Your Best Life Begins Each Morning: Devotions to Start Every Day of the Year (Faithwords)

I like daily inspirations, and this is good, short daily message to chew on.

I’m glad I bought it quick delivery

Joel Osteen tells the story (not recorded in this book) of a man who had a one-hour commute each way to work. He would listen to a political talk show on the radio during his commute. Callers would debate with each other, get angry, and be rude to each other.By the time the man got to work, he would be so upset, no one would want to talk with him.Then, one day, he was flipping through the channels on his SiriusXM radio. He came across Joel Osteen on the radio. And then found he could not turn him off.After a year, the man reported, he was a changed man. People at work now so loved to be around him, they would ask him, "So what happened to you?"Similarly, spending a few moments each morning with this inspirational book may also change the course of each of your days.First, the book has a fabulous aesthetic feel. It's a hardcover book that is very ... soft.Next, to get the motivational effect of this book may take you only 30 seconds to a minute each morning. So even though you will look forward to reading each positive message, it will not take much time out of your day to establish a highly beneficial habit. Each page is beautifully laid out and contains a short bible passage and a real-world application.And given the cynical nature of many of the people you encounter during the day (who, like the callers into that talk show, may instead simply classify themselves as being "realistic"), it may be the only positive, uplifting moment you have each day.

Life is hard. When the tough times are seemingly never ending, discouragement is there. Faith in God's goodness and care wanes. In this disjointed society where individuals are often alone and without the encouragement of a true Christian friend, Joel's words are like water to weary souls. Yes, there is a lot of repetition in his book as some one critiqued. But there is also a lot of repetition in the Bible. Humans don't learn by having been told once. The issue is not intellectual. Our spiritual problems often come because we give up, we give in. We NEED to be ENCOURAGED (lovingly reminded again and again ... as the Bible itself does) of the Truths that are tested during prolonged testing -- that God loves us - despite..., that we ARE overcomers in Christ, despite... Faith is a work in progress. I for one and very thankful for Joel's spiritual coaching to not give up in the race of life and faith in a good God in a sometimes bad world and to guard my thoughts, as the Bible itself teaches (and too little is preached on) because as my thoughts go so will my life (Proverbs) I've bought about 10 copies of this book to encourage and inspire others to not allows bitterness, faithlessness to set in and to grow their faith "muscles" - to dare trust God's goodness, despite whatever the obstacles/problems/hurts. I thank the Lord for Joel's ministry of encouragement. He, like all preachers and all humans, does not have all the Truth as 1 Corinthians 13 states no human does. But the bottom line of Christianity is a life of passionate love for God and fellow man -- to this end, I do believe that Joel succeeds in helping people choose to BE better instead of staying bitter - and Joel clearly communicates this goal is not one anyone can achieve on their own -- it's called a life of faith, hope, and love with full acknowledgment that only with Christ's help can anyone persevere in it joyfully and humbly.

It’s a smaller book. Nice hardcover and a gift I’d recommend over and over.

I love listening to his sermons each time. I have always found him to preach values that are in perfect balance with religion and science. Lately, I have been reading many books about increasing your productivity and living a more positive life. From all that I read and practiced so far, reading good stuff in the morning is one of the best ways to start your day. This book is one such great resource . The daily devotions presented in this book are short - you wont need more than 15 minutes to read and reflect over it. I love how it sets my mood on the right track every morning . This book mostly reminds us about our worth as an individual (which we sometimes forget) and helps to strengthen our faith and courage to face all the problems in life . I somehow find that the ideas in the daily devotions are repetitive . May be the author is trying to reinforce them -which is good though. But I personally like his daily emails more (named : Today's Word with Joel & Victoria) . Nevertheless , this book is also one on my daily-must-read list . Thank you very much Joel!

It’s good a short morning devotional, I love Joel so it’s good

his books are great to read and worth the price

God’s Word strengthens everyday when we go through this book.

This is a terrific way to start my mornings. A little coffee with a daily inspirational message. Great quality and even has a ribbon page marker.

This book has really changed my thinking and my view of life. I am truly blessed to have read this book.I feel more happier and looking forward to living my best life.

I enjoyed this (and still am) as it is a daily "devotional" it helps to connect to Spirit and Joel is so down to earth,. I love his talks/sermons and wished that some of our dear Vicars, Priests, Pastors could enthuse like this and I am sure they would get more attendees to their Churches. Joel makes sense of some of the more deeper meanings of the Bible; and this little daily inspirational book makes you feel and know that God, Jesus and Holy Spirit are definitely all on your side and all you have to do is to feel and show some gratitude for your life, and to know that you are not alone in challenges that life puts before you - there IS a reason for everything, but you will not necessarily know and understand why certain things happen, but to continue in faith through the good and the bad; you remain His child always.Well that's how I see it anyway. Faith is Faith, and nobody will make you have this, it is there for everyone, you still have your choices. You choose! Remember to listen to the small voice within, it is that small voice you should follow.I hope this helps you tooo!May your journeys be safe and fruitful.BlessingsZigibins

I love waking up every morning and have my daily dose of faithwords from this book. Joel Osteen makes bible passages very easy to understand with his simple yet focused explanations.