Joel Osteen Daily Devotional — 9 May 2025 Inspirational Message
TODAY’S JOEL OSTEEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL 9TH MAY 2025 MESSAGE
Welcome to Today’s Joel Osteen Daily Devotional Message 9 May 2025. May the Lord bless you as you study today.
Joel Osteen Daily Devotional — 9 May 2025 Inspirational Message
Today’s Topic: Think Yourself Happy
Scripture: “I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because today I shall answer for myself before you concerning all the things of which I am accused by the Jews.” – Acts 26:2, NKJV
Today’s Word
After being in prison for two years on false charges, the apostle Paul was brought before King Agrippa for his trial. The first thing Paul said was, “King Agrippa, I think myself happy.” You would think he would see himself as a victim, be bitter and angry. But he shows us a secret of how to overcome all that. He said, “I think myself happy.”
He was saying, “I consider myself fortunate to stand before you even though my accusers want me to be put to death.” You can think yourself depressed, you can think yourself into a bad mood, and you can think yourself a victim. Or you can do as Paul did and say, “Yes, I’ve had a lot of difficulties.
I could be sour and live discouraged, but I’m going to think myself happy.” As long as you’re thinking about your hurts, what you didn’t get, how you were left out, you’re going to be discouraged. Don’t replay the loss, the disappointment, or the failure. Start thinking faith-filled, positive, hopeful, uplifting thoughts. That’s what you’re going to draw in.
Prayer For Today
“Father, thank You that I can set my mind to be happy today and to be my best because You made this day. Thank You that I can keep it set when I meet the challenges of this day that want to push me toward being a victim. I am going to keep thinking faith-filled thoughts that strengthen me within. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE: It’s good to evaluate why we do things. Am I doing this out of guilt, because this person is going to look down on me if I don’t? That’s a fake friend. A true friend wants what’s best for you. A true friend will get in agreement with what God put in your heart and cheer you on, even if it’s not what they were hoping for. They may challenge you. They may give you good advice, but they’re not going to pressure you or try to make you feel bad if you don’t do what they want.
Your destiny is not predicated on other people’s opinion of you. Whether they like you or approve you, does not stop God’s purpose for your life. When God laid out your plan, He didn’t have a committee. He didn’t form a group chat, call twelve of your friends, and say, “Let’s get together and decide who they’re going to be.” By Himself, He called you, equipped you, gave you favor. If you live trying to please people, gain their approval, keep everyone happy, you’re going to be frustrated. That’s going to wear you out. You have to break free from what people think about you. You don’t have to have their approval; you have almighty God’s approval.
