Thank you for another informative website. About that time, Johnny came over and started pulling on the table release, and he couldnt get it out either. Keep God first place. They have a right to their opinion and you have every right to ignore it. I listen to Joel and he is a great motivator and he doesnt preach the fire and brimstone messages. I take whats the best and if ever shall it happen, leave the rest. She only spoke Spanish, but she was very feisty. You can check out the second article that I wrote to follow up with my biblical reasoning. He never does what I want.. How you pray will determine what kind of life you live. Yes, The Lord will guide you in other areas of daily life. We have a home, but we wanted to move to a different area. If they did, half the congregation would walk out. I hope you subscribe so you can receive the latest podcast to keep you inspired all through the week. Absolutely! 4. He's saying today, I dare you to ask her a story about a small congregation in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. I was discouraged about how well he lives. However, I kept the faith even when things looked bleak for me. Many times my life is so full of busy work that I neglect my relationship with You, and for that I am deeply sorry. It has been more of a curse than a blessing but I am stuck with this answered prayer. Be with me now as I gather together with this online community, in Your name, that I and all who pray with me may feel your presence among us. Amen I honestly worry about those who follow JOEL as if he is GOD. How does he inspire millions of people around the world? Even if this is what you think, does it make it right before God to speak against a fellow believer, especially when its obvious how much God is doing through that ministry. For I am the LORD thy God The Holy One of Israel thy Saviour.. (KJV). I hope you will drop by again soon~ Hey Southern Lady, 21 Quick Powerful Declarations - Beliefnet But that doesnt mean we cant ask for anything with the hope that its the will of God. I am glad your growing in the word of God. Thanks, Gail! I too like Joel but also listen to several others to learn from them. She was idolizing a house, which was wrong and she will hopefully, prayerfully learn from it, and grow in her relationship with Jesus because of it. He tries to lift people up when they are down and thats what we should be doing. Job was an upright and perfect man, he went through more than I could ever stand. God is always on our side, we just need to learn to praise Him and thank Him even when things arent going as wed like because He has a plan (Jeremiah 29:11) and He knows best! I speak to God About it and who knows, its probably a time factor. I pray that maybe some others will be encouraged to seek Him first not what they want. My relationship with God is so much more real and deep now, and I am stronger and more thankful than ever with God by my side, thanks to the biblical principles I have learned from Joel. I appreciate you and your visit today. Thank you for stopping by to share your heart and your thoughts. You DO have a home. Ive learned to hear Gods voice thanks to Joelthat was something I wasnt taught in my conservative church growing up. My prayer is that people will read this and take a moment to really think about what they are listening to. No one can expect church to feed and give you the depth of what you get when you STUDY the bible. Scripture tells us we are not better than our Master and He told the disciple who wanted to follow Him, foxes have holes and birds have nests, but the Son of God has nowhere to lay His head. I wasnt thinking of how much better off he would be without the suffering of cancer. Positive affirmations lead to positive feelings, which lead to positive actions, which will lead to a positive life. Why? I do hope you will share my articles with your brothers and sisters in Jamaica. I feel like he is in the business of making people feel good and looks past many truths in the bible. Please pray for me. In the middle of the night, the farmer woke up. I think Joel Osteens ministry is dangerous for this very reason. https://youtu.be/wP4buPmOcNM. I have a dollar and some change left. When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee and through the rivers they shall not overflow thee, when thou walkest through the fire thou shalt not be burned neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Melanie. No one is, but God. To those who dont see Terras point: The problem is that many people put their trust in a pastor instead of in God. Ive heard him called the cotton candy ministry. Melanie. You are so right. Blessings, I was out tending my father's sheep. Amen! You will never reach the fullness of your potential if you only pray small prayers. Respectfully, I must assert that there is no way that you can know the intentions of my heart. I can say that Joel Osteens views are too rosy, because God does his best work in the hardest of times. They just built a new sanctuary on land given to them by one of their members. There are sometimes when I dont need a heavy message. Thanks for sharing your story. The faith I have in myself allows me to be successful., 2. Don't ask me to just help you make it through life. That was one preaching or a few preachings of his. Finally, I called him, and he was always either busy or out of town. They need your love, your encouragement & your gifts. Twenty four people showed up. Dont ever be critical of someone sharing Gods word & work according to scripture. Let them leave a legacy of faith that will be seen for generations to come. God hears his childrens prayers but the answer is not always what we want it to be. This all on you sister and you need to accept that before you go telling a woman well sometimes God doesnt answer prayer This not about being happing. God is so good to lead us to friends who will encourage us toward what is truth and what is best. I do consider, read, and pray over every comment I receive. Keep it up girl!! Melanie. For years, I didnt listen to Joel based on what others said. Its great to connect with you! He is encouraging us to keep the faith through our struggles. This is what David did first. Today's Word: My Friend, you may have shed some tears of sadness over what hasnt worked out, over dreams that havent come to pass, over disappointments, over the loss of a loved one. For me I realized that just in the Bible as it says, you go from milk to meat. So, I realized that I needed more meat, so I left. Blessings, Does God always answer our prayers in the way we think He will? Here are some motivating declarations by Joel Osteen to jump start your day! I hope you will stop by again. I had to take a little extra time to ponder and pray over your remarks. You just might be missing that one message intended for YOU. He wants to bless everyone! Hey Christina, I wish you great joy and favor as you start out your blogging! God will give you the desires of your heart, I believe and declare. I Think Ive Figured Out Why People Leave Church. He has been a member for over 30 years. I know myself there are certain styles of preachers I cant listen too. She doesn't need a microphone. Melanie. It is a hard truth but I had to repent of it.I cannot pick which scriptures make me warm and cozy and ignore the rest. This was not Joel Olsteens fault. Blessings to you, In my opinion, I believe it is up to us to personally seek out Gods word individually as well as collectively as the body of Christ. Joel Osteen - Watch Sermon: Waiting With Expectancy - Sermons Online I do pray that Joel will share the Gospel in its entirety and point people to Jesus. Remember, too, that the Osteen have MILLIONS of dollars to pay the mortgage on the house God gave them! Nothing wrong with them.. Just not for me.I believe Joel draws in those who otherwise would not have tuned in a tv preacher and have accepted Christ.. We have watched Joel and have been convicted by the Holy Spirit of wrong attitudes and asked God to help us to do better.. No, sometimes, you wont get it, it wont happen. Modesty (like Billy Graham) really commands my respect. I love every part of what makes me who I am., 34. I try to stay close to God and mind my own business. I stopped watching TBN for the same reason you stopped listening to Joel Olsteen. And their is nothing wrong for god blessing someone like him. It is a non-dated, 365-day book that invites you to connect with God in ways thatwill inspire and uplift youwhilegivingyour prayer practice afreshboost. Blessings, I am a magnet for money. Let him make a difference with his life in ordinary prayer is God help me to get by this month. If events are not happening as quickly as you would like, or if you are not seeing circumstances change in your favor, open your grip on the situation; relax and learn to trust God.