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by Joel Osteen
"God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did" (Romans 4:17b, NKJ).
One thing I’ve learned is that God calls the
things that are not as if they already are. He doesn't call you what you are; He
calls you the way He sees you. That’s because He creates with His words, and you
do, too.
When I stepped up to pastor the church eleven years ago after my father went to
be with the Lord, I'd never ministered before. I was afraid. I felt unqualified,
inexperienced, and intimidated. The whole time, on the inside, I could hear that
still, small voice saying, "Joel, you are well able. You can do all things. You
have what it takes. You are strong in the Lord." God was calling me something
that I was not. I was not strong and bold and confident. I was weak, insecure,
and intimidated. Somehow, I had the faith to believe what God said about me. And
it didn't happen overnight, but little by little, I became what God called me.
Today, follow His example and call things that are not as though they are. Look
through your eyes of faith and call it like you see it. Don’t use your words to
talk about your situation; use your words to change your situation. Keep
speaking words of faith, keep praying, keep believing and keep moving forward
into the bright future He has for you!
Father God, today I choose to look through my eyes of faith and call things that are not as though they are. I declare victory over every area of my life no matter what is happening around me. Thank You for the gift of faith. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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