Melanie. Oh, to speak the truth in love that is one of my greatest desires right now! If I told you you said Joe, are you kidding? I Only Invite The Best Things Into My Life, 35 Affirmations On Having Success Already, 30 Wealth Affirmations To Attract Wealth And Abundance Into Your Life. But when you start praying, God sassed prayers. God made him invisible. You were created to make somebody else's life better. She doesn't need a microphone. So many people stand in judgment of great men of God thinking their own theories are more biblical. Our character and faith building is. Invent something. Despite my challenges and struggles, God has taken care of me (even if Im just barely getting by). And if that leader is presenting topics and messages that can so easily be interpreted as prosperity gospel then there is a problem. I am glad you have stepped away from the teachings of this man. Unfortunately, it does not end with the house, there are a few more blessings/answered prayers that I am losing my mind over. Melanie. But they are. Suddenly, God can turn any situation around. When we speak of heaven, we must also speak of hell. However, do not agree with this article. As for your goals, ask for the secret petitions of your heart. Prayer For Today Joel Osteen. She'd give him a hug and say, Victor, God's hand is on your life. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment today. Amen! Its great to connect with you~ Would you pray with me? 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers. God does want us to have our hearts desires and our wants. Im sure your blog can help people understand God more or encourage them to move forward. Let's find out! Thank you, Ellen! I think he would be a great motivational speaker but not as a pastor. He who guards his lips, guards his life, the tongue has a power of life and death and those that love it, will eat its fruit. According to IndyStar, Joel Osteen gets his knack for preaching to the masses honest from his father, John Osteen, who was a Southern Baptist pastor . "The faith I have in myself allows me to be successful.". I don't want to live in anxiety ,pray for me for healing. He goes all over the world telling what God has done for him. The bible is called good news for a reason! Praying that He will give you the desires of your heart and sustain you in the interim! Melanie. Joel gives them what they need to hear. Just the other day something Joel said struck me as off. Nobody wants you to fulfill your destiny more than Almighty God. Hope you have a blessed day~ One prophet prayed for protection. Like working on our characters which is much more important. And, it sounds like you are blessed with a very wise Sunday school teacher! Let God do it His way. I'm your father. But I find no where in the Bible (Gods Word) that God says he will give us everything we pray for. And, I stopped listening to Joel (and others like him) because I think their teaching is misleading and extra-biblical. I speak to God About it and who knows, its probably a time factor. My wife never yelled and screamed that I was crazy. As his seem to be. Guys all I know for sure is Christ died for all. I listen to Joel and he is a great motivator and he doesnt preach the fire and brimstone messages. It has been too long since weve connected. Twenty four people showed up. Because God knows best. That was one preaching or a few preachings of his. Especially to people who wouldnt ordinarily listen to the average preacher. You have been given a gift from The Holy Spirit, the gift of wisdom, to be able to discern between Jesus Christ teachings and that of a false prophet! Rather, Ive tried to point out some ways in which his preaching is only sharing one side of things. Thank you again for this!! Its dangerous. Television production was my passion. I pray every day. Im praying today that God will encourage you and meet every single need that you have. Let them leave a legacy of faith that will be seen for generations to come. I really appreciate your thoughtful comments. Who do you seek to have an encounter with when you go to church? Most pastors dont live in million dollar house and pray in a way that says, This isnt enough. Melanie. We will be given exactly what we need to grow in our faith and our relationship with the Father. He is one of the most faithful, spirit -led people I know. Melanie Redd and Ministry of Hope, 2019. I believe all will be well with this high blood pressure. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. And, it is scary how easy it is to get into the name it/claim it group. And seriouslyyou focused on a houseand completely missed the point here!!!! Amen, Megan! Praying for you to become the Queen of your life. I was so grateful once he explained to us, and gradually was able to see he was so right. ** Almighty and Merciful Father, as we begin this day, we come to You with grateful hearts. Im so glad you did. Give Hope to give again today. I found when somebody is living radically the wrong kind of life and God touches them, they will live radically the right kind of life. Its much better to model our prayers after Jesus example. But Joel put me on that path. Without faith we cant please God. FOLLOW THE SCRIPTURES AND YOU WILL BE BLESSED! About 14 years ago I lived in Houston and attended original church Joel Osteen was at, something woods. I got distracted and whenever I heard his sermons it became the Joel Osteen moment rather than Gods moment. There are times when all I can handle is someone telling me the goodness of the Lord and feed that hope. My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. There was nothing pious about my experience and it bothered me to watch our worship leader talk about football from the stage in the middle of worship songs. I control money; money doesnt control me., 12. And, I do think lots of people are led astray by teachings like these. Thats the reason why enter the promised land and some dont. He's just waiting for you to ask, will you have a boldness to ask for things that even seem impossible? Praying that God will answer our prayers one day and give us grace to continue on in hope and faith! Thats something to think on! Actually the hard places seem to be where we grow the most. God is in control and has the final say and Im fine with that. I looked over. Everybody he knew, all of his friends were in gangs. This was not Joel Olsteens fault. Request yours today! We're going to move into our sanctuary on schedule. 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. Melanie. God take our ministry where no ministries ever gone before. God bless you. No matter what you go through, stay in faith, be your best each day and trust that God will use it to position you for greatness. Thanks for listening to our podcast and thanks for supporting the ministry. Its always good to hear from you. It keeps them stunted, as an infant in faith. Praying that God will give you and your husband much grace and joy. There is no way God lead you to write this, it is plainly an act of your flesh. God bless you. Our leaders are legislating sin and it is being woven into the fabric of society. He knows when someone is going to be a distraction that will hinder us from our destiny. It's a joy to come into your home from your every in our area. You will ask what you will and it shall be done. Saturday, 13 August 2022 14:25 Joel Osteen - Watch Sermon: Pray God-Sized Prayers. Thank you for not opening up that door. Thank goodness the people who designed that plane knew thered be people like me on board. Im so glad you are sharing this. For me it is so relaxing as it is my Service for my hubby unto God. Thanks so much for stopping by to leave a thoughtful word today. and always blessed. Instead of pointing out what you view as wrong from ONE story he told, you should be looking toward all of the times God had blessed you and yours! I grew up poor here in the US, but I prayed to God, I planned, I worked hard towards my goals, and eventually I achieved what Ive wanted. Blessings to you, Nobody more than my own children. The preachers job is to warn the born again, AND the sinner that they DO NO SIN. Melanie. God is so good to lead us to friends who will encourage us toward what is truth and what is best. Not very many Pastors discuss topics that Jesus himself did. Let one of my descendants always be on the throne. I hope you have a blessed Monday~ Hey James, I have learned to let the Holy Spirit be my teacher and the Bible my textbook. I am going to keep believing, keep praising, and thanking You for what's on the way. Nevertheless, to expect to achieve ones goals without action is foolish. All my father wanted to do was go home to Jesus. You may not agree with everything he says, but your attack on unjustified and unwarranted and it seems as though you are stirring up strife and dissension. I saw 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. That is where the true blessings can be found and where life is the richest. And, you are so right, the Bible is our authority on all things. Thank You new they were $45000 +. And, you are so right God wants His nearness to be our good. When it came time for me to leave, he said, Joel, Ill call you later this week and Ill let you know about the job.. I see it in the Scripture. What steps did you take to get a new house? Hes about holiness and our hearts! I thank God that he didnt answer some of my prayers, because sometimes what I thought was the best for me wasnt the best at all. I think God said that a rich man will not enter the gates of heaven. Thank you again for this article. Preachers must also teach that sin is wrong and hell is real. , Hey Rachelle, And I heard about this old country farmer. Love! I here Jesus saying who are we that judges another, for what judgment we use will be used on us also. I agree with Kathys comments. With my math it would still be cheaper to purchase this Tiny House I want instead of paying the monthly rent we have been paying over the years and we would see such a profit in the long run and the short run Im very sorry to hear about your dads cancer. The following Sunday morning we announced to our Sunday school class that we had went to see Joel Osteen on Friday. Joel Osteen may cause many to cling to the faith..and then release it, permanently, in confusion and despair. The blogger sounds jealous. You see what they fail to tell us as Christian is that life will not be perfect and we will not get what we want all the times, some of the times or even most of times. Twelve years old, Victor would come home at three o'clock in the morning, totally stoned. But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. Thanks so much for stopping by to share your thoughts today. And, yes, we can come boldly before the throne. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. 1. It is everywhere in corporate America, the media, you name it. It was freezing acid. I do hope you will stop by again to read other things that are on the site. Worse yet, I wanted it so badly, but I could see it just wasnt meant to be. God bless. Amen, Belle! It's about two o'clock in the morning when we got to our cars, my mother's battery was dead. And, I am sure you right many people have come to know Christ because of Joel. So, I pray that the truth will prevail and that God will use my words to encourage many. That is my prayer. I may not agree with everything he says, but I do believe that he has a message that should be heard and Ive never heard of anything he said that isnt biblical. My prayer is that believers will seek to be balanced in all that they do learning all that the Bible has to say about money, blessings, and prosperity. You have a destiny to fulfill. The author makes no claims of perfection. Because a true servant of God never charges money for the Truth, it is given away freely. Mighty Lord, I come before you today to thank You for all the blessings that You have given me. I pray the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. This is really sad and I feel sorry for you. Many of central Godly figures in the Bible were wealthy - were they any less than those who live in poverty serving God? Thank you! Just my thoughts.. Melanie. You must be born again. I tugged and pulled, and it still wouldnt come out. As a biblical counselor and as someone with family members who were steeped in that doctrine (one couple attended his church for many years), I can tell you it isnt harmless. Blessings to you, this week .We want and ask for mercy on behalf of my grand kids that God will allow them to come back home. I have not found that kind of peace though. I agree. Maybe we wouldn't have. You stayed in the safe zone. Your morning is coming. Im not trying to bash Joel as a person. It brings a smile to his face. When you prayed God sized prayers God to show up in a big way, he'll give you the desires of your heart. Read and meditate on that scripture and see his character.. Joel is a man appointed by God .. just like you believe you are right? 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. Thank you for having the integrity to share this. Well, Joel, God's God, if he wants to bless me, he'll bless 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. Life Outreach International (800) 947-5433. To get our attention, he slammed the door in our faces, so to speak. There is a very big difference between the two. Maybe I wouldn't have met Victoria, maybe I wouldn't be up here. It was a very judgemental post with very judgemental comments with self-serving intentions. Well, my mother was not about to leave the airport without having her car. Let's find out! Thats why it is important to read your bible. You come from the wrong family. God works in His own timing. Just felt a nudge to let you know that. Great message. In a World filled with half truths, you are a beacon of light. But, I do believe He knows best. Finally, I called him, and he was always either busy or out of town. And just because I dont like them doesnt mean they arent true. Thanks so much, Indeed, we are also told that in this world we will have troubles. "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you have imagined." And like David, I'm bold enough to ask you to bring it to pass. He focuses on prosperity gospel, and is leading people astray. She didn't blow us to kiss. Thank you, Alison! If Satan can get Christians to fight about petty stupid things amongst themselves instead of focusing on the main goal of Christianity (telling the world about a Saviour who loves them and wants to save them from their sins), then the house that we represent will fall. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and may God continue to bless you and yours! Like (too) many famous evangelists, I believe his intentions started out good but getting that dream house and yacht and vacation and car became much more important. Thank you, Jenna. If you truly want to become a better you, it is imperative that you learn to feel good about yourself. I trust that more money is coming to me., 13. Melanie, Joel Osteen Remains one of the best pastors of our time. Thank you for your cautions and warnings. It's like we were missing something. Blessings, He knelt down, gave his life to Christ. I hope you subscribe so you can receive the latest podcast to keep you inspired all through the week. Butnowseriouslyyou took all this time to write a postwith a gigantic title, referring to someones name? But, you were so wise to walk out of the dealership that day. I must admit that I couldnt pray for things like a house without prefacing it with if God wills it.

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