Osteen Joel - Wake up to hope: devotionals

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How you start the day often determines what kind of day youre going to have. When you wake up in the morning, its easy to lie in bed thinking negative thoughts. I dont feel like going to work. I dont want to deal with these children. I didnt exercise yesterday. We dont realize it, but thats setting the tone for a lousy day. Just like a magnet, you draw in what you continually think about.

Its so important at the start of the day to set your mind in the right direction. If you dont set the tone for the day, negative thoughts will set it for you. Thats why weve written this devotional, to help you set your mind for a positive, happy, faith-filled day. When you start the day off grateful, thinking about Gods goodness, expecting His favor, youre setting the tone for a blessed, productive day. Take a few minutes each morning and read one devotional. It just takes a couple minutes, but it can make a big difference.

When you wake up to hope, youll not only have a better attitude, but youll see more of Gods blessings and favor.

Todays Scripture

Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come.

H ABAKKUK 2:3 NKJV

I f you will keep God first in everything you do, He promises that He is going to crown your efforts with success. Because you diligently seek Him, a reward is coming. Favor is coming. Good breaks are coming. Promotion is coming. A shift is coming. Healing is coming. Restoration is coming. It may seem as though its taking a long time; you may feel as though youve been holding on forever, but keep holding on. The promise will be fulfilled through faith and patience.

Waiting doesnt mean to do nothing; it means get prepared. Now is the time to get ready. God doesnt want you to live an average, ordinary life. Because you depend on Him, He is going to increase you. You are going to bear much fruit. He is going to make you more productive. Youre going to get more done in less time. He is going to make your life easier and take you where you could not go on your own. Its going to be greater than you ever even dreamed. Get ready because its comingevery promise youve stood in faith for, every dream Hes placed in your heart that youve contended for is coming to fruition in Jesus Name!