Im thinking everyone is meaning for the goodness of God to come from all of this, and we all know that only good comes from God. God knows exactly what I need. If you insist, he will back off and let you do things your way. We have a home, but we wanted to move to a different area. Let's find out! That is when I hit rock bottom and got to know Jesus. I believe he preaches with good intention and a good heart. Go back to school and get whatever you need to move up the ladder in occupation. Melanie. Then I saw the picture of his house(Mansion) and I believe (not judging though as it could happen to any of us) he has succumbed to the greed of money, power and status rather than being a true servant of God . You might want to check it out here: http://www.melanieredd.com/day-quit-listening-joel-osteen-part-2/, I pray God will bless you and I appreciate your kind words~ Thank You Why are we putting time limits to God, then go around the world contaminating everyone with our impatience and lack of faith? He is very gifted. In retrospect, I now realize that if I had taken that position, I probably would not have returned to Lakewood Church to start a television outreach. One of our other staff members tried as well. I trust that more money is coming to me., 13. I want to in the faith zone, you prayed ordinary prayers. Hey James, I believe the dancing You promised is on the way. I really appreciate your affirming words. Its good to connect with you, and I hope you will stop by again. Thanks for sharing your story. God is not only going to save you, he's going to make you a minister. And, on that Sunday morning, I took what Joel Osteen said to heart. I Think Ive Figured Out Why People Leave Church. And, I am sure you right many people have come to know Christ because of Joel. But if he's brown or spotted like the rest of our cattle, we're going to give him away. You stayed in the safe zone. Melanie. My opinion is if yoy have 30,000 followers, you are preaching to itchy ears. He wants my salvation, period. Am I getting this wrong, that you stopped listening to Joel because he got what he asked for and you didnt ???? 0:00 28:05 #JoelOsteen Stay Thirsty | Joel Osteen Joel Osteen 2.93M subscribers Subscribe 16K 666K views 1 year ago If you want to see favor, you have to stay thirsty for the dreams God. Honey is not what God is all about. God does this on purpose so that it will take faith. God has given you both wisdom and boldness, which is both awesome ans scarey at the same time. Take each moment as it is. Thanks for stopping by again. I don't even know why I said it, but I prayed God let her find the cure for cancer. The blogger sounds jealous. Wow! God bless you for speaking truth in love. You can check out the second article that I wrote to follow up with my biblical reasoning. Its good to hear from you! Joel Osteen - Daily Direction - YouTube Everyday God gives us a new hope and a fresh start. So many people are in these type of posts. What am I saying? But for God, how else to mold us except through experience to make a change permanent? Blessings to you, Positive affirmations lead to positive feelings, which lead to positive actions, which will lead to a positive life. When you face situations in your everyday life that seem impossible. I really appreciate your thoughtful comments. Blessings, I dare you to stretch your faith. 2. And, I do agree. Now don't pray small prayers over your children doesn't matter what they are or aren't doing right now. Melanie. The Scripture says when you walk in God's ways, you will lend and not borrow. Thank you for not opening up that door. Thank goodness the people who designed that plane knew thered be people like me on board. Then they moved to the compact center!! I am a magnet for money. Wow! However, he does have a large following that live here. Joel Osteen Prayers 2021 - Breakthrough and Healing Encouragement, Love You, Your Smile. I pray that we all continue to search Gods word for his truth and his truth only. Im sorry to be slow in getting back to you; I read and respond personally to all of the comments, and sometimes it just takes me a day or so. Blessings to you, We're praying for you. This mother would be in the kitchen waiting for him with her arms held open. Melanie, So well said, Melanie! here I was, 69 yrs old, kinda broke, with way more bills than I could handle. A short story, in our church hunting years ago, we attended a local church where the pastor was a huge Joel Osteen fan and from there on, we never attended again. Copyright 2023 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes, Blessed wife of Randy for over 25 years, mom to two great college students, blogger, women's ministry coach, speaker and author who is amazed by God's grace-. Thank you, Jenna. I know my personality. And if that leader is presenting topics and messages that can so easily be interpreted as prosperity gospel then there is a problem. But I want a house, especially with us having to move out of our dream house since we cant buy just yet. I think the true test comes when He takes away. This time I am in dire need of financial assistance for me to finish my Ph.D. Let her do something astounding with her life. Everyone wants the easy way and everything THEY want and arent at all concerned about what our Savior who gave His life on the cross wants to do or wants for us. Stop by again for a visit! Melanie Redd and Ministry of Hope, 2019. I tugged and pulled, and it still wouldnt come out. Thank you so much for writing this post. I really do appreciate what you have to say. Thank you so much for being Gods faithful watchman on the wall sounding out warnings in this unfaithful generation! Owning a Bible does not save you. We might as well go home. . new they were $45000 +. Thanks so much for stopping by to share your heart. I prayed for a college student right here at the altar a few weeks ago and she had just finished her master's degree and she studied medical research. Also, the measure in which you give it will be given back to you, pressed down, shaken up and overflowing! We however, should not point fingers at others its not biblical to do so. Dont feel as if Im putting you down or being negative as I dont know your whole story but I do have a question; were you prayed up and have the means to build your dream home ? If you really love Him and want Him to rule over your entire life, He will lead you to an assembly where the fear of God is taught, not just His blessings. I appreciate you stopping by to leave a comment today! Emergency exit only.. But I also trust that what He has planned for me is bigger and better than what I want for myself for God wants to bless me and give me the best. But it is much more than many have. God meets us at the level of our faith. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. However, if we want to grow with (in) Him, we do need to need to please Him, accept that His will is better for us than ours (after all, He can see the end from the beginning), and love Him. Prayers, reverence of God, work, good planning and faith are the keys to achieving ones goals. 21 Quick Powerful Declarations. Love that one! Blessings, It seems, historically, The Church goes through cycles of teaching topics / themes. Hey MJ, I don't want to get to heaven and God, said, Joe, I had all this for you favor good brakes, divine connections, but you never ask. (And, winning Publishers Clearing House would be nice!) Please enable the javascript to submit this form, Click to Join the Joel Osteen Telegram Community. I did enjoy and agree with your post. To those who dont see Terras point: The problem is that many people put their trust in a pastor instead of in God. I do think he is quite gifted, however, I am concerned about the fact that he does not teach anything hard, challenging, or negative from the Bible. Maybe you was not ready for that home, maybe God had something better for you. I really appreciate your feedback and your sweet spirit. Sign Up for Guideposts Free e-Newsletters and Get Inspiration Delivered to Your Inbox. He is still in control. I'll ride home with Paul. I listen to the divine guidance I am given., 3. I understand your point of view on this post, but you shouldnt encourage people to stop listening to Pastor Joel because you didnt get something you prayed for in YOUR timing. You need to associate with people who inspire you, There is a mistake in the text of this quote. And, I can see how you might think I was trying to beef up my site hits with this title. I boldly confess. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Many times my life is so full of busy work that I neglect my relationship with You, and for that I am deeply sorry. Often, preachers take them to an extreme. It was not only solid black, but right between his eyes. Lakewood Church God bless and I pray you get that dream house someday! Church is to fellowship with like believers and is meant to give you motivation and something to hold on to for another week but that alone will not give the foundation needed to know the word of God for ones self. And just because I dont like them doesnt mean they arent true. Thank you for your cautions and warnings. If hes so non profit why is he worth 40+ million. The parishioners of his church are very successful people, as a result! Never told anybody in the world the secret dreams of my heart. I can only imagine how it must feel when someone questions your motives or questions your kind of preaching. After class, we asked the teacher and he explained to us what Joel was all about and stated that he didnt want us to get the wrong impression from people who preach on prosperity, and dont bother to fill in the gaps. It is everywhere in corporate America, the media, you name it. Melanie, Joel Osteen Remains one of the best pastors of our time. As there is only ONE WAY, The Way, The Truth and The Life! I used to always just ask because it says that if you need something, want something, just ask and God will give youbut what I did not realize at the time is that God does things His way, He knows whats good for you. Sounds like something Joel Olsteen would say! You bless me girl, and I cant wait to meet you! Ministers who have multiple houses and wear big diamond rings should be ashamed. Blessings to you. Its been nice visiting your site! I remember pray bargaining as a teen once when my dog was ill. The production manager went out of his way to be kind to me. The Bible that tells truth, the King James. Life was at its bottom. Saturday, 27 March 2021 23:01. No, people. He preaches with positivity because who would listen to a negative sermon telling you youre never going to get what you want, stop praying for it? I hope you have a wonderful day today! I didnt know what he had in store. I dont say you are lost, just wandering in the wrong direction and your faith is at risk. I wish everyone would stop ganging up on this poor woman for speaking in a vulnerable way, her personal experience. No, sometimes, you wont get it, it wont happen. Nobody more than my own children. I had to take a little extra time to ponder and pray over your remarks. I just stumbled across this post on Pinterest and I want to say something to you sweet sister in Christ . I appreciate you stopping by to leave a comment today. I really appreciate you and your visit. We, my children, my family love you. Stand strong and fight the good fight of faith. Joel Osteen. They didn't just randomly show up the creator of the universe put them in you. So we are not being people who can handle a home of our own. Oh, your God's got bigger things to deal with than me getting my car started. A God sized prayer is God. Joel gives them what they need to hear. We are lead astray through the ear gate. What a vast difference that is! I read and consider each comment that is made. Does God always answer our prayers in the way we think He will? I have what it says I have. Prayer for Today Father, thank You that You have Your ways of preparing tables for me when I face negativity and critics. When it doesnt come, they lose hope in God. Melanie. Remember thoughts, feeling, and actions. It bothered me that people in shorts and ripped blue jeans were serving communion, and that leftover communion bread was passed out for people to take home with them. Whenever Ive tried sharing this about him with others I get negativity. I really need for Gods help now. "I listen to the divine guidance I am given.". There is nothing on this earth more powerful then God. I was in an abusive relationship with an alcoholic . This post is reflection of the level of belief of the writer. Unfortunately, I feel you post uses Joels name to help you advance your own self intentions. Proverbs 27 All my father wanted to do was go home to Jesus. She didn't say thank you for at least trying. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment today. In His love, Joel Osteen has always thrown up red flags for meI didnt know why. Thank you for stopping by to share your heart and your thoughts. It is important for new believers to know the truth! The tour buses roll up every week and his followers are almost cult-like in their focus on him. Thanks so much for stopping by to leave a thoughtful word today. Dare to stretch your faith. You happy in accepting that that Jesus has you in the palm of his hand and that what is for you will come. Joel & Victoria Osteen At Lakewood, we believe your best days are still out in front of you. There was no rain. I have severe anxiety attacks while driving in the car alone. However, I am concerned (after reading several of his books and listening to many of his messages) that he is not telling the whole story. Thank you, Alison! That is exactly what you have done. Im fine with that. Joel Osteen is a Heretic and must be exposed as he leads thousands astray with a false gospel. Thank you for stopping by my blog today and leaving a good word. Though Ive never listened to Joel Osteen or had anything to do with his philosophies, your story resonates with me as Im in a similar situation living in a tiny apartment with our growing family and desperately searching and praying for a house. He stepped into his fathers shoes that dont fit. I totally agree with you. Appreciate you stopping by to read and leave a comment. He knows your words before you speak. God hears and answers every prayer. Its not logical to base a decision to completely stop listening to Osteen bases on this one sermon. Hey Southern Lady, You can't talk lack and expect to have abundance. Remember he said they will have itching ears. I believe in God almigh in His timing, I believe His about to send a right and God fearing person to be my future husband, this is my year of divine increase nd favour in every area of my life and family. Powerful Morning Prayers To Start Your Day - YouTube I live in the greater Houston area. The parishioners of his church are very successful people, as a result! These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. In fact, none of us can know our own hearts. Melanie. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a thoughtful word! When my husband and I were new Christians we were all about Joel. Too often we limit God. Now I can sleep in peace, finally!? It has been more of a curse than a blessing but I am stuck with this answered prayer. Dont get me wrong, I believe our Heavenly Father does indeed want to bless us just as it says in Matthew that if we being evil know how to give our children good gifts, how much more does He want to give good gifts to His children. Ever notice theres no cross in sight? Like any good and loving parent He looks out for us and knows us better than we know ourselves. Thats not Joels message. You are so right. I fear for the people Joel Osteen leads astray. We can keep on asking and praying over issues. Melanie. Listening occasionally to sermons and from different preachers around the worldaccording to the season going through in my life. I practice self-compassion when I do not succeed., 33. He does seem to preach new agey stuff like claim it as yours/manifest your prayers type stuff, which is not appropriate, and what stopped me early on from listening to him in the first place but at least he seems to be coming from the right direction: generally from God. I completely understand what your saying. Your morning is coming. I had forgotten about Dr. Rogers comment. WowWhat a poignant and eloquently stated post Melanie! Surrender is tough, but there is no place that I would rather be than completely surrendered to Him. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Like you, I enjoyed Joels messages for some time. Thank You that the morning is coming, and the tears of sorrow will be turned to joy. We need to simply say with Job: The Lord gives and takes away blessed be the name of the Lord., Thank you! Joel Osteen: God Is Answering Your Prayers Joel Osteen 7 min read The best prayer you can pray is to discover God's plan for your life. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I must admit that I couldnt pray for things like a house without prefacing it with if God wills it. Melanie, ON POINT MARGIE! Thank you for taking the time to stop by today and leave an encouraging word. I will never be the same in Jesus name. Awesome about your sister. All of this is very subtle and very easy to miss. I dont like preachers that yell and sweat while preaching.. Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends, Joel Osteen (2013). Thanks for taking the time to stop by and leave such a thoughtful comment. Hes no more guilty than others whos teaching is lopsided in another way. ATGW was created to help awaken peoples minds to their greatness. The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, your attention, your love, your concern. Thank you, for your kind words! There was a little sign that said pull, so I pulled, but I couldnt get it open. The book of Ezekiel explains the job of the preacher. Hope youll visit again. He never does what I want.. Every day I pulled one up on the internet that was for sale and would drool over it. I wrote a follow-up piece to express my specific concerns. I choose to stop apologizing for being me., 14. You can drive it right now. My faith propels me to meet my goals., 4. Thank you for standing up. He has some wonderful things to say. We didnt become rich in the worlds eyes, but, we lived in Gods will. I wholeheartedly agree. We cannot afford any of these things due to me and my Shopping Addiction which I have confessed to God, my Sis-in-law and only halfway to my husband as I am afraid of his anger. Maybe God is answering your prayers; hes simply saying no. Hey Deedee, Melanie. In Jesus' Name, Amen." Thank you for having the integrity to share this. Many times my life is so full of busy work that I neglect my relationship with You, and for that I am deeply sorry. We see them as human, yes, but authorities as well. Its good to connect with you. I shall be glorified with my faith., 17. Amen, Kelly! Thanks, Daniel. Melanie, Great words Mel!! God bless you. If you have the $, you can buy whatever house you want. If you will transform your mind, God will transform your life. Its great to connect with you~ Thank you for this Melanie. She was a very small woman. If they dont get what they want then they doubt that God loves them because Joel has taught them that God gives them what they want. Thats very childish dont you think? But, we are told in Psalm 115:3, Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. These two things my pleasure and His may not always be in sync. Jakes Prayer Line -(888) 868-2497. I am not good with money, so I pray for it, yet I remain in financial distressuntil I get it..and I DO MY PART, what I can do and quit being a baby Christian, but a adult. Daddy, please make an exception. What do you see? God does work in His time, doesnt He! Blessings to you, If you ask small, you're going to receive small. Your word says, Father, that trouble shall not arise a second time. Saturday, 25 June 2022 13:59. My family and I really appreciate and honor the Osteens, the family is a wonderful caring family. I was out tending my father's sheep. The streets are paved with Gold in Heaven, and there are scriptures that say on earth as it is in Heaven .that is concerning our health as well as our finances. I release all negative energy over money., 18. I believe one of the best prayers that we could ever pray is God, not my will, but your will be done. I pray it in some form every day: God, open up the right doors and close the wrong doors. If you will stay open to His direction, and follow your heart, God will protect you. What if it does happen? Please read the KJV of both chapters in their entirety. I agree. 2. The parishioners of his church are very successful people, as a result! And, it is my prayer that my words by kind. Blessings, A couple of weeks ago we were in the airport parking lot. How does he inspire millions of people around the world? Now I dont know why Mrs. Olsteen got her house and many others dont. James 4:2 says, "You have not because you ask not." What a great question, Patricia! And I believe god has given him a platform to get through to people with gods word. Therefore, Father, I decree that no weapon formed against me (us) prospers this day or any day to come. Melanie. I always have enough money to fulfill my needs., 32. And, he let me see the goodness and kindness of the the finance manager. I cant believe how this kind of gospel has crept into the church. It was a big mountain, had a huge hill on it. Thanks, Lacey. God was/is so adamant about this topic, it is mentioned twice, in Ezekiel chapter 3 and in chapter 33. I live in Houston so I know many people who are being or have been deceived. Most pastors dont live in million dollar house and pray in a way that says, This isnt enough. It tells me there are billions of galaxies meteorologically. When I was growing up, my mother would pray over the dishwasher if it broke to pray over the lawnmower, and I'm over there with some of my friends getting a kick out of it, kind of laughing, and all of the sudden we hear the car crank right up. I humbly, then, believe, since we openly express our opinions here.as it seems Some dont have jobs, or kids out of control, or have a relationship falling apart or just something so dreadful & hopeless. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Joels preaching. Well, little Jamie didn't know any better. Let me tell you, you are God's biggest deal. Why wont Preachers warn people? And, I do think lots of people are led astray by teachings like these. Did you study your finances to learn how to manage a larger mortgage payment? Please enable the javascript to submit this form, Click to Join the Joel Osteen Telegram Community, Please check I have not received any sermons since May 6th. He is a great motivational speaker. Melanie. Repeat these self love affirmations to yourself daily and you will see a positive change in your mindset, your actions, and yourlife. Yet he kept being his best, and eventually he was made prime minister of Egypt. So I hear what you are saying. Melanie. This is my Bible, I am what it says I am. He put the dream in your heart in the first place. So grateful that our loving Father knows best People dont enter their promised land because as the Proverbs say, you have been trapped by what you say and ensnared by the words of your mouth. And, sometimes there is a unique tension of balance between two passages. HOPE IN GOD | All Things Are Possible - Morning Inspiration to Motivate Your Day. I pray for and take action towards my goals and destiny., 28. Sometimes, I had to change the plan, and I did. Thank you, Angelica, for sharing your heart. Appreciate your comments~ Attending church on Sunday morning does not save you. He knows best. 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. TOP 25 QUOTES BY JOEL OSTEEN (of 768) | A-Z Quotes I listen to Joel quite often and find that hes very uplifting and he will push my mind enough to have me to read my bible on the scriptures and stories he speaks of.
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