“Dread, which is closely related to fear, steals the ability to enjoy ordinary life and makes people anxious about the future. It keeps them from looking forward to the next day, the next month, or the next decade.”

Joyce Meyer is an American Christian speaker and author. She is best known for her practical teachings on faith, healing, and overcoming adversity, blending biblical wisdom with accessible, relatable advice. Her work emphasizes personal transformation through a Christ-centered perspective.