Scriptures and Meditations for Your Best Life Now

by Joel Osteen

Free yourself from the past, break through into a new mentality, and discover God's great plans for you with these powerful scriptures and meditations for Christians.

You don't want to live your life with a 'barely-get-by' mentality -- you want to move beyond ordinary and become the best you can be. You want to break free from your limitations and feelings of inadequacy. In this book, you will discover just how to do that!

Discover the joy, peace, and enthusiasm that God has for you and allow the Scriptures to speak to you. Be still and listen to what God is saying and allow Him to rebuild your self-image. When you understand the power of your thoughts and words and put your trust in God, you'll begin to let go of the past. You'll be able to renew your strength despite the adversity you face. And best of all, you'll learn how to give generously without reservations and choose to be happy.

Genres: Faith, Spirituality, Christianity

144 pages, Hardcover

First published October 18, 2006

About the author

JOEL OSTEEN is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers. He is the senior pastor of America's largest congregation, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. More than 45,000 people attend services there every week. His televised messages are seen by more than 10 million viewers each week in the United States, and millions more in 100 nations around the world. His 24-hour channel on SiriusXM Satellite Radio and millions of social media followers have prompted numerous publications to name him as one of the most influential Christian leaders in the world. He resides in Houston with his wife, Victoria, and their children.

Reviews

[Linda J.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! ... This was another great gift from my girls. Joel Osteen is so positive and finds the scriptures that really mend our hearts and souls. The book has so many of my book markers in that I actually I just keep re-reading the whole book.

As Joel says: Set your mind on the right course. Start every day by agreeing with the psalmist, "This is the day the Lord has made, and I'm going to be happy. I'm going to go out and be productive. This is going to be a great day." Magnify your God, and go out each day expecting good things.

EVERY DAY, WHEN YOU FIRST GET UP, SET YOUR MIND FOR SUCCESS.

[victoria hampton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great bedside book. Many inspirational sciptures and meditations.

[~Gen hearts books.~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book! It is very inspirational and practical. I feel that this book can and should be read over and over again. I plan to refer to it when I feel the need to. I love that scriptures are included with the meditations.

[Julián · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un libro en Inglés, muy hermoso y que entrega grandes consejos para mejorar nuestra vida, tomando las escrituras para darnos apoyo y consejo.
"Dios ya está trabajando por nosotros, ya de mucho antes de que nos enfrentemos a algún problema"

[Irma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I keep this book on hand with me all the time.
Great read for everyday....

[Di · Rating 1 out of 5]

He looks like a sheep, but underneath, he is a ravenous wolf! It's all phony. He is deceiving God's people. He starts out with pretending to pursue God, and end with his real goal for you- focus on success. Read KUNDALINI WARNING - Are False Spirits Invading the Church? By Andrew Strom. God showed me that Word of Faith is operated by the Kundalini spirit. Joel is a false prophet. This is a powerful spirit. It's a test. Read your bible. Kundalini twists the Word of God. Word of Faith tells you you need to tithe in order to be blessed. But where should you tithe? Is it definitely Joel? Do you believe in the fruits of their ministry? So he can get even richer while you stay poor. Does he not know what he is telling you is a lie? Or it's always God's will to give you wealth and health. What about Job? His story is our story, that we will lose things in this life. Doesn't mean we don't have enough faith. Read Jesus Goes To McDonald's by Luiz Alexandre Solano Rossi. Having a great life is a lie. When you become a Christian, the devil is after you. Everyday a battle, not a cushion. Or not to question those in positions of spiritual power. Yet Paul called out false teachers! Word of Faith movement is a bunch of garbage. If you accept it, you will, like me, have years of struggle, where you are looking for a "sign" God is with you. The only sign is His Word! They talk about not being "religious," as if an empty undiscerning mind ready to accept false doctrines is the Way to accept God. You must hold on to the true doctrine. Matthew 24:10-13 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Once saved, always saved is a lie. To be saved, you must confess you are a sinner, that you put your trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior and will submit to Him in all things, including every part of your life, and with His help, that you will stop sinning. The deception here is really great! The manipulation is subtle, but with the Holy Spirit's help you can detect it. Truth mixed with lies is LIES. The positivity, the blabbing out promises without faith, the holding God hostage- Sure you can hold God hostage, but will He really find no falsehood among you? Joel Osteen is bewitching you, and lulling you to sleep. Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB4QF.... See if these teachings really stand up to the light of the Word of God.

[Bridget]

DNF because I read via iBooks and there were a lot of typos. Don’t know if the kindle version is the same. Otherwise the mini devotions were encouraging. My family and I have been dealing with some difficulties and I was looking for some encouragement to lift my spirits. If you can get past the typos then this book will inspire.

[Sandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was okay and a few of the chapters I did enjoy and pondered but overall not wonderful.

[Daleena Pray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Positive, encouraging and something for everyone. 9/26/25

[Shekeyse · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an excellent pick me up. I read this book daily especially when I'm feeling down it puts life back in order for me.

[Cristina Teologo · Rating 5 out of 5]

nothing but excellence...words are inspiring enough and it's worth a read.