Enjoying Where You Are on the Way to Where You Are Going: Learning How to Live a Joyful Spirit-Led Life

by Joyce Meyer

Learn How to Live a Joyful Spirit-Led Life! Are you enjoying every day of your life? Or do you tell yourself and others that you will find happiness once you have reached a specific goal or position in life? Jesus came so that we might have and enjoy life (John 10:10). Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. If you have not been enjoying your life to the fullest, it is time to begin! In this book, Joyce Meyer combines biblical principles with personal experiences for a powerful teaching on how to enjoy every day on your journey through life. By applying the principles outlined in this book, you will learn:

* How to make the decision to enjoy life
* How to rid yourself of regret and dread
* How to experience the simplicity of life
* How to find joy during times of waiting
* How to finish your course with joy * Plus much more! Enjoying life is not based on enjoyable circumstances. It is an attitude of your heart. So learn how to enjoy where you are on the way to where you are going today!

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Inspirational, Christian Living, Self Help, Christianity, Religion

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, Joyce’s books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.

Joyce’s programs, Enjoying Everyday Life and Everyday Answers with Joyce Meyer, can be seen around the world through television, radio, and the Internet. Joyce has authored more than 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages and over 65 million of her books have been distributed worldwide. She teaches in cities across America as well as internationally. Joyce Meyer Ministries has offices in nine countries.

Joyce’s passion to help hurting people is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Hand of Hope provides worldwide humanitarian outreaches such as feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, disaster response, human trafficking intervention and rehabilitation, and much more – always sharing the love and Gospel of Christ.

Her latest book, LIVING A LIFE YOU LOVE, releases Spring 2018.

Hachette Book Group has sold over 30 million copies of Joyce Meyer's books.

Reviews

[Ренета Кирова · Rating 5 out of 5]

Книга за самопомощ как да изпитваме радост и удовлетворение в живота. Вярата не е само правила. Ние самите гледаме твърде сериозно на живота и сме приели за себе си ограничаващите ни по някакъв начин навици. Авторката ни посоча, че вярата е да бъдем като децата, да се смирим, да изпитваме щастие и да се радваме в Божията любов. Когато всичко е балансирано, тогава и нашият живот ще е удовлетворяващ и изпълнен с доволство и благоденствие. Не вярата ни ограничава, а ние самите и неодобрението на другите, когато не се вписваме в техните рамки. Трябва да се освободим от съденето, желанието да се слеем с хората около нас и така да загубим своята идентичност. Напротив, вярата ни освобождава от това и ни дава достатъчно свобода и право на избор, за да бъдем себе си, да имаме радостен и удовлетворяващ живот.
За първи път ми се случва с почти всичко да се съглася в такъв тип книги. Авторката е успяла да покаже как да балансираме отговорностите с вярата без да се напрягаме и да страдаме излишно.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Between 3.5-4 stars
For the most part, I feel I got some good insight in this. From forgiving yourself and not letting in ruin the rest of your day (or longer), to just taking time to enjoy small things. Joyce works to give examples of how to make all aspects of our life a bit more joyful (even work and cleaning). Some parts are vague though. More of a "Just be happy" that gets a bit dull. I wish less time was spent re-hashing the same points and gave more ideas of how to enjoy things or to at least not be less of s "survive life mode." Still, a worthwhile read.

[Kat · Rating 2 out of 5]

Im going to try not to be so critical like I usually am of Joyce Meyer books. There were some chapters I felt were really good and some chapters I could not relate to. Some chapters were like beating a dead horse. She made her point but just kept writing. I hated her examples of problems. I understand she was just using examples to help in her delivery but the problems she used in her book were so minor, it made me want to throw the book sometimes.
I read her positive thoughts books a few months ago and checked it out again because I had forgot that I even read the whole book and made a review of it. This was another one of those books. I read it to finish it. There were times when what she was saying applied to me and I learned a new perspective. But ultimately I don't think any of this book will stick with me. Maybe I will read it again in the future. I think it might be a good read for someone who is bored with life but it is not helpful for someone like myself who is going through a problem (like medical) they have no control over. She did not even address sickness.

[CheRhonda Bowers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Makes you truly appreciate every stage of your life. Allow s you to not just focus on the goals but the steps to achieving the goals and enjoying going through.

[Kathy Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good points. Overall it takes her too long to get to a point and she digresses often. It is not a fluid read. Kinda choppy.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just did a weekend triptych of self reflective titles, including this one plus The Four Agreements and Wherever You Go There You Are. Conclusion: all say the same thing, this one with biblical references which do not necessarily strengthen the 'live a better life through selflessness' strategies, yet gives a good direction for further reading and context from a surprising source. Or not.

[Brit · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a self help book with Bible verses added to make it Christian. Many of the Bible verses did not relate to the topic she was addressing.

As a self help book, she is not wrong in her recommendations, but the book is not outstanding in any way. There was too much navel gazing and tedious to read. The issues addressed are minor and nothing is said about real trials such as illness, death of loved ones, etc.

As a Christian book, it fares poorly. When I checked on the context of the verses that were quoted, I found little connection to the topic at hand. She used the amplified Bible for most quotations and this had quite a bit that cannot be found in the original Greek text.

[Houseofsolace Emmanuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you've ever felt lost, moody and un-understood by people around you; this book could be used of God to really calm your nerves that you haven't 'lost it', but that your current attitude in this state should be that of joy...... read through and you'd find it sticky!

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! It's always good to accept encouragement based on God's word. I borrowed this, but I want a copy of my own. I can definitly see myself reading this one a few more times, as I'm always on my way somewhere.

[Anne Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Joyce Meyer so I knew this was going to be another great book by her! This book is great for anyone that feels like you have no idea where you life is going but you can learn to just enjoy it while you are on your way. I will be rereading it from time to time because it was that great!

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! I read this for a women's study.

[Vera · Rating 5 out of 5]

One Awesomely GOOD Read!

[Tracy Martinez]

A real eye opener!

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really good for me to read. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on the waiting room and the "suddenlies."

[Now, if I could just get paid for Reading...]

Bought but Have to read it

[Ugonna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this when I needed a lot of encouragement; good practical advice.

[Jennifer Covington · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this once a long time ago and remember really liking it! I misplaced it amongst my books though and searched for it for a long time. I recently found it and look forward to reading it again.

[Snobles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good! Made me feel like she knew what I was going through!

[John Herrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This helped me several times years ago, during strategic seasons in my life. It's one tool that helped me hang in there when dreams seemed far from reality.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very positive and uplifting read, full of good reminders to enjoy the journey of life and appreciate the good that is.

[Wyvonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT READ

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Very thought provoking! I love the Issac and Isaiah references and being patient and waiting for God's timing. Quick read too!

[Lucyana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended!!! Joyce always teach us to accept and enjoy ourselves and see ourselves the way God would.. Its a book for those who are desperately in need to have more joy in their daily life..

[Stacy Piper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have picked this book up again and again over the years for it's great reminders

[Sharon]

Gift from church friend.

[Shonda]

good book

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good. If you're waiting on God for something, I highly recommend this book. It's not about the destination - once you reach it, there will be another one on the horizon. Enjoy the journey!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous. Worth reading twice

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally awsome! It's like she knows what you're going through!