the floor with a big “Thank You Father”. Abundance and joy are a choice I make each day to look for every adventure to give a smile, a cheerful word, a hug if someone’s energy is not on target. We do not know another’s burden or joy…but we can be ready with our’s to empty our cup on others. I have been blessed to know what it means to have little and to have more than my daily bread….What a wonderful life we have to feel joy in a sun’s ray from heaven, a snowflake among billions falling down, a raindrop that turns a thunderstorm into dynimite in the sky….and to find the refuge of our heart in silence before our wonderful creator and teacher. Let’s all look out and up…for our cups truly runneth over….and a big blessing to all at belieftnet for their many effort to encourage our daily walk.

By helping others.

I am blessed and joyful in knowing that when I wake up each day I have been given another day to praise his holy name. I am testimony that Jesus Christ has carried me and my family through life this far and the future.

I live a joyful life by keeping my Savior # 1 in my life. I always told the students in my Sunday School class in order to have “JOY” in your life you have to put things in order:
1st Jesus = J
2nd Others = O
3rd Yourself = Y In that order, You will experience “J O Y”..
If you keep your eyes focused on HIM, making sure you don’t have time to watch what other people are doing or saying, You will have sweet fellowship with your Savior… PRAISE Him at all times, whether in good times or bad times, Always Praise HIM!
REMEMBER: We can ‘always’ run under HIS wings for safety and protection…Anytime satan is bothering us, we can hear HIM softly call, “Come, run under My wings…” Just as the mother bird was found in a forest fire, burned but upon removal of her singed body her lil babies were found alive and well because she ‘covered them with her wings’. Thank GOD for HIS shelter in our times of troubles!

I have not always known God. But he has always known me. I look back on my life and see all the times he was there for me, though I was trying life on my own. I have lost two children and he was amongst us during that time of sorrow. I have been in other trials and I can look back and see, He loves us (me). We are not holding onto him, he is holding onto us (me). He said ok Tamara, I have watched you try to do life on your own terms for so long, now its time to try things my way. I found Peace and forgivness for thoes I thought I could never forgive. Praise the the Lord! I am free through Christ Jesus. I will always Praise him, even through the storm. All I have to give to him is me and the best I can give with my Faith in him. I am not perfect, But Praise God I am forgiven! Because of My freedom, I am joyful always in Christ. Life is beautiful. I share the word when I can and pray for thoes who wont recieve him. Amen.
Peace and Blessings to all. Tamara

I live a joyful life by spreading joy to others. Whether by saying a kind word or just allowing the joy in my life to spread to others through my actions, it is all of our responsibility to help each other. There is enough hardship in life. We all have it and live it. What separates God’s children is the ability to make a positive impact on those around you. Leave your troubles to God and spread your joy to His children.

I live in joy because I have known from early childhood and continually remember that the Lord my God is the One. It is a wonderful feeling to just be able to say this to myself and others. The Lord has blessed me and kept me all of my life. He has given me many talents and skills. I never knew that I had them until others tell me what a joy it is to them to know me and the little kindnesses that I share with them. I try to live my life by example so that others can see my joy in both my walk and attitude.
In addition, when I look around and see all the beautiful things in nature that my God has created I cannot avoid being joyful.

By remembering each day that I’m blessed and highly-favored, appreciating what God has done for me, and loving my family and friends.

Living a joyful life for me is constantly staying in the rest of God. In His secret place of the most high. When life obstacles come flooding the atmosphere of my life and Satan think he has won; that’s when I go to the word of God and cast all my cares over on him. In God all battles are already won!!! My motto is to trust believe and receive what thus saith the Lord and God will take care of the rest!!! Living a joyful life is everyday goal and strive to fulfill it daily!!!

My faith in our Heavenly Father has kept me going. Knowing that Jesus died on the cross for my sins and I am forgiven, keeps me going. Why did He have to die,why did He not speak up for Himself. You and I know. He died to save us. To be resurrected on the third day, Easter Sunday.

HAVING A JOYFULL LIFE IS SHARING THE LOVE OF JESUS WITH OTHERS, BY LIVING A JOYUOS LIFE IN FRONT YOUR FRIENS AND NEIGHBORS. AND BY LIVING A JOYOUS LIFE THAT WILL AHD CAN LEAD OTHERS TO THE KINGDOM. JESUS IS THE JOY OF MY LIFE AND THE ONE I KNOW WILL HELP ME WHEN NO ONE ELSE CAN.

My comfort comes from the Father.My friend and confidant, attorney and comforter, my strength and soul mate is Jesus, the one I seek wisdom and courage from is the Spirit. These three personages of my God have Loved me, held me up in the worst of times, never left me even though I have left them. Thank You Father for your Son and Thank You Jesus for your Spirit and thank You God for Loving me.

I live a joyful life because I refuse to let the past drag me down. While it may not have been fun or enjoyable or anything I would like to live again, I have realized that I can take those lessons, even if unwillingly learned, and use them to make today’s life more meaningful and more positive. With the support of my family and friends, I find that each day holds new promise and it’s not always in the expected places. Smile and look forward because looking back will not benefit anyone.

I live in joy by doing as I was instructed by Jesus, “love thy neighbor as thyself”. I am a widow of six years and have spent that six years in trying to give back. I do volunteer tutoring in the local elementay school two hours a day five days a week. I have been volunteer church treasurer for 25 years and I sit with my neighbor’s wife when he needs to get out or go fishing, his joy. She is a quadraplegic patient and he cares for her seven days a week, week in and week out.
At 81 years of age, I feel joy and fulfillment in my life by keeping busy doing the Lord”s work. It is difficult to describe this joy except to say that I am happy with my life and with my Lord.

I live a joyful life everyday by being thankful and knowing I am loved by the father.

JOEL HAS REALLY TAUGHT ME HOW MUCH I AM WORHTY I AM OF GODS love.

I live a joyful life by expecting joy and love and peace. It comforts me to know that there is someone looking out for me and providing for me while I’m here.

i LIVE IN THE JOY OF KNOWING JESUS AS MY SAVIOUR. I KNOW THAT I WILL GO TO HEAVEN WHEN I LEAVE THIS WORLD.HE WILL NEVER LEAVE ME OR FORSAKE ME.

I live a joyful life becuase I have the assurance that Christ died that I might live, and by his stripes I am healed. I have the hope that if I live according to his word, I will live with him in glory.
It also give me pleasure to know if I can help somebody as I travel on, my living will not be in vain.
I am thankful that Great is his faithfulness, that morning by morning new mercies I see, all that I needed his hand has provided, great is his faithfulness unto me.

I Live A Joyful Life by keeping God first. Being grateful,forgiving, treating others the way i would like to be treated. I ask my God each day to help me to do his will and not mine. When im walking with God i am a all around better person. I try to make someones day a little bit brighter everyday. i do alot of prayer and meditation. God has giving me a life that I only dreamed about having. And, for that I am forever grateful. I pray that everyone finds God and keep him first in their lives. My heart is full of love today, which makes me the best mom, friend, etc. that i can be. god bless you all.

Because of a gambling addiction, I fall into despair everytime I ignore the vows I make to quit. I give it to God and take it back. Joel has seen me through some very bad times by reminding me that it is Jesus who has already saved me. Not my being good or being bad – it is Jesus who still loves me always no matter what. That gives me hope and brings me back to being thankful and joyful.

I live a joyfull life knowing that God is with me even though I am homeless and living in the woods of Kissimmee Florida. I know that he is testing me to make me a better person. I kinda wish that he would test others. I mean HOW many times can a person keep losing EVERYTHING and still keep believing?

I AM KNOWING THAT GOD LOVES WITH ALL HIS HEART AND HOPING HE DOES MIRICLES FOR ME I THE FUTURE.

thank you for this offer,i like joel because he keeps God positive in your life.

I have found that the closer I get to the Lord the more I am talking about how he is so good and has help me so much within my heart and how I know he has always been there for me. The more I talk to them and the more the truth of the Lord Jesus Christ becomes a reality to them the more my heart is filled as I know they will in time feel the love I do and they will receive the greatest blessing the Lord has to give, a beautiful loving soul. This is where I find the greatest joy in life. Shirley Willingham

I try my best to tune out the negative and only take in the positive!

I don’t sweat the small stuff, and keep a positive attitude, and I pray.

“Every waking moment is pure joy for me, since I have given my life to Christ all that I want to do is glorify His name, and through His Grace help lead more of His children to Him”…

I live a joyful life knowing that as long as I keep my mind focused on God, I will have perfect peace. The joy of the Lord is my strength! – he promised me he will never leave me nor forsake me. Through every test & trial I stand on that promise & thank him for his love, grace & mercy daily – God is an awesome God!

I wake up and offer every minute of the day to God and place all my thoughts and worries in His hands. I let go. but things do creep in at times. Then I talk to HIM again. Mary

I am joyful; in spite of all the obstacles surrounding me. I know that God is in control; and is working on my behalf. When your plate is full;as mine is; God is holding my hand and sending angels to intervene. Thank you Joel Osteen for being so positive and uplifting in your ministry, May God continue to richly bless you.

Lord you have helped me before, but now I really nead You. Please show me the way to make my life pleasing to You.

Thank God for all things,keeping Him in my thoughts keeps me joyful, and hearing a joyful message from Joel Osteen will only help increase a joyous day!!! Thank you for this opportunity. Donna

How do I live a joyful life? I am fully aware of my Heavenly Father’s presence within me, everyday I experience the Love of God. I awake daily thanking God for another beautiful day, for His goodness, mercy, lovingkindness in my life, no matter my circumstances, praying for myself and others. I allow God’s correction and discipline in my life. I worship and praise my Heavenly Father daily, being grateful for all that He has done and all that He will do (according to His Will). Everyday I say THANK YOU JESUS. Everyday I am filled with Joy because I am maturing in Christ, a believer AND a follower. EVERYDAY I am filled with joy because I am still here because of His grace….

Hi,Pastor Osteen is this your spiriual daughter from Albany, Georgia it like 3 hour away from Atlanta Ga. Me and my teenage daughters watch every Sunday morning for we go to church.That my word for today listen to you everyday too for 5 years.

BY KNOWING THESE THINGS :’To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.’ When God takes something from your grasp, He’s not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better, and by concentrating on this sentence: “The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you”

Living in the presence of God, doing good to others and giving thanks to the lord for all the gifts we have received in live.
Martha from New Jersey

I Love HIM… I Love HIM.. Thank you God for knowing my heart because now I don’t have to explain how much I LOVE YOU…I feel my heart melt when I feel your love. HE Knows All!He Knows our Hearts!!!!!!!!He knows we try. How awesome it that!
He picks us up when we fall and He is Always there for us. There are no words in this world that can express HIS Beauty and LOVE for us. Precious is He…Thank you for knowing my heart Jesus! Thank you for everything! I Adore you..Amore’

Hello Pastor Osteen, I wake up in the morning and thank God for another day he has given me and my children to be able to use all parts of our body, still have breath in our body, and thank for the protection he has and is still giving in and out the day and night. I also pray to keep all that is negative and bad away from us and to bring the positvie and good that will us to continue on our everyday journey, and to help better us. I pray that God help me to be a better person (mother, friend, a better child of his, and be more consisted), and to find a church home I usely do at home with my children before bed or watch you on sunday nights when i catch you.

Keeping God first in my life, ( i believe that sums it up)!

I put my faith and trust in God, where he leads me I will follow. When I pray, I thank God for all the things he have done for me. Keeping a peaceful heart helps me to deal with everyday life situations whether good or bad, God is always there, he will never leave me, and knowing that makes me joyful to spread God’s words.
Amen
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I try to live in the moment in terms of always being aware of the blessings, in the form of people and scenery, that surrounds me. Every moment can be a “God Moment” and an opportunity for joy. In painful times, I allow myself to feel the pain but then I pray for myself and/or others, believing that God will help us in our circumstances and joy is revived.

How do I live in joy? Simple. The Lord is with me and he guides me throughout my day. When thee is something to b done, I ask the Lord how shall we do this and he shows me just what to do. It is just me and the Lord to do whatever needs to be done so I just give it to him. I have the holy spirit on the inside and it does guide me and lead me where I need to go. I enjoy watching Pastor Osteen and he is so inspirational. Heencourages me so much that I do not want to miss him when he comes on. I usually can see him on Friday nights and that is my inspiration to get a good night’s rest. Thank God for blessing Pastor Osteen to encourage and inspire others.

I live a joyful life when I hear my family laugh out loud at a corny joke their father made or when the television is shut off to talk about our Lord and Savior and how much our life have change since we became Christian! Oh! and knowing that the day I pass away I will meet my Lord and see my mother how awesome is that?

My life has been very hard to say the least, Joel’s books have helped me deal with life and be a better person, i now know that god will see me through even when things are the most grim. I have 2 of Joels books and i keep re-reading them, i cant afford tp purchase any at this time so i hope to win one of these audio book!! I receive his daily word email every day, and thank god for putting Joel in my life.

I would have to say that I live a joyful life by loving and caring for my kids and husband but mostly being assured of God’s unending love for me. It’s as simple as that.

I trust and accept my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ into my life and by sharing His love to my family they’ve accepted Him as their Lord and Saviour too. It’s a wonderfull to know that after our travel in this temporary dwelling we will be together again.

I thank the Lord every single day for everything in my life, which springs living joy.
I am most thankful that I do not have to judge anybody, but just love them.

I live an enjoyful life by keeping God first in my life, to feel love and kindness toward others, whereas, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps me also to develope inner happiness and peace. By putting my grateful thoughts toward Heaven in a most complete prayer “Thank You”, and through laughter which is God’s sunshine.

I struggle everyday to live my life walking in God’s word. As a teenager I was plagued with mental illness and a childhood that was less than favorable. This has left me with an unpleasant attitude toward life and I have emotional control problems. I always watch Joel on Sunday morning or in the evening. His words are so uplifting, I write down the messages and scriptures and refer back to them all week long when I am having a difficult time dealing with my life. Praise God that I was healed of my mental issues, I find my strength and joy in prayer. I am blessed to have a child and read to him out of a children’s bible. I am joyful that he will have a foundation in Christ. My joy comes at the moments during the day when I realize that God loves me regardless of my shortcomings. God Bless you Joel, for a pure message that does not condemn those like myself who fall short.

a joyful life is one in which you are contented with the state or situation you are in and it brings happiness.This can be achieved by putting you faith and trust in Jesus Christ, the liberator!
practicing to laugh at our disappointments and mistakes helps us to quickly drive away all fears and stress! we must trust in the Lord with all heart and never lean to our understanding. This will produce a life of joy unspeakable and full of glory!

I appreciate Joel’s reminders to untie God’s hands and thank him for what he has done and is doing in my life.

God has been good to me. He never forget my item on His agenda. Pray for a relationship that I am currently involved in. Need to make that closeer walk with my Lord and saviuor. I will write again. Enjoy your sermons.

In today’s world of confusion and lovelessness, I am grateful for all the christian resources available to us and supporting us to live joyfully not just in our families but throughout the world. That we are afforded prayers via internet to spread his word and live accordingly.This knowing this gives me great joy.

I love how Joel continues to remind us that our God is a God that delights in our good fortune and has already set up a wonderful life for us if only we follow Him.Joel makes God more of what He is supposed to be, a loving, caring Father who wants us to have a incredible life.

My life is joyful because of my mom. I live with her and she is so upbeat and has such a trust in God that it helps me to do the same. So, we pray and really trust God to answer our prayers and we laugh and tease each other alot and give our cares to the Lord which is what He wants us to do.

I have been saved for 3 decades and still need the word every day. I have recently lost my home,car and job. These things do not matter but what does is keeping the hope, faith and love alive in your heart. Joels night of hope helped me so much when I felt discouraged in the natural man. I pray he realizes the impact he is having on the people who have lost hope in todays economy and keeps on giving the gift of faith in God! Thanks for obeying the voice of God Joel and Victoria.

Joel…I have prayed for my “baby” sister for a long time, for her salvation. One day she told me she just ‘happened’ upon your show, and was hooked! Praise the Lord, what an answer to prayer. She is going through a rough spell right now but says your show and reading the Psalms really helps her keep focused. Thank you Joel! Carol. P.S.-Every week I call her and we talk about your show!

My life is joyful and peaceful because I know that what ever is taking place in my life is for my good as it is inspired by God. I have learned and practiced that we were all created to give and care for others as our mission here on earth. We were created and chosen by God to be a child of God and to belief that God is always acting in our best interest.

I live a joyful life knowing I’ve done something to impact an individual’s life daily. Life is not worth living if I can’t give unconditionally to those in need.,even if it’s just spending quality time with those in need, or just loaning an ear to their concerns or giving hope to those in need.
There are many adversities we all must face, but facing them with joy in knowing there is hope in Jesus Christ my Lord and personal Savior, gives much hope, joy and peace within.
Many Thanks to Joel Olsten for how he has ministered to me throughtout the years.

When I feel sad or loney all I hve to do is pray.Jesus always has the right answer or the passage for me at the right time!!! God gave us the most precious gift anyone could recieve.

Living a joyful life in this time withthe worldthe way it is is very hard. But even through it is hard my learning to live a Joy Filled life after my son was killed it brought a whole newmeaning to my lie, I raised three children by myself after my husband walked away from us it was not easy but because of God and his love for me he brought me thru it. After my son died I had to find the strength to forgive the young man that took his life was I joyful about it no but I also knew that in order for me to hae any kind of peace or joy in my life I had t forgive and thank God he gave me my joy back.

BY BEING FULLY COMMITED TO GOD AND ENJOYING LIFE TO THE FULLEST NO MATTER WHAT!

Praise God Almighty. I know that Jesus is Lord. And that God is the Head of my life. Every time I’m feeling low. I turn on the TV and there you are Bishop Joel. And it’s nobody but, The Father the son and the Holy spirit. Telling me peace be still. I know that without Thee, there’s no me or us. I love the Lord Jesus for loving me and mine. And even though we are going through the storm. I always make sure that I thank God first and at the end of my day. I thanks Thee again. If I continue to trust Thee as I do and be me for the good by just being nice to people as much as I humanly can with the Holy spirit guiding me. Then by making a little difference it will make someone’s day and keep smiling to know that we ( my kids and me) are saved by his Grace and Mercy. Everything is going to be alright. “The Joy of the Lord is my strength.” 8:10. Amen.

“The Joy of the Lord is my Strength. Nehemiah 8:10

How do I live a joyful life?
I live a joyful life by serving my God, Family, and community in every possible way every day. I have served my country through Active Duty Army for the past 22 years “In God we Trust” “One Nation Under God” as I am very joyful to have my life from all the demands and expreiences he has demanded from my service. I am thankful for my opportunities and express through my joyful daily serving, life is tough, demanding and rewarding all at the same time.
I live a joyful life by having mu priorities in place by bringing joy to others from who I live and serve with and for. My best quote is from other people happiness and joy, brings me my happiness and joy. I bring and share that happiness and being joyful comes from knowing and being happy from within, it starts with what I have that is with me forever, my God, my wife, my daughter and son, and my heart of love for all.

I fellowship with other christians at my bible study each week and in church on Sundays. Reading daily scriptures and prayer are a huge part of my life.

I live a joyful life by believing Gods promises he already made.
I live a joyful life by living with Aloha-love for all.
I look for God’s hand in everything and pray to him for my daily life choices and He always see’s me through.
I believe for favor, abundance and joy!

The joy of the Lord is my strength, therefore if I continue to walk in obedience to his words and trusting in him realizing the his promises are yea and he is a God that CANNOT fail then no matter how sad my situation, I automatically live in Joy because he is the holder of my life and I believe in him totally.

i have always enjoyed listening to you and reading your books are very touching to me.

by doing the work I do with homeless veterans

The Lord is my joy and salvation, I live have my being in Him. Being a servant and serving others bring you more joy and fulfillment then anything else in life. A hard lesson but it worth learning!

I have always lived my life in joy, but lately that joy has been challenged by life ups and downs. I lost my job in June, and then it took a domino affect from there, with the lost of my home and then my body was stricten with colon cancer (stage four). I tell everyone that I meet I had my own JOB experience. But with all of that being said I still live my life in joy, because I know the JOY of the lord is my strength. I’m thankful to God everyday for life, I have another opportunity to spend time with my grandchildren, and was blessed to actually be a coach for my latest grandson while in delivery. I thank God because being divorced for nine years, had the chance to find love again and hope to marry in September of this year, provided I have the money to have a wedding, but I know God will provide. Today I stand to proclaim that God is good to me. I’am cancer FREE!!! so I will do as Psalm 66 reads to make a joyful noise unto God all ye lands, sing forth the honour of his name; make his praise glorious. AMEN

By staying sober, and living my life as the Lord would have me live it.

by thanking the lord for each new day,reaching out and touching others through prayers,phonecalls,email,and sending freebies in the mail to widows,and single parents.i loved how positive you always are.you are a such a blessing to me and others.may god bless you ,victoria and family abundantly,and meet all of your needs in a mighty poweful way.love and prayers from sharon

My life has been filled with sorrow. My first born son died 6 years ago, one month before his 18th birthday. Two years later I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My dearest friends daughter died last September from brain cancer. My marriage has been on the rocks for the last 15 or so years. But I am able to find joy in my life through my relationship with the Lord. He offers me such comfort. Had it not been for the Lord and the joy he gives me, I wouldn’t even made it through the first day of my son’s death, let alone all of life’s other trials. And one of the most important things the Lord has taught me is to laugh and help others to laugh. There is too much sorrow in this life. Laughter helps you get through it. Makes it bearable.

I live a joyous life by saying a prayer to God each morning,before my feet even touch the floor. I thank Him for waking me up, then I thank Him for whatever the day will bring. I try to remember throughout the that “This is the day that the Lord has made and I WILL rejoice and be glad. Because I have had enough sadness to last me 49 lifetimes, I smile everyday, I laugh everyday, I pray everyday.
I rebuke the spirit of depression everyday.

GOD is my main man, Jesus is my big bro and the Holy Spirit is my comforter. The trinity never gives up on me even in times when I have given up on myself. I’m so thankful to my personal relationship the Father.
I know that I’m not perfect and make mistakes from time to time. However, as long as I repent and ask for forgiveness GOD will always welcome me back into his arms.
Man can fail you however Father God will never fail you.

Living a Joyful Life has it’s challenge’s and pit falls as everyone knows. Living it joyfully, is always tested by someone’s personal agenda that conflicts with yours. Acceptance in every phase of life helps one cope with these challenge’s and keeping your God/ Jesus Christ/ whatever your higher power is, part of your daily existence is the strongest antidote to the devil and his ways! It boils down to “in him, and with him” is the way, knowing that some xday you can be with him for eterinty, it’s your choice.

stillness creates strenght,the key to joy is balance,recognize when you are out of balance,focus on what GOD is doing in your life,not on your weakness, stop complaining and communicating to the HOLY SPIRIT,get in touch with how you feel,eliminate stinking thinking,take preventative measures,celebrate your victories,benefit others,to give more,I must sometimes give less,be a living sacrifice,you give but little when you give of your possessions,it is when you give of yourself,that you truly give.JOY is this,it is more bless to give then to receive.

Joel is one of the ways and reminders for me to live a fulfilled and blessed life. I am 27 and have had six miscarriages, my husband and I finally had lucky number seven. Of course she is Heven sent so we Named her Angel. She is the reason I know god is real he knew I wasn’t ready for a baby and when he wanted me to have one he sent her straight down from heaven. I am scared though I grew up in an unloving home my mother choosed my step-dad over us kids. Now that I’m older I know she did it out of fear. I’m scared since I wasn’t shown love I wont be able to give love. But everytime I watch Joel something inside comes alive and I know I can Love God, Myself and my Lil Angel.

I live a joyful life by always praising God and having a spirit of thankfulness in my life, especially in the hard times, when my faith and patience are tested. I live a joyful life through, and with, my son, and showing him what it means to have joy in your heart every day, showing people we met the Spirit of God and His Grace towards us all.

I sister Terry Herndon watch Joel alot on channel 2 at 8am
in the morning on Sundays. What he preach about makes me feel like I
have a chance to obtain a closer walk with Jesus.

I want to live in abundance, joy and love everyday! Praise the Lord for he is good! I try to walk my life as if I would be proud to meet Jesus and not ashamed of my past or any of my future. (I couldn’t always say that, but I was Healed, and it has never been the same since.)
I want him to say good job, for caring and loving others.
Our God is good and has protected me and shown me favor, how could we
ever deny this great love of his. May God bless everyone who reads this sight and believes. He will always out-do our best and he gives more than we can ever expect, but we must give back too.
Love thru Jesus Christ and always.
Laura

I am filled with over whelming joy at:the color of the sky, the shape and movement of the clouds,the wind teaseing the tree”s, the futtlering of a humming birds wings.All the colors in Gods creation and the Majestic ways everything is set down here on this beautiful earth. Then I put all my thoughts on God and how he birthed all this from inside of Him.All the love and glory that comes from inside of Him is more than I can even imagine. It takes my breath away.The list of everything I look at and see would be endless, but my greatest Joy is when I think about my name being written in the Book of Life yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa hoooooooooooooooooo.
with great Love in our Lord
Carolyn

i live a joyful life by keeping all my focus on jesus and praysing my god every chance i get.

I live a joyful life by never letting obstacles bring me down. and just having faith that something good will happen for me.and never giving up.I will always help people who dont have much. I love helping others.

i am not to trusting about ministers on tv. alot of scandals and mis use of money donated in GOD’S name. one day i was channel surfing and came across joel osteen, i was very surprised, i watched him and loved his sense of humor and the stories he told. he was for real. my mother and i are trying to find a church now. thank you,
julie s.

i love to watch you preach and i need to find joy in my life i have so many struggles that sometimes the devil trys to tell me that happiness and joy will never come … thank you for your show because i get my spiritual fill when i watch it and i need that in my life i love God and i know he loves me sometimes i just need a boost

I too love the way Joel preaches. He makes me feel like there is hope for me. That god still loves me no matter what. I want to learn all I can to have a closer tighter walk with my lord. I have had some realy dark times but with God and a little help from Joel I know I can make it!

I Love to hear Pastor Joel Osteen. I’m not in good health, so when Pastor Osteen comes on tv I injoy hearing him. His wife Victoria is a wonderful woman. I have six children, will I have five now. my son was killed on I-26 Oct.27, 2006. God called him home. I have three girl, one of them adopted in 1997, I have had her with me seens she came home with me from the hospital, June of 1996. She didn’t know that I adopted her until a woman told her two years ago. I Told her that I had prayed for a brown eyed baby, and God sented her to me. I love her just as I love my other children, because you don’t havto give birth to a baby to be a mother. And just because a woman gives birth to a baby doesn’t make her a mother. God helps me get through the day. I’ve needed him alot seen my son was killed, that was hard and hurt more than anything I have ever been through, even 28 years of my x betten me. God help me get through that as well. He has been here for me when know one else was. My faith in God has never been any stronger than it is today. I tell my children and every one,” I may not know the anwser, but I do know the man with the anwser.” I Love God, and I thank him every day for my children, all of them.

How do I live a joyful life? How can I not? Each day when I awaken, I realize that I’ve been freed from my past sins. My life is a clean slate. I am almost overwhelmed with the joy of knowing my Lord Jesus. I couldn’t keep from having a joyful life if I tried.

Iam joyful because I lost my job in Nov 2008, then I divorced my husband of 35 years who was verbally abusive then I got a DUI in Nov 2009 I had faith in the LORD it could’va been worst. My job was stressing me out and my husband was stressing me out. Losing my job was a blessing becacuse the stress could have killed me. If I stayed with my husband he could’ve killed me and driving under the influence of alcohol could’ve killed someone else or mysself. But I’m still alive. I feel that I’m blessed and I thank the Lord everday for all the blessing that he has given me.

HOW DO I LIVE joyful life.The wod of the BIBLE ,PRAYER AND FAITH. THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAs made so let us rejoice and be glad in it. palms 118:24 JOHN 3:16, PHIPPIANS 4:13

I live a joyful life by keeping the Word in me at all times for all times. I am a work in progress and I have found accessing God’s Word not only by reading and listening and watching Pastor Osteen has given me the tools to be God’s Word in my home, in my work, and every where I go. As I prepare to live fully in God’s abundance for my family I have seen the enemy work extra hard and was able to meet him outside the gate in Faith because of the Word in my heart. Ive overcome the past so that I wasnt looking for the future but am able to live in God’s now because of Faith.

God has been in my life ever since I was a child. I praise, honor and worship the Lord all day and night. I cannot even think of not including God in all I do. He’s my hope in everything. Joel Osteen uplifts me and continues to motivate me to stay in Faith no matter what. His humbleness is unique and sincere. The way God likes us to be. It doesn’t matter how much or what you have…what matters is how you use it…Is it for God’s purpose? I love helping others and listening to those who seek for that help. The simplest things in life that seem unimportant to others is what I look for. When I do find this and act upon it helping those in need, it makes my day.

I live a joyful life by recognizing that life is precious and being thankful for all the many blessings in my life. I also believe that each day is an opportunity to find beauty in the world, reflect, and to share a laugh by not taking myself too seriously.

My life is joyful, because Jesus hung bleed and died on the cross for me so that I can could have Joy and everlasting joy. Each day that I’m able to wake up is a day to praise him for all things and with praise come a unspeakable joy inside. Just call on the name of Jesus and he will give you a joy filled life…

My joy in life comes each morning when i get out of bed and see the wonderful world God made for us all. As Pastor Joel tells us we have
a choice, to be a whatif person or say good morning Lord this is the day you have made I will rejoyce and be glad in it. Some days it seems hard to say that because of the pain in my body but Jesus always
helps me with these things. I watch Joel and Victoria every time they come on my TV, each program gives me a blessing.I know the singers by name and also when prayer call is on i look foe Joel’s mom,
and his brother Paul. I love you guys. God Bless You All.

How do I live a joyful life? By choice. By surrounding myself with postitive people, and praying for those who are not. By remembering that I am not GOD, and neither is anyone else, and I am thankful for that. Blessed with four children and being there for them. Watching both my daughters play in the school band, my son in football, and my other sons artistic abilities in the distrit art show. Working as a CNA for hospice has been a blessing as well. Being able to help someone, to see them smile, to hold their hand during their last days… hoping i made a difference. How do I live a joyful life? By bringing joy to others.

I live a joyful life by thanking God for the joy I have found in caring for my husband. He has been ill for 12 years and when I awake each day and see his smile, I know the angels in heaven are rejoying. Because we are home bound, I find comfort in calling friends and relatives and sharing a short prayer daily

FIRST AND FORE MOST MY JOY IS IN THE LORD,HE SUSTAIN ME,KEEPS ME IN TIMES OF TROUBLE,TRIALS,TRIBULATIONS AND THE LIST GOES ON….IN THIS JOURNEY FOR THE LORD. BUT I AM STRENTHEN IN KNOWING THAT MY HELP COMES FROM HIM THROUGH MY FAITHFULNESS TO THE TRUTH OF HIS HOLY WORD AND HOW I CONTINUE TO WALK IN HIS TRUTH,IT BRINGS PURE DELIGHT AND JOY TO MY SITUATION’S AND CIRCUMSTANCES IN LIFE. I HAVE NO GREATER JOY THAN HEARING HIS WORD AND WALKING IN TRUTH, THAT ALONE IS MY INSPIRATIONAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO FACE MY DARKESS HOURS, BUT I WILL NOT WALK IN SADNESS OR FEAR BECAUSE HE IS WITH ME, HIS ROD AND STAFF-THEY COMFORT ME. IN THE BOOK OF PSALM 119:49-50 SAIDS IT PERFECTLY, REMEMBER YOUR WORD TO YOUR SERVANT, FOR YOU HAVE GIVEN ME HOPE. SO THE OVERALL ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION IS THIS: IF ONE FOLLOWS GOD’S WORD TO THE LETTER, YOU CAN EXPECT PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING AND LIVE A JOYOUS LIFE, BUT YOU MUST LIVE BY FAITH KNOWING THAT GOD WILL BRING YOU THROUGH TO FULL-FILLMENT IF YOU WALK IN HIS WAYS AN NOT YOUR OWN. GOD BLESS MR.OSTEEN AND HIS FAMILY

By Remembering what God says to me each day. I Listen to his voice in different areas of my daily life. Sure somedays are better than some but the good outways the bad. I focus on the Good things and know with out a doubt who I am in Jesus,son of God. What does that mean? To have Peace within is to love your enemy and know God is with you ALWAYS!

I thank God for each day that he gives me and the blessings that he gives me . I admit at times that I feel like I fail and start to worry but as it says in the bible God doesn’t bring you this far to abandon you and he won’t put more on you than you can handle , so when that happens I go to my private place and cry and pray and then feel better cause I have left it in God’s hands. Then I look at what I already have and know an answer is on the way relying on God is my Joy

I agree to the beliefnet.com

What gives me joy is helping other people obtain their dreams. I work with college graduates assisting them in job search and attainment. The journey from graduate to employee is often a long, frustrating process, especially in today’s economy. It makes me happy when I can facilitate this process for them, not only in career related subjects, but also in overcoming personal hurdles. I believe I am a good Christian role model for them where it truly counts.

I live a joyful life by remembering the things that I am thankful for and not dwelling on those things that i do not have. having the health of my children after they both were very sick w/ seperate serious illnesses in 2005, constantly reminds me of the miracles God is able to produce and how blessed I am that they are still here with me. I am ever mindful that it could have gone the other way at any time. I consider myself to be a true blessed child of the king and it is that belief that carried me thru those trying momeoperatednts

By not focusing on the negative, but rather channeling my energy towards the positive and tuning my knowledge of intuition.

Everyday as life begins its journey, we all may come stumbling upon some rocky roads within the day span. So for I as one individual would live life everyday the best way that I can. I would say a prayer and remember who has made the world. For he is the almighty one who can come and make the world a better and peaceful one. I always call on him who will and always hear me. No matter what the situation may be, I will make my life a better living as I know that he is right next to me guiding me through it all.Thats just me.And thats what I truly believe in my heart and faith.

i live a joyful life by praising my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for dieing for my sins. i live a joyful life by leaving my burdens with Jesus and allowing Him to lead me.

I live a joyful life by TOTALING TRUSTING IN GOD….When things get tough, (job, money problems, family not have peace) I trust in God and then the peace surrounds me, like arms holding me tight, I feel peace and joy and there are not words to describe the joy that comes from totally trusting in God for everything. Joy beyond what you could imagine.

Where can we (I) find Joy? That is a question that most of the world looks and searches for an answer. I am put my hope and faith in God. That wherever I am there he (God) is also. In the good times and the bad time. Holding me and helping me when I can’t do it myself or even when I think it’s me. I know it’s always him. You can find joy if you but look in the right places. Those places are your heart and soul. God himself. Your family, the people that need help, just giving of yourself with no thought of getting something in return. We think that material things will bring happiness, but Solomon shows us that’s not true. What I as well as others should do is to start looking in the right places. Then God will give us all the joy we need. For if we don’t or can’t find contentment (joy)within ntese places, we never will.

BY LIVING A SPIRIT FILLED LIFE. JOY IS A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT,

I live a joyful life when I have my Lord beside me every day. Sometimes I might forget– to remember He is there, but in an instant I know I cannot walk alone. I need Him to guide me, to help me remain joyful in knowing I will spend eternity w/ Him if He will have me. This alone makes my very existence JOYFUL. Everlasting happiness, proclaiming my love and my life for Him, will bring me to the final stage, EXALTING HIM for eternity……

I live a joyful life by being greatful to God for each new day and the opportunities that it brings.

I live each day with God in my heart. Speaking to Him and Listening to Him. I do the things that he guides me to do which is taking photographs. I feel that He puts things here for us to see and to share. This is a gift from God.
In Jesus Name,
Joy Winer

I live a joyful life because I know that Jesus is my Savior. HE has promised to never leave me or forsake me. I know that whatever happens to me is ok because in Romans 8:28 the Holy Spirit tells me that God works everything out for my good because I love Him and He has called me acccording to His purpose. I read my Bible constantly to feed and grow my faith. I have learned as the Apostle Paul to be content in whatever state I am in. I am totally disable and only leave my home to go out for medical appointments. Someone asked my wife recently if I was bitter toward God. She truthfully replied that I still loved God as much as I ever have. He is with me and He is in control so I am fine. I claim Psalm 91 as the protection I need when the devil attacks. I also have a joyful life because of my eternal futuren\ assured to me by the resurrection of Jesus from the grave on the 3rd day after His death of calvary to buy my pardon from sin.

I live a joyful life by being a person of integrity, and by being actively present in all of my daily activities as much as possible. I practice integrity and obedience to God’s word as much as possible, because I feel this is what identifies us as true Christians. When we love ourselves and each other we are most like God, and we show appreciation for the sacrifice Jesus made for us. I find when I’m the most loving in all of my interactions and relationships, I feel deep satisfaction with myself, and I am most joyful. But I keep myself aware of where I should be as close to Jesus’ example as much as possible. The bottom line is I’m most joyful when I remain in the word. I try to keep up with as much spiritual reading as I can get my hands on, and I share all the material with my family and friends. They have been very helpful to me for all of my life, and I am blessed with success and abundance in many areas of life.
Love and Blessings,
Sheree Plunkett
Gainesville, GA

You can live a joyful life by tusting God in all you do and say. If you love him he will bless you and make your life joyful.

I live my life because it is a joyful journey each and every day. Until you have to wake up each mourning and thank God for this new day and this new journey, this gift He has givin me today. The gift of a new sunrise and the gift of being a saved person all past forgiven even when I know I surely don’t deserve it. Life is so beautiful I just can’t see how anyone could not be joyful each and everyday of there life? When the pain is harch and you don’t want to geet up but you still do it because you god will be there to help even when you fall. When your body doesn’t always work the way you remember it use to, at least you have the ability and the gift to get up and enjoy what god has given you today. I just thank Him for all he has given me so far, but I thank him everyday for everything He has in the storehouse waiting for me weather it is here on earth or in heaven with Him, it is a blessing that we all need to be thankful for everyday of our lives. He died on the cross for me and for all of us so we can be joyful and thankful everyday of our lives.

To make each day these best I can. I inspire others to live their dreams. Knowing God is everywhere and with me all the time.

I live a joyful life by volunteering my time to different organizations and my church.

your message give me hope and inspiration

I LIVE A VERY JOYFUL LIFE BY ALWAYS TRYING TO DO FOR OTHERS. I GET SO MUCH JOY AND PLEASURE IN DOING FOR OTHERS. IT MAKES MY HEART SMILE AND HOPEFULLY THEIRS.I KNOW IT BRINGS ME CLOSER TO MY FATHER IN HEAVEN WHOM I WANT TO BE PLEASING TO AT ALL TIMES. IM THE ONE WHOM IS TRUELLY BLESSED BY THIS EVEN THOUGH THE ONES I DO FOR BELIEVE THEY ARE.

I believe to live a joyous life, can only be fulfilled when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, and the more we get to know him the more joy he will bring to our lives.

Every day is a joyful event for me, walking for Jesus,
and serving the needy.

I live a joyful life by knowing that as I go through my day He is by my side. Starting my day I am in silent thought with Him. As I work I take a moment to breath and take in His unending Love. When I eat I am thankful for what He provides for me. Driving I speak to Him asking His forgiveness for not giving myself to Him as often as He wants me to. At home with the ones I love I enjoy the abundance He has brought into my life. Finally, when I put my head down to sleep, I surrender myself to the His will.

I am continously on a joyful journey in life. I have Christ as my centering, and because of this I have internal peace, joy, and happiness. Sometimes I find this mystifying if a negative event occurs in my life, but I remain feeling glorious inside because I know that Jesus is in control of the sitiation(s). I may not like the outcome, but it always turns out to be a blessing in disguise. Jesus brings me eternal joy in an internal way. I could never feel this happiness from external pleasures or material items. They never satisfy, only create glutony of many sorts. Jesus is always there, never lets go of my hand. He remains the same forever and ever. God gives me the strength to do things and these accomplishments are to His glory.
Amen.

There are many ways to live a joyful life but if you really want to live and be the best in life…..be a servant to others. In the beginning, we were predestined to fullfill certain duties given by God. To find out, we are to ask Him what exactly is His will for our lives in order for us to live a joyful life. He already knows what makes us happy. So God being the father, we are to ask Him what makes us happy. Paul says, “Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.” (1 Corinthians 9:19) We don’t belong to ourselves, we belong to each other. Our hearts are so big. Our love is so strong. God wants us to be so happy. Keep others first and watch just how joyful your life will turn out to be! Much Peace and Love Sincerely.

I live a joyful life by thanking God every night for giving me my life back after breast cancer, and every morning for waking me up. For always answering my prayers, even when I do stupid things. Performing miracles in my life, and that of my family members. Helping those in need, and not expecting anything in return. Having my mother and all my sisters and brother in my life. For giving me strength and perseverance so that I can be a living testimony to others.

I live a joyful life, by living a contented life. Having a thought always in me God gives me the best, and God provides me with everything which is more than enough for me.
In midst of all my situation what I am undergoing, it is the salvation and the confidence for my eternal life gives me a joyful living.
i believe God made me in his image, In all my ways, God helps me to reflect his love in me

I live a joyful life despite facing multifaceted problems in our daily life. I knelt down and pray to the Lord every morning askng for forgiveness and for victorious life. Indeed the Lord is at work in my life. I experience his power and strenght in my daily life. He answers my humble prayers. Though I am insignificant servant he use me for His glory and I enable me testify His amazing grace in Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

I was living a ungodly life and I been through alot of things,I don’t wont to go in the past cause it was very bad and painful. End last year in Oct I got saved and before I was wounded and in pain, I love and forgive others who mistreated and wrongdoings to other and to me. The more I been focus in God words I receive the joy and peace,
I say it daily The joy of the Lord is my strength.Everytime time I say that I be joyful every months, days, weeks, and years.I’m so very
Grateful.Thank you Father God.Thank you Jesus

Well I broke my femure bone 4 yrs ago and it changed my life drasticly, I have a metal rod from my hip to my knee and always have pain in that leg, I also live on the 2nd floor so I dont go out much at all. But I live a joyfull life because I have Jesus Christ in my life and he alone gets me through all my days and the pain.I try to study his word everyday, and I give him All The Praise And Glory numerious times a day because I know with out him I couldnt get through all I do.And I tell everyone I talk to it’s only through the Grace of God I can get through this. God is Good!!! And I praise and thank him for all he does for me.

i live a joyful life by thanking god daily for hislove for me for being by my side to guide me through rough times d,thank you jesus for being with me when i lost my dad.

I live a joyful life by chosing a positive attitude each day. I look for guidence within my meditations and prayers to God and Mother Mary.

I had a life where my Mother didn’t love me, and now that my son’s are grown they don’t seem to care, but I give thanks to God for me growing up in the Bahamas, and studying his words in school prepared me for what my future was to be, I don’t have friends or family but I have the love of Jesus that I feel in my heart and soul every day. I cared for my Mom until she passed away last year May a day after Mother’s Day, and celebrated my 55th birthday on May 16th to me that was a blessing to honor her in spite of the way that I was treated. I told a lady today that God is so good, May of 1954 my Mom was pregnant with me celebrateed Mother’s Day with me still in her wombs, gave birth to me on the 16th of May, and she left this world in the same order and I am her first born, I must be so special that God allow me the same stone the building refuse to become the head corner stone. what a joyful life I can live to know that I did what God ask so many of us to do and that is to honor our Mother, and Father. Many ask me why did I cared for my Mother knowing she never loved me, I simply say to them that God told me to do so, and I did what He ask me to do.

I was married for 15 years to a pedafile who lied to me constantly took money from our checking account for self things and we almost lost our home twice and land. I was the only one working and then after my Mother died in 2005. My sister was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ovarian cancer and died in 2008. Then my Father died at 95 years old after being in and out of Nursing homes and Hospital for 4 months. He died peacefully at home with me near by. God has taken care of me all these many years when I sought to divorce my selfish husband in 2008 and living back at home with my father until his death. Whenever I have a crisis; I pray to my Lord and savior and he answers my prayers in his time. I depend on his guidance to give me peace of mind, strength, and wisdom to live as I have been out of work since last July. He is my safe harbour in the storm of life.

How do you live a joyful life? When I wake up in the morning I thank God for the day I am about to enter , through out the day I try to leave a good inpression of happiness and my faith of Jesus Christ to all that I meet , I love to smile and let my light shine , even though I do not always understand what the Lord has planned for me I try to follow what ever it is he has planned for me and at night I give thanks to him for everything that I am .

I live a joyful live by accepting the things I
cannot change for I carry much baggage
that only the Lord our God is waiting daily
to lift it away his every presence lives in all
that is pure of heart so I live with joy every
day knowing I live in Christ.