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Enjoying Where You Are on the Way to Where You Are Going
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. Enjoying life is not based on enjoyable circumstances. It is an attitude of your heart.
210 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
About the author
Joyce Meyer
2,130 books3,971 followersJoyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading Bible teachers. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches practically and candidly, openly sharing her experiences and helping millions of people to apply biblical principles to their situations and ultimately find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Her book Battlefield of the Mind has been a perennial bestseller, teaching people how to win the war in their minds and “think about what they think about.”
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
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January 24, 2025
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.
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.
January 16, 2018
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.
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.
February 17, 2014
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.
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.
January 3, 2014
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.
March 7, 2021
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.
July 11, 2021
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. It is all about Joyce Meyer and how she did not have joy and now she does. 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. It is also tedious and confusing to have to read all that extra verbiage.
To give more authority to the book and herself, you find statements like “God has shown me…” and “God once told me…”
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. It is all about Joyce Meyer and how she did not have joy and now she does. 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. It is also tedious and confusing to have to read all that extra verbiage.
To give more authority to the book and herself, you find statements like “God has shown me…” and “God once told me…”
February 7, 2014
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.
November 13, 2009
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!
February 1, 2013
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.
August 14, 2013
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!
February 15, 2008
It was okay
May 13, 2008
Loved this book! I read this for a women's study.
July 23, 2008
One Awesomely GOOD Read!
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September 1, 2008A real eye opener!
October 6, 2008
This was really good for me to read. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on the waiting room and the "suddenlies."
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November 14, 2008Bought but Have to read it
December 11, 2008
Read this when I needed a lot of encouragement; good practical advice.
March 6, 2010
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.
March 18, 2010
Very good! Made me feel like she knew what I was going through!
September 24, 2010
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.
February 7, 2012
A very positive and uplifting read, full of good reminders to enjoy the journey of life and appreciate the good that is.
June 5, 2012
EXCELLENT READ
November 6, 2012
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!
April 20, 2013
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..
April 29, 2013
I have picked this book up again and again over the years for it's great reminders
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June 20, 2013Gift from church friend.
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January 2, 2014good book
August 12, 2015
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!
January 29, 2009
Fabulous. Worth reading twice
March 18, 2010
Totally awsome! It's like she knows what you're going through!
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