I’m sure many of us have heard the ever-inspiring Joyce Meyer speak a message of hope and life at some stage in our lives. Joyce has pioneered a movement and breathed life into churches over years and years of ministry.
Obviously we can learn quite a few lessons from someone who started the journey 30 or 40 years ahead of us, pioneering again and again, and keeping it fresh. Despite challenges and obstacles, Joyce made a decision to stand strong, allowing her struggles and victories to speak to us along the way.
Here are some lessons we’ve learnt from Joyce Meyer over 40 years of ministry:
1. Do not despise small beginnings
Ministry didn’t come easy to Joyce, but she decided to begin somewhere. She began a radio station inside her house in one of her bedrooms.
2. You need to overcome obstacles and hurdles
It’s obvious in her books, on her website, and on her DVDs: Joyce has remained anchored and steadfast despite challenges, and has managed to keep the main thing, the main thing.
3. She has done the journey with her husband
Most of the time, Joyce is not alone. Her husband is almost always with her. Life was not meant to be done alone, but with others.
4. There are no excuses
Joyce and her husband started traveling in a van, and they often didn’t have money to book a place to sleep so they just slept in their vehicle. Their meetings were often held in hotel banquet halls simply because they didn’t have the money to use larger venues.
5. Start where you are
Joyce was called to ministry, but she didn’t start in stadiums. She began in her dining room, having Bible studies. She also had three kids, and they travelled with her in the early days.
Let’s take these lessons and implement them in our own lives!