Melanie. How does he inspire millions of people around the world? I appreciate your speaking the truth in love. Wow! I do still believe in the goodness of God and ask for His blessings. Thank you, Angelica, for sharing your heart. I dont listen to Joel weekly, but I am glad to know that there is a messenger of hope out there. I have the discipline to make hard financial choices now to enjoy an easier life later on., 2. If what has been said is true God can handle it quit well with out me. Thank you! Job was an upright and perfect man, he went through more than I could ever stand. He provides examples to encourage us, the rest is up to God and to us! Your baby is coming, your healing is coming, your restoration is coming, your breakthrough is coming. God bless you. What God promised you doesnt have an expiration date. Melanie. You ask him to take you further than anyone in your family. Thank you, Gleniece. Blessings to you, Joel Osteen has been a blessing to me and I wanted to see what this was about and clicked. 1. He is a wonderful God, isnt He! Asking Him to encourage your heart today! Its good to connect with you. I appreciate you stopping by to leave a thoughtful comment. I miss being able to walk in the mountains with my hubby and camping and cleaning my apartment on my own (Yes, I am the weird one I love cleaning!!!) 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. At the age of nine, her young son Victor was recruited by a gang. Its good to hear from you! Melanie. Blessings to you for speaking the truth in love. Thank you for your message Tell him personally & pray for him Pastor Joel thank you nice massage, am lifted up. What a great question, Patricia! Somebody needs your smile. It is not about the house, its what we want vs. what God wants for us. You have blessed me by stopping by~ Hey, Vangelina, Hold my heart within yours, and renew my mind, body, and soul. I don't have formal training, education, experience. Now this helps me to start the new day. There was a big J. The following week, still no word. Nobody wants you to see your dreams come to pass any more than he does. God does want us to have our hearts desires and our wants. This has definitely been one of the most controversial pieces Ive ever written! Melanie, Hmm, a better convincing article wouldnt have added books to a site that you are getting paid from. It tells me it's going to be a beautiful day theologically. And, keep your eyes on Jesus! If you have the $, you can buy whatever house you want. May He open our eyes to see wonderful things from His Law! And I believe one reason that I've seen God's favor is I have learned to ask big when my father went to be with the Lord nineteen ninety nine I had never ministered before was a bold prayer to say God, I'm asking you to help me not only maintain what my parents have built, but help me to take it much further. Our character and faith building is. Jesus makes it plain in the 3 Gospels and Malachi. It keeps them stunted, as an infant in faith. 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. Ive missed you, girl! Im asking God to give you tenacity and courage to get back out there and try! God says, I dare you to pray. Thanks so much for listening to today's message. Sign in to let us know how to pray for you. Thank you for stopping by to leave a comment. You bless me, Michelle! So whats so wrong with that. I dont like preachers that yell and sweat while preaching.. Please enable the javascript to submit this form, Click to Join the Joel Osteen Telegram Community. I tugged and pulled, and it still wouldnt come out. And how christian could that post of yours be? We prayed and prayed. God has promised to meet all of our needs and not all of our desires. And I heard about this old country farmer. I don't have to understand how He's going to bring it to pass. And, you are right its a mighty thin pancake that doesnt have both sides! Ask me for children who will become history makers. I realized Joel serves a purpose. It sounds like your father is in a better place whole and cancer-free. I have a family member that embraces this type of teaching and has for a few years. My concern is that we try to dictate to God what we want Him to do rather than seeking His will for our lives. Melanie. Melanie. Amen, Megan! I live in Houston so I know many people who are being or have been deceived. How you pray will determine what kind of life you live. He also doesnt tell you youll get everything you pray for. Even Jesus had doubters and nay sayers. I really appreciate your opinion and your time. Joel Osteen, while probably a really nice guy, is NOT of God. When you pray God sized prayers, you will see the greatness of God's power. Melanie. I control money; money doesnt control me., 12. That is exactly what you have done. Finally, I want to say that to denigrate someones goals because their goals do not include missionary work, but do include becoming financially wealthy is foolish. God is not only going to save you, he's going to make you a minister. Whether you are joining us in person or online, we invite you to experience our services and be a part of the Lakewood family. You can read Part Two here: http://www.melanieredd.com/day-quit-listening-joel-osteen-part-2/. A wise, encouraging word, Melanie. Melanie, ON POINT MARGIE! Now if something is not for you your faith in god should be enough to keep Thanks, Lacey. Melanie. Your words have been strong, and I have pondered and prayed over what you have shared. I have faith in my confidence and confidence in my faith., 16. how can we be Christ like if were just focused on believing that house will be ours? I believe he preaches with good intention and a good heart. Or are you holding onto the house as an idol? You have sais y mind. Thank you for sharing your experience. I cant believe how this kind of gospel has crept into the church. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave them. I dont believe Joel is appointed by God whatsoever! Oh wow! is this really about how Joel is preaching, or how Mel wants her blog some attention. Thanks, Gina! I do take every single comment to heart. Now maybe you may not like his style. 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. I couldnt agree more. God gave him the promise that one of his descendants would always be on the throne. It was too much fluff fluff.no real substance. . As his seem to be. But God knows whats best for us. If you said, I see millions of stars, farmers said, I know that, but what does it tell you? Thank you for your cautions and warnings. Are you thankful? Nowhere in the Bible does it say that we are going to be given large incomes, beautiful homes, and expensive cars. You bless me today~ So we are not being people who can handle a home of our own. But a God sized prayer is God. The size of your prayers can determine the size of your breakthrough. Hope you have a blessed day~ Thanks for the courage to speak the truth in love. I love to talk about Jesus! Im not exactly sure what you are asking. I do consider, read, and pray over every comment I receive. You have blessed me with your words today~ Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment! I dare you to pray. I created the universe. Thank you so much, am blessed pastor joel. I let go of all my fears around money., 27. May God give you peace as he directs your Path. It has been too long since weve connected. "The faith I have in myself allows me to be successful.". 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. Sure do appreciate you stopping by to leave a thoughtful word today. There was no way we could be involved in a church that supported that kind of thinking. Let's find out! WowWhat a poignant and eloquently stated post Melanie! Though we can be tempted or blessed, we are ultimately accountable for the actions we take. Let these positive affirmations from Joel Osteen bring success to your life in all areas. I really appreciate you and your visit. I did get the house I prayed for, just not the one I believed for. 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 drove down to car dealer here in sand springs, walked in, and the finance man said, sure, fine, here is your down payment back, and voided the deal. My question is what preacher do you know that preaches the whole truth? Thank you for the kindly reminder that our prayers and our lives are to be focused on Gods will. I personally love Joel. 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. Well said. The Lord has walked with me through many things, good and bad, and He has ALWAYS been faithful, sometimes even when I wasnt! I believe the dancing You promised is on the way. It's Your Time and Become a Better You Boxed Set, p.87, Simon and Schuster. If this prosperity religion works for others, they are lucky or blessed or whatever it is but I think they are in a minority. If you truly want to become a better you, it is imperative that you learn to feel good about yourself. The car is not going to start. He said, God, I have been bold enough to pray this prayer because you have spoken it over me. I lived there for over 24 years, never owned a house, never owned a car, never bought a new dress, used what people gave me. We, my children, my family love you. It is not Joels message to blame. So appreciate you and your affirming words! Thanks for sharing this bold post, Melanie! God is still God and is so good. Blessings, "I listen to the divine guidance I am given.". I am pretty sure my pastor makes about $25,000 a year. But like they say everything isnt for everybody. That's kind of radical. Be careful how you speak. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment. What He started, Hes going to finish. If you'll get in agreement. Please stop by and be a part of one of our services. So, my prayers were answered no, while my fathers were, yes. But I want a house, especially with us having to move out of our dream house since we cant buy just yet. I appreciate your visit today. , Hey Rachelle, It's the same way with our Heavenly Father. Don't use your words to describe the situation. But, they are so misleading to the unsaved because they are being taught that it is all about them and what they want. Melanie. I remember pray bargaining as a teen once when my dog was ill. Blessings, The production manager went out of his way to be kind to me. 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. I take whats the best and if ever shall it happen, leave the rest. I don't even know why I said it, but I prayed God let her find the cure for cancer. But that's an ordinary prayer. Our leaders are legislating sin and it is being woven into the fabric of society. As an older woman, I have watched the name it and claim it gospel grow by alarming rates! If these ministers are truly christians they should be protesting the decisions the government is making about our religious liberty, Hey Patricia, That means a great deal to me. He was taking his nephew camping for the first time. Melanie. She'd give him a hug and say, Victor, God's hand is on your life. Please prayerfully consider this. Thank you for stopping to leave a good word, Marie! Ask me to give you the secret petitions of your heart. Melanie, a while back about 2009, I wanted a truck. She pointed out that her expectations of prayer and blessings from God were affected by Joels teachings. Our focus should not be what we want but what Gods Will is. I don't want to live in anxiety ,pray for me for healing. Thanks, Elaine! Positive affirmations lead to positive feelings, which lead to positive actions, which will lead to a positive life. I pray the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. It is easy to be misled, isnt it! Youve encouraged me with your kind words today~ Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment. Im so glad you stopped by today and left a thoughtful comment. Hey Grace, Thank you for the reminder that His will is to be done. He'd already been arrested, involved in robbing, stealing, killing, all kinds of things that weren't good. We do have to be wise and discerning, dont we! Honey is not what God is all about. Big difference ladies. If hes so non profit why is he worth 40+ million. She didnt blame Joel for her not getting the house she wanted. Amen, Belle! Thank you Pastor for opening my eyes in big size prayers accomplished by our Almighty God. Also, the measure in which you give it will be given back to you, pressed down, shaken up and overflowing! So true, Debi! Positive affirmations lead to positive feelings, which lead to positive actions, which will lead to a positive life. Thank you so much for writing this post. You need to associate with people who inspire you, It tells me there are billions of galaxies meteorologically. It was such a blessing to me and confirmation of Gods Truth, knowing His ways are indeed not ours and that His absolute love for us is all we need to trust.

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