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Powerful Thinking
Unleash your can-do attitude and find power in your mindset with renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.Joyce Meyer has a knack for coining phrases (Joyce-isms) and one of her best loved is "Where the mind goes, the man follows."Meyer provides keys for "powerful thinking," giving the reader an ability to use the mind as a tool to achievement.In Powerful Thinking, a book small and portable enough to fit in a purse, suitcase, backpack, briefcase, or even a pocket, she outlines a flexible program to turn thoughts into habits, and habits into success. Sections The Power of a Positive You Keeping Your Attitude at the Right Altitude The Power of PerspectiveMore Power To YouNobody has more of a "can-do" attitude than Joyce Meyer. Now you can, too!
177 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2021
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Joyce Meyer
1,558 books3,873 followersJoyce 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.
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.
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June 14, 2021
Do you want to change your life? The key to changing your life, Meyer says, is changing your thinking. The mind is the spiritual battlefield and it must be renewed to think thoughts in line with the Word.
Meyer draws from two of her previous books, Battlefield of the Mind and Power Thoughts, to create this one. She encourages us to realize the power we have, the ability to control our thoughts. Then she gives us the challenge, to actually do so, change our thinking.
Meyer highlights twelve mindsets for us to develop. She suggests the book could be used as a twelve week study or as a whole year project, concentrating on one mindset each month. She includes practical suggestions to think about and ones to act upon at the end of each of the twelve chapters describing the mindsets.
Meyer writes about fear, being difficult to offend, being present, not worrying, being at peace, and much more. My favorite chapter was Because I am in Christ I am Content and Emotionally Stable. What an encouragement to be satisfied with who God made me to be.
I highly recommend this book. How we think is the basis for what we say and do and how we feel. Meyer gives us the information and tools we need to have our thoughts align with God's truth.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
Meyer draws from two of her previous books, Battlefield of the Mind and Power Thoughts, to create this one. She encourages us to realize the power we have, the ability to control our thoughts. Then she gives us the challenge, to actually do so, change our thinking.
Meyer highlights twelve mindsets for us to develop. She suggests the book could be used as a twelve week study or as a whole year project, concentrating on one mindset each month. She includes practical suggestions to think about and ones to act upon at the end of each of the twelve chapters describing the mindsets.
Meyer writes about fear, being difficult to offend, being present, not worrying, being at peace, and much more. My favorite chapter was Because I am in Christ I am Content and Emotionally Stable. What an encouragement to be satisfied with who God made me to be.
I highly recommend this book. How we think is the basis for what we say and do and how we feel. Meyer gives us the information and tools we need to have our thoughts align with God's truth.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
June 8, 2021
With positivity being my focus word of the year, I’ve been reading more non-fiction affirmative and uplifting spiritual books to feed and encourage my positive thought process. I’m an optimistic soul in general but being in a worldwide pandemic for the last year and worrying about compromised loved ones and adapting to a topsy turvy world can put a damper on things.
I find Powerful Thinking an uplifting, motivating, and inspiring book. The advice or guidance found in this little hardback isn’t anything new, but the straightforward approach and conversational tone certainly puts your thoughts in a good place. And that’s powerful. Renewing our mindset can affect every aspect of our lives, so being understanding, controlled, disciplined, and satisfied can make daily life more rewarding and enjoyable. And any book that includes the plan of Salvation is a win in my book.
Dɪsᴄʟᴏsᴜʀᴇ: I ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟɪᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʀʏ ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴏғ ᴛʜɪs ʙᴏᴏᴋ. Mʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ᴡᴀs ɴᴏᴛ ɪɴғʟᴜᴇɴᴄᴇᴅ.
I find Powerful Thinking an uplifting, motivating, and inspiring book. The advice or guidance found in this little hardback isn’t anything new, but the straightforward approach and conversational tone certainly puts your thoughts in a good place. And that’s powerful. Renewing our mindset can affect every aspect of our lives, so being understanding, controlled, disciplined, and satisfied can make daily life more rewarding and enjoyable. And any book that includes the plan of Salvation is a win in my book.
Dɪsᴄʟᴏsᴜʀᴇ: I ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟɪᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʀʏ ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴏғ ᴛʜɪs ʙᴏᴏᴋ. Mʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ᴡᴀs ɴᴏᴛ ɪɴғʟᴜᴇɴᴄᴇᴅ.
July 23, 2021
You can either read it all or take your time and read one chapter a week. Do you need a pick me up and need to know how God feels about you? This book will help you see that He is all around you. Joyce does a wonderful job in speaking straight to your heart to gain even more of a wonderful relationship with the Lord. I would definatley recommend this book
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August 29, 2021In Powerful Thinking, Joyce Meyer has written a brand-new resource to help readers in getting their minds right and to develop twelve new mindsets. She explained the importance of thinking and how this has the power to change our lives. She shared how whatever we think about tends to come out of our mouths and this can affect the course of our lives. She revealed the powerful scripture of renewing our minds and how we can be transformed and changed see Romans 12:2. She has included in this book twelve new mindsets people can mediate on and choose to reply on in their lives. This included, “I can do all things through Christ, I am love unconditionally, I will not live in fear, I am difficult to offend”, and much more. Each chapter also included three questions to assist readers into digging deeper into the message.
One of my favorite topics was the one that discussed fear. This chapter scripture was on 2 Timothy 1:7. This one how God has given us power, love, and a sound mind. She explained how fear cause us to become paralyzed and how satan uses this against us to stop us from living our lives. Some of us fear people, rejection, pain, failure, fear of the future, and much more. She went into detail about how we can choose to not be led by our feelings and we don’t have to let fear control us. Joyce described how she had to choose to pray and say countless times that she will not live in fear. She revealed how we can have faith and believe that God is with us through whatever we may be facing in life.
I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is ready to change their lives and to develop healthy mindsets. I immensely loved how the book contained a vast collection of scriptures where readers can mediate on them and renew their minds. I really enjoyed the chapter on making a decision to not be offended. She shared the truths found in Matthew 24:10 and how many will become offended and how people will betray and have hatred towards each other. This is something we are seeing a lot in the last days. She included the benefits of forgiveness and how we can choose to not to be offended. I loved how the book can be read and studied and applied to our everyday life and I appreciated how Joyce opened up about her own life and included examples to teach the principles in this book.
"I received this book free from the publisher, Hachette Book Group/Faithwords for my honest review.”
One of my favorite topics was the one that discussed fear. This chapter scripture was on 2 Timothy 1:7. This one how God has given us power, love, and a sound mind. She explained how fear cause us to become paralyzed and how satan uses this against us to stop us from living our lives. Some of us fear people, rejection, pain, failure, fear of the future, and much more. She went into detail about how we can choose to not be led by our feelings and we don’t have to let fear control us. Joyce described how she had to choose to pray and say countless times that she will not live in fear. She revealed how we can have faith and believe that God is with us through whatever we may be facing in life.
I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is ready to change their lives and to develop healthy mindsets. I immensely loved how the book contained a vast collection of scriptures where readers can mediate on them and renew their minds. I really enjoyed the chapter on making a decision to not be offended. She shared the truths found in Matthew 24:10 and how many will become offended and how people will betray and have hatred towards each other. This is something we are seeing a lot in the last days. She included the benefits of forgiveness and how we can choose to not to be offended. I loved how the book can be read and studied and applied to our everyday life and I appreciated how Joyce opened up about her own life and included examples to teach the principles in this book.
"I received this book free from the publisher, Hachette Book Group/Faithwords for my honest review.”
June 10, 2021
In Powerful Thinking, popular Christian author and speaker Joyce Meyer challenges readers to take a deep look at twelve mindsets. Each mindset titles a chapter and is expressed as an affirmation (e.g. ”Mindset One: Because I Am in Christ I Can Do Everything I Need to Do in Life”). Meyer uses personal stories, scripture passages, and explanation of those passages to detail what each mindset involves and why it’s important. The chapters end with a “Think, Then Act” section made up of questions to use in journaling or group discussion to help the reader apply what they have read to life.
I did not find this book all that different from other books on the thought life that I have read by the same author. However, familiar truth is still truth and a good reminder. The chapter in Powerful Thinking that really struck me, judging by the number of highlights I saved, was the mindset “Because I Am in Christ I Am Difficult to Offend.” Notable quotes from that chapter:
This compact volume is a great introduction to, or review of thought life hygiene for a Christian. It is inspiring, challenging, and a quick read. Powerful Thinking will be available for purchase on June 15, 2021.
I received Powerful Thinking as a gift from the publisher in return for writing a review.
I did not find this book all that different from other books on the thought life that I have read by the same author. However, familiar truth is still truth and a good reminder. The chapter in Powerful Thinking that really struck me, judging by the number of highlights I saved, was the mindset “Because I Am in Christ I Am Difficult to Offend.” Notable quotes from that chapter:
“As human beings, we tend to be suspicious of others, and we get hurt due to our own imaginations… I encourage you to believe the best about others. Resist the temptation to question their motives or to think they hurt you deliberately. Believing the best about people will keep offense and bitterness out of your life and help you stay peaceful and joyful” – Kindle Location 397.
This compact volume is a great introduction to, or review of thought life hygiene for a Christian. It is inspiring, challenging, and a quick read. Powerful Thinking will be available for purchase on June 15, 2021.
I received Powerful Thinking as a gift from the publisher in return for writing a review.
June 4, 2021
I just may be Joyce Meyer's biggest fan! I grew up in the faith going to JM School! She is funny, honest, and a truth-teller.
In this pretty little book, it measures 4.5" x 6.5", Joyce shares power thoughts and ideas. Do you believe that we become what we think? That our thoughts and mindsets have the ability to make people happy, positive, strong, and successful or frustrated, negative, and weak.
Learn how to change you thinking so you can reach your goals and live your dreams.
Highly recommended for everyone but would make a great book for a college graduate.
In this pretty little book, it measures 4.5" x 6.5", Joyce shares power thoughts and ideas. Do you believe that we become what we think? That our thoughts and mindsets have the ability to make people happy, positive, strong, and successful or frustrated, negative, and weak.
Learn how to change you thinking so you can reach your goals and live your dreams.
Highly recommended for everyone but would make a great book for a college graduate.
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March 17, 2025No doubt this is one of the greatest books like the Battle of the Mind of the same author. I used a different dynamic with the versicles cuz this time I was researching both at the same time every time a new one showed in a different page. This is a great tip to read it intentionally as a good tool to change your thoughts which is the main message of the book.
Definitely, a book to read every time the devil wants to play with my mind.
Thanks Joyce.
Definitely, a book to read every time the devil wants to play with my mind.
Thanks Joyce.
December 5, 2021
Use This Book to Think Differently
Turn on any news channel and you can quickly see our world is filled with negative aspects of life. Bestselling author Joyce Meyer with POWERFUL THINKING gives you the insight from the Bible how to think positively instead of negative.
For example, “Because of Jesus Christ, I Pursue Peace with God, Myself, and Others” then the Bible verse, “Seek peace and pursue it.” Psalm 34:14. A short devotional teaching from Meyer is followed with some probing questions called “Think, Then Act.”
Use these 12 short chapters to change your thinking and move in a positive direction. Each chapter is focused on a single verse from God’s Word. Tuck this book into your desk or put it on your bedstand—somewhere you can easily read it over and over. I highly recommend POWERFUL THINKING.
W. Terry Whalin is an editor and the author of more than 60 books including his recent 10 Publishing Myths, Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed .
Turn on any news channel and you can quickly see our world is filled with negative aspects of life. Bestselling author Joyce Meyer with POWERFUL THINKING gives you the insight from the Bible how to think positively instead of negative.
For example, “Because of Jesus Christ, I Pursue Peace with God, Myself, and Others” then the Bible verse, “Seek peace and pursue it.” Psalm 34:14. A short devotional teaching from Meyer is followed with some probing questions called “Think, Then Act.”
Use these 12 short chapters to change your thinking and move in a positive direction. Each chapter is focused on a single verse from God’s Word. Tuck this book into your desk or put it on your bedstand—somewhere you can easily read it over and over. I highly recommend POWERFUL THINKING.
W. Terry Whalin is an editor and the author of more than 60 books including his recent 10 Publishing Myths, Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed .
April 18, 2022
Powerful Thinking
This book was a good reminder of how we need to be careful about what we think about. It helps encourage readers to think in the way God wants you to think about Him, yourself and others. It challenges readers to grow and deepen your relationship with God, yourself and others. I highly recommend this book.
This book was a good reminder of how we need to be careful about what we think about. It helps encourage readers to think in the way God wants you to think about Him, yourself and others. It challenges readers to grow and deepen your relationship with God, yourself and others. I highly recommend this book.
July 7, 2022
Praise for the book “Powerful Thinking” by Joyce Meyer
The book listed 12 mindsets changes to unleash our can-do attitude and to find power to change our mindset and ultimately our thinking - which is the key to changing life by changing our thinking.
Moving and powerful points (for changing mindsets) which commonly overlooked are important basic to start in our goal to change our thinking.
The book listed 12 mindsets changes to unleash our can-do attitude and to find power to change our mindset and ultimately our thinking - which is the key to changing life by changing our thinking.
Moving and powerful points (for changing mindsets) which commonly overlooked are important basic to start in our goal to change our thinking.
March 4, 2023
5+ stars!! This book is a great handy summary of my favorite Joyce book Power Thoughts. The 12 mindsets are life changing. I've been doing 1 mindset a week, then repeating the 12 mindsets every week. This helps you focus on working on that mindset for that time frame. But of course, this is a lifelong study for me. I need these reminders daily. Highly recommend!!
September 30, 2022
Such a great book & quick read!
I love how Joyce really emphasizes how important it is to control and discipline your mind and thought life. This is such a great book for those who are in the learning process of thinking the way God wants you to think! 😊
I love how Joyce really emphasizes how important it is to control and discipline your mind and thought life. This is such a great book for those who are in the learning process of thinking the way God wants you to think! 😊
June 17, 2023
Great Book to help change the way you think
I enjoyed reading this book. It provided practical steps to powerful thinking and made me reflect on how I need to change my thinking in certain areas . Thank you Joyce for providing another great book.
I enjoyed reading this book. It provided practical steps to powerful thinking and made me reflect on how I need to change my thinking in certain areas . Thank you Joyce for providing another great book.
December 10, 2024
4.5/5 stars. This book will help you a lot if you're struggling in life, not only your christian life. It will touch in many different areas that you would have never even thought about. There are some things I don't relate but still think are very important.
July 31, 2021
Changing your thinking is always a benefit for me. This was a very helpful read for me.
September 3, 2021
Powerful book
November 5, 2021
A great book on mindsets we should have.
January 2, 2023
Great book
Truly Great book and wrote in notebook all the 12 Think then act questions and replied to them and will go back to them again and again
Truly Great book and wrote in notebook all the 12 Think then act questions and replied to them and will go back to them again and again
July 6, 2023
Great book. Some wonderful things to think about when our minds get the best of us.
September 4, 2023
Good read.
November 2, 2023
Need to change your way of thinking. This is a great book to start with.
January 10, 2024
It was okay. An easy read.
June 16, 2024
This book goes over different mindsets to develop to help us gain the ability to control our thoughts.
January 17, 2025
I enjoyed reading this book through Audiobook! I learned a lot about enjoying the everyday life, and how I should not let worry, jealously and envy steal that from me. I love Joyce Meyer’s messages and she is a true leader and example of Christ. She also is a truly gifted writer. As always, I can’t wait to read/listen to more books from her!!!
Update: I re-listened to this audiobook during my road trips to school and church and I throughly enjoyed listening to the book again! Joyce talks about the 12 mindsets for our everyday life, and how our thoughts shape our daily lives. She emphasizes god’s love, our patience and self control. Even to being at peace with everyone and mentally repeating to ourselves that ‘I love people and I enjoy helping them’ her books really open up my heart and mind to Christ and what it means to be an authentic Christian with sincere integrity.
Her books are always an inspiration, and a great boost of positivity. I am so blessed to have found such an incredible Christian author whose books I throughly enjoy 😊
Update: I re-listened to this audiobook during my road trips to school and church and I throughly enjoyed listening to the book again! Joyce talks about the 12 mindsets for our everyday life, and how our thoughts shape our daily lives. She emphasizes god’s love, our patience and self control. Even to being at peace with everyone and mentally repeating to ourselves that ‘I love people and I enjoy helping them’ her books really open up my heart and mind to Christ and what it means to be an authentic Christian with sincere integrity.
Her books are always an inspiration, and a great boost of positivity. I am so blessed to have found such an incredible Christian author whose books I throughly enjoy 😊
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