Today's Word with Joel & Victoria ~ Don't Be a Doormat

Keep doing the right thing. Don't take matters into your own hands. Let God be your vindicator, and in His time, the enemies you see today you will see no more. What was meant for your harm will be turned to your advantage. ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Today's Scripture Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. (Colossians 3:15, NIV) Don't Be a Doormat It's easy to let people cause us to lose our peace and live frustrated. Too often, we think we have to keep everyone happy—our spouse and children, our neighbors, cousins, and coworkers—but we end up only trying to change things that only God can change. You can't change people and make them do what's right. You can pray for them and encourage them, but they have their own free will. Don't let them steal your joy or make you feel guilty because you're not meeting their demands. What they really want is to control you. Don't fall into the trap of codependent relationships. Be good to others, be kind, be loving, but don't be a doormat. Your destiny is too important to let people control you. You're not doing them a favor by catering to them. You're enabling their dysfunction and keeping yourself from moving forward. You have to set some boundaries and let the peace of Christ—not their demands—rule in your heart. Stay at rest. A Prayer for Today "Father, thank You for Your peace and joy that rule and guard my heart as I put my trust in You. Show me where I need to put up boundaries from anyone or anything that is stealing my peace. I will stay at rest and not allow others to control me. In Jesus' Name, Amen."   55 WAYS TO BE BLESSED AND NOT STRESSED Receive His blessings! This book is filled with inspiring scriptures, stories, and encouraging insights for your life. You will learn how the abundant, over-the-top blessings of your Heavenly Father are available to you. OUR THANKS FOR A GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT REQUEST YOURS NOW! > 55 WAYS TO BE BLESSED AND NOT STRESSED Receive His blessings! This book is filled with inspiring scriptures, stories, and encouraging insights for your life. You will learn how the abundant, over-the-top blessings of your Heavenly Father are available to you. OUR THANKS FOR A GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT   REQUEST YOURS NOW! >   Follow Us       Share this email   © 2021 Joel Osteen Ministries  |  PRIVACY POLICY  |  TERMS OF USE

                                                           

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