Joyce Meyer - 40 Things The Word Does For You

People regularly ask me questions like, “Joyce, what’s the secret to having a great life?” or “What should I do to be successful in my job or ministry?”

I think many times people are looking for me to give them some deep, elaborate answer they’ve never heard before. However, it’s really very simple. If we want to have a great life—a life of freedom that we truly enjoy—it all begins with reading and studying God’s Word.

I certainly study God’s Word because I love Him and want to have a strong relationship with Him. However, I believe if we know there’s a reward at the end of our efforts, it encourages us to keep going! Hebrews 11:6 says that God rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him. I can tell you from experience that studying and obeying God’s Word will bring many rewards into your life.

In fact, I recently sat down to make a list of some of the things that God’s Word does for us, and I quickly reached 40! Although there are certainly more, I think this list gives us a pretty good idea of just how amazing His Word really is.

The truth is, taking the time to read and study God’s Word is one of the greatest investments we’ll ever make. The Bible is our handbook for living—it has all of the answers to living a peaceful, successful and enjoyable life. God uses His Word to teach us, correct us, change us...and help us fulfill our destiny here on earth.