The Secret to True Happiness: Enjoy Today, Embrace Tomorrow

by Joyce Meyer

For all the technology, conveniences, and advantages we experience in today's world, many of us struggle just to get through each day. After coming through what seemed like a lifetime of abuse, hardship, and oppression, Joyce Meyer has come to live every day in victory and joy. In her new book, she spreads the word that an exciting, enjoyable life is available to everyone! The breakthrough for Joyce came when she started to look at herself through God's eyes. There, she not only saw the truth about herself and changes she needed to make, but came to know His unconditional love. Joyce has packed this book with biblical principles and practical application revealing secrets she has discovered for living a full and joyful life. After reading this informative and entertaining book, you will be ready to ENJOY TODAY and EMBRACE TOMORROW.

Genres: Christian, Self Help, Nonfiction, Religion, Inspirational, Faith, Christianity

274 pages, Hardcover

First published April 17, 2008

About the author

Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, Joyce’s books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.

Joyce’s programs, Enjoying Everyday Life and Everyday Answers with Joyce Meyer, can be seen around the world through television, radio, and the Internet. Joyce has authored more than 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages and over 65 million of her books have been distributed worldwide. She teaches in cities across America as well as internationally. Joyce Meyer Ministries has offices in nine countries.

Joyce’s passion to help hurting people is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Hand of Hope provides worldwide humanitarian outreaches such as feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, disaster response, human trafficking intervention and rehabilitation, and much more – always sharing the love and Gospel of Christ.

Her latest book, LIVING A LIFE YOU LOVE, releases Spring 2018.

Hachette Book Group has sold over 30 million copies of Joyce Meyer's books.

Reviews

[Diana S · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Great Read! This is a book I'm definitely going to have to make into a study. By re-reading a chapter each month and slowing taking in all the wonderful steps to happiness. :)

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The clear cut principals that are given in this book are so simple that the reader may be shocked that they didn't think of it themselves. There are also humorous stories spread throughout the book that are sure to make the reader smile and I appreciate that given the subject matter. I learned to enjoy life one day at a time and to soak it up and savor it.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only 34% said they are truly happy in life.
It's already more than 10 years ago. I wonder how today's statistics said about the same thing.
I would said this is more like motivation or self help book, but the principles behind was okay. Sometimes even in the ministry it would be joy robber, and this book would remember us in the areas where we might fall and not feel joy though we intend it as happy activities.

[Nathan (SEEK GOD ALWAYS AND MAKE TIME FOR HIM) GOD LOVES YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book and a pleasure and joy to read and I learned and got renewed and refreshed in so many different things and ways. I feel God definitely doing something in my spirit and bringing me up higher than ever spiritually. Obeying Him I'm understanding why He asked me to set aside time specifically for Him and to focus on Him and Christian books and devotionals and The Bible and drawing closer to Him as this year closes out

[Sharang Limaye · Rating 2 out of 5]

A book full of homilies. Not one new idea or thought. And completely offputting for non-believers, but then that comes with the territory. I am sure there are lost souls out there in need of succour who may gain something from Meyer's book. But even they could do a lot better than this. Disappointed.

[Chandra Boulden · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love how she tells it like it is. She is a straight shooter but yet isn't overly harsh and deep down I think we all know we need someone like that in our lives. Someone who won't just tickle our ears but wants us to live to our full potential.

[Calei Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unfortunately, I listened to it on an audio CD where the narrator's voice was rather unique and therefore quite distracting. I feel my rating would have been higher otherwise. :)

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend!

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book on enjoying each day by trusting God, maintaining positive thinking, being disciplined, and keeping good habits regardless of your circumstances.

[Pauline]

Wonderful

[Sarah Small · Rating 2 out of 5]

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Cheesy title, I know. I would probably never read a book with this title except that I received this signed copy to review—and I always read review copies. But hopefully the title of Joyce Meyer's newest book will attract readers less persnickety than I, because it is well worth it.

I do not usually read books "like this." I don't read self-help and I rarely read "Christian living" books, unless I'm reading specifically for a Bible study. I so dislike books fluffy best-sellers like The Prayer of Jabez and Don't Sweat the Small Stuff that I have built up an aversion to the genre in general. I've heard great things about Joyce Meyers for years now, but this is my first encounter with her—and I applaud her.

Her approach is straightforward. If you want true happiness, stop whining and start enjoying. Stop comparing yourself to other people, stop being self-focused, stop being so dramatic, and start enjoying your everyday life. The root of unhappiness, she says, is self-centeredness.

When we are self-centered, we expect people around us to exist for our benefit. We think they should work to keep us happy, do what we want, and put us first. And by all means, they should never do anything to irritate us, frustrate us, or inconvenience us. … The overwhelming majority of the unhappiness, upset, and frustration we feel comes from not having things we want or from having to deal with situations we don't want. When our personal desires are not being met, we fall into discontent—and this is selfish.


This isn't an earth-shattering book. There aren't any magic tricks; it's just good, common sense laid out in a practical way with suggestions for getting over yourself and choosing, each day, to be happy.

[Katlyn Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best shelf help. Ok I've ever read. It felt like she wrote it just for me

[Sam Ghali · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, it's evangelical, but I do feel like there are some valuable takeaways. Just make sure to personalize it for yourself and don't be afraid to give it a skim for things that really speak to you. Not everything here is true and will speak to it but some of it will and definitely should! Here are some of my notes

Truths to Live by
Be determined to Enjoy life… Enjoy the ordinary and don’t compare

Appreciate and love today, do not run away from it.

Keep life simple

Be open to God, the world, and others…

Your joy is your strength - Be silly (laugh a lot)

Know and listen to yourself. Become your most fulfilled self.

Rest - Balance
Physically (Quality sleep & walk)
Mentally (mindfulness)
Emotionally (Understand/Express your emotions + leave emotionally draining situations/people)
Sensorially (Embrace silence/the dark/nature)
Creatively (Engage with Beauty… “Fill the Earth”)
Socially (Positive/Supportive people & Distance)
& Spiritually (Connect to something greater than yourself).

Start small and build. Be intentional (schedule + Set boundaries + adjust)!

Focus on the benefits/rewards!

Do not blame or live in the past

One choice/thing at a time

GRIEVE!

Declutter and separate yourself from material things…

Know your motives! Take responsibility

Do not control but do not let others control you.

[Ice · Rating 4 out of 5]

For all the technology, conveniences, and advantages we experience in today's world, many of us struggle just to get through each day. After coming through what seemed like a lifetime of abuse, hardship, and oppression, Joyce Meyer has come to live every day in victory and joy. In her new book, she spreads the word that an exciting, enjoyable life is available to everyone! The breakthrough for Joyce came when she started to look at herself through God's eyes.

There, she not only saw the truth about herself and changes she needed to make, but came to know His unconditional love. Joyce has packed this book with biblical principles and practical application revealing secrets she has discovered for living a full and joyful life. After reading this informative and entertaining book, you will be ready to ENJOY TODAY and EMBRACE TOMORROW.

[Jodie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I listened to this book on CD, and I did not really enjoy it. I honestly think part of the issue was the reader's voice but I didn't get anything out of the book until the very end. In the last chapter she says "Enjoy the Ordinary". It's not a new concept but it was a good reminder just when I needed it. I just wish I hadn't had to listen to all of the previous chapters to get it.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this for encouragement during a struggle awhile back, however it was mainly confirming truths already revealed by the Heavenly Father to me for years, it is an excellent read and will help in the renewing of your mind.

[Tracie Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good uplifiting self-help book.

[Gina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a good "reminder" to what is important in life. It is an easy-read and gives me "pause" on how I look at some priorities.

[Shalonda Williams-Lynard]

I own it. Yet to read it.

[Dora Traynor-Coberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

[Sarah Lowe]

This is wonderful-you choose how happy you are.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

so many good tips. I'm making sure to keep a journal to jot down all the good things I get from her readings.

[Jamie Leeper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. Teaches you how to be happy everyday. Really inspiring!

[Cristy Reus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book! Really spoke to my heart. A bit repetitive at times but the points were really drilled in...

[Carol Horton · Rating 3 out of 5]

audio book

[D. Sun · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was really Just looking for positive input in a negative world.
It was not mind blowing , Lots of Christian basics... Great for some person new in their faith.

[Franty Ozora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Menambah semangat hidup sekaliiii :)

[Sybill · Rating 4 out of 5]

SO FAR I CANT SAY MUCH HOWEVER I THINK ITS GOING TO BE FUN

[Wyvonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT READ

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really needed this book.