Whose Report Will You Believe?

...."I have heard a report from the Lord"
Jeremiah 49:14 (AMP)

Everyone has heard of Joel Osteen...right? He's one of my favorite TV evangelist....so encouraging...so edifying! When you sign up for Joel's and Victoria's "Daily Word of Encouragement" you'll receive through email a scripture, a corresponding story and a short, but powerful prayer. Here's the address in case you're interested: http://www.joelosteen.com/MessageViewer/Pages/MessageViewer

Here's what Joel posted yesterday....(leftovers from the next day are always so much better) Hope you find it encouraging and builds your faith!

CORRESPONDING STORY:
"Everyday we get "reports" from the news, our experiences, our friends/family, and many others. We also get reports from the Word of God, which oftentimes contradicts what everyone else is saying. That's when we have a CHOICE to make. Do we believe what we hear in the natural...or do we believe the report of the Lord?

We have a Supernatural God! Just because we don't see a way; doesn't mean He doesn't have a way. God can bring 1 opportunity across your path that will thrust you to new levels. He has explosive blessings that can blast you out of debt; into a place of abundance.

What you're facing today may be impossible with man, but with God...ALL things are possible. Choose today to believe the report of the Lord! Stand STRONG...no matter what is going on around you; knowing that God has a plan to lead you into VICTORY in every area of your life!

The PRAYER:
Father in heaven, I choose to believe Your Word above all else. I know that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf, and You will cause me to triumph. Help me to tune out the negative voices of the world so that I can focus on Your goodness all the days of my life. In Jesus' Name...Amen!"