Secrets to Exceptional Living: Transforming Your Life Through the Fruit of the Spirit

by Joyce Meyer

God has made available to us the means for leading an exceptional life when we recognize and focus on the things that He tells us are important. It is important to God that we have more love, joy and peace in our lives - more patience, kindness and goodness - more faithfulness, humility and self-control. Developing these attributes of God’s nature, the fruit of the Spirit, empowers us to become all that God created us to be. In this book you will learn the secrets to growing spiritually like never before. Start impacting your life and the world around you. Family, friends and co-workers will begin noticing the transformation within you and will want to know the Source of this lasting change. Bear fruit and give it to others to taste and see that the Lord is good! When you apply the Word of God and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit, you will begin to lead the exceptional life that God has planned for you.

Genres: Christian, Spirituality, Religion, Inspirational, Nonfiction, Christianity

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading Bible teachers. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches practically and candidly, openly sharing her experiences and helping millions of people to apply biblical principles to their situations and ultimately find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Her book Battlefield of the Mind has been a perennial bestseller, teaching people how to win the war in their minds and “think about what they think about.”

Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.

A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org

Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.

In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.

Reviews

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book I have ever read. Because of the ways in which God spoke to me through this book during a very difficult time in my life, I gave my heart to Him!! Recommend to all!!!

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very, very good. Practical applications of developing and walking in the fruit of the Spirit rather you’re a brand new believer or seasoned believer. There’s a lot of scripture based wisdom. Definitely a book that will help you grow as a man or woman of God. I grew through it and am glad I read it ❤️

[Patricia Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another of Joyce Meyer’s scripture based guides on how to have a great life with God’s grace word as the guide. I so appreciate the insights and adherence to truth from the word, as well as the simple way in which Meyer provides instruction.
A good read.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Older book but the message is relevant and needed.

[readcleancatmomtanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good message on the fruit of the Spirit. Recommend!

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. I plan on reviewing the last chapter.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful but a lot of repetition even in the same chapter.

[Beryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Book....This book helped me to understand about patience...I thought patient had to do with how I wait in a line...although that is true...I had no problem with that part...I was gud at doing that.....But I did'nt know that I had to be patient with God while waiting for spiritual breakthroughs........so it helped me a lot...to ease a bit.....

[Bridget]

Have this book

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent down to earth teaching on the Fruit of the Spirit.

[Linda Stroot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good insights. Parts were not as good.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read one chapter a day so I could let everything soak in. I took a lot of notes in my journal along the way. Like always, Joyce Meyer has wonderful things to "say" and read about.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading, good insight

[Wyvonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT READ