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us so we’ll focus on our faults. And when we do this, it just For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-teaching CD series
gives our problems more strength over us. How to Release God’s Power in Your Life.You can also con-
tact us to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life,
We need to learn how to “walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit by calling (800) 727-9673 or visiting www.joycemeyer.org.
[seek Him and be responsive to His guidance],” because
then we “will certainly not carry out the desire of the sin- Ladies, join Joyce Meyer for the 35th Annual Love Life Wom-
ful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for en’s Conference September 21-23 in Saint Louis, MO. For
God…” (Galatians 5:16 AMP). more information, go to www.joycemeyer.org/lovelife.

This is what it means to be transformed into the image of Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and
Christ. And while it’s not an easy process, we can do it with founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. She has authored
God’s help. more than 100 books, including Battlefield of the Mind and
20 Ways to Make Every Day Better (Hachette). She hosts the
The Process of Restoration Enjoying Everyday Life radio and TV programs, which air on
Think about it like this: When a person restores a used-up, hundreds of stations worldwide. For more information, visit
beat-up piece of furniture, the first thing they do is strip off www.joycemeyer.org.
the old layers of paint or varnish. We all have things that
need to be stripped away in our lives. Maybe it’s old at- Please note: The views and opinions expressed throughout
titudes and mindsets that don’t line up with the way God this publication and/or website are those of the respective
thinks and acts…or unhealthy relationships that are holding authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Joyce Meyer
you back from God’s purpose and plans for you. Ministries.

Whatever it is, you can pray, “Lord, strip me of everything
that’s not good for me, and everything that’s hindering my
walk with You. Do what You need to do to get it out of my
life.”

Sanding is another step in the process. Is there anyone in
your life whose personality just grates on you? They’re like
sandpaper, and God uses them to get the rough edges off
of us so the good things He has put in us can be developed
and demonstrated in the way we live.

After the sanding, there is sealing. For us, that means we’re
sealed with the Holy Spirit, “marked[branded as God’s
own]” (Ephesians 4:30 AMP).

After all this, the furniture must be dusted and polished from
time to time. Our walk with Christ is a lifelong journey that
brings us closer to Him and makes us more like Him. That’s
why we should be thankful when the Holy Spirit convicts us
of sin, or the mistakes we make; it’s how He’s polishing us to
help us stay in God’s will for our lives.

Wherever you are in the restoration process, I want to en-
courage you to set your mind today that God is healing
you, and stay focused on following the leadership of the
Holy Spirit. Trust God to lead you in the way that’s right for
you, bringing you to wholeness in Christ in every area of
your life!