Your Words Hold a Miracle: The Power of Speaking God's Word by John Osteen Page A

of righteousness for Your Name’s sake. When I do not know where to go, I listen to You and follow You. I follow the path of love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, wisdom, and understanding (Galatians 5:22).
My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
    “I thank You, Lord, that You are leading me along the wonderful paths of forgiveness and tenderness toward all people. You are directing all of my ways.
    “Father, I meditate on Your Word, which says, ‘Trust in the L ORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths’ (Proverbs 3:5–6). I thank You that You are directing my paths. I acknowledge that I am just like a sheep. I do not know which way to turn many times, but I stay close to Jesus. As I read Your Word and meditate upon it, You lead me in the paths of righteousness for Your Name’s sake.
    “You are my Guide! You are my Shepherd, and I am following You daily. I am not afraid because everything that comes to me must pass You first. You know everything because You are in front of me, leading me all the way!
    “I say with David, ‘Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.’ Your Word did not say that I would stay in the valley; it said I would go through!
    “I boldly confess, Father, that I will fear no evil! Why? Because You are with me, and Your rod and staff comfort me. Lord, it does not matter what I face now or in the future. If I go through the valley of the shadow of death, or have my heart broken, or go through sorrow and heartache, or face insurmountable circumstances and mountains of difficulties, I will fear no evil! I will not fear because there stands beside me to lead, guide, direct, and shield me, the Lord Jesus Christ.
    “Lord, You are with me, and Your rod and staff comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies—right in the presence of demonic powers, and even in the presence of Satan himself. You prepare a table, a banqueting table of victory, joy, and strength.
    “You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever!
    “Lord, this is my confession of victory! I am glad, Lord Jesus, that You are with me. I know that You will never leave me nor forsake me (see Hebrews 13:5). You are with me wherever I go; therefore, nothing can overcome me, because He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). The Father is in me. The Son is in me. The Holy Spirit is in me. Oh Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, You are greater than any power of the enemy, any circumstances, or any problem. I am an overcomer!
    “Therefore, I face life fearlessly. I confidently put these words upon my lips. When people ask me, ‘Well, how is it with you?’ I will boldly say, ‘The Lord is my Shepherd.’ I do not have a want, a care, or any anxiety.
    “God made me the salt of the earth, the light of the world, and the righteousness of God. Through Jesus, I am forgiven, delivered, and healed. I am more than a conqueror. I am blessed of the Lord.
    “This is my joyful declaration. I will speak it before men and they, too, shall be lifted up and blessed. As they leave my presence, people will say, ‘This one is surely blessed of the Lord.’
    “I praise You, Father, because I shall have whatever I say!
    “God abundantly supplies all my needs!”
I WILL LIVE IN LOVE AND OBEY YOUR COMMANDMENTS , L ORD .
I will obey Your law, and I will not turn from it to the right hand or to the left. I will prosper wherever I go.

Reflections from
            JOEL
W e read God’s promise to Abraham, “And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you [with abundant increase of favors] and make your name famous and distinguished, and you will be a blessing