Joel Osteen Daily Devotionals August 14 2022 : What’s New?

Isaiah 42:9, ESV

Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.

Are you making the most of your life, pursuing your dreams, fulfilling your purpose? Or are you just going through the motions, stuck on a job where you’re not fulfilled and still doing things the same way you did years ago? It’s time to refocus and realign and make adjustments. God has freshness. He has new dreams, new mindsets, new friendships, and new ways of doing things.

Ask yourself, “What’s working in my life? What am I excited about?” Sometimes we’re not passionate because we’re stuck in the past. You have to get out of your comfort zone and stretch to a new level. It may mean starting that business, pursuing a new job, or doing things different in your personal life. Look for open doors and be willing to walk away from what’s stagnant. When God is moving us forward, and we try to stay where we are, there’s no grace for the old. His favor is on the new. The blessing, the increase, and the ease are waiting for you at your next assignment.

Father, thank You for the great things that You’ve done in my past, but I don’t want to get stuck there and stagnate. Thank You that You are the God who is always doing something new. I declare that this is a new day and my dreams and vision are being renewed. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.