Is There VICTORY in JESUS?!?

There is a price to pay to walk in victory.
If you want to experience God's best,
it's going to take some hard work.
In order to live the abundant life God has planned,
we must be willing to sacrifice acting on how we feel,
so we can act on the Word of God.
It's not easy to love people when they're not being nice.
It's not easy just to overlook an insult.
It's not easy to keep a good attitude and be patient
when things aren't going your way.
Sometimes it hurts to keep the flesh under,
and sometimes it's uncomfortable.

The seeds you sow today will bring a harvest in the future.
When you focus on the payoff of doing what is right
in the Lord's sight, you will find strength to obey His Word.
The Bible tells us that Jesus
"focused on the joy that was set before Him"
so He could endure the cross. Jesus knew the suffering
He endured on your behalf would bring Him the joy
of having a personal relationship with you–
and you were worth the price!

(From Joel Osteen Newsletter)