I know that not everyone will agree. Thank you for having the courage to write. God bless you. It was not only solid black, but right between his eyes. 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. Melanie, Hi blogger, ive been reading your posts for some time and I really like coming back here. If that wasnt that case then Jesus wouldnt have needed to die on the cross. I pray God let our children supersede anything Victoria have ever done. The book of Ezekiel explains the job of the preacher. My mind is alert. new they were $45000 +. I always believed, however I was saved at age 30 on December 28 when I found out that the guy I was dating had drowned. "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you have imagined." Respectfully, I must assert that there is no way that you can know the intentions of my heart. 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 It is not about the house, its what we want vs. what God wants for us. this article saddens me because even though everyone has their own opinion we still are brothers and sisters in Christ. It is hard to walk away from things that we really WANT and think we must have! Everything you need to know is in the Bible. And, I agree with you that Osteen is a great motivator. Joel gives them what they need to hear. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. It does sound like youve been through some tough experiences. He wants my salvation, period. Guys all I know for sure is Christ died for all. Mathew 6.2 And, when we need a particular item, God does give it to us. Thank you again for this article. I speak to God About it and who knows, its probably a time factor. Hey Gloria, At least, nothing you said you heard was false, just unbalanced. What Does the Bible Teach about Prosperity Gospel Theology? People should remember too, that all conditions are NOT what God wants for usSatan tempts us and tries to create havoc. I listen to Joel. At that point, I had several years of camera experience under my belt. I wasnt thinking of how much better off he would be without the suffering of cancer. The engine would not turn over freezing cold out there. Sure do appreciate you! Life is hard sometimes but God is in control even in the hard times. No it wouldnt. Looking back there were times He was silent and times He even allowed me to make a complete mess of things, but it was to grow me up and mature me spiritually. style is to encourage people and to preach gods word in a positive way. You're chosen to live a life of excellence and integrity, an abundant, victorious life. Also, for more on my disclosure policy, click HERE. And, I dont discount his abilities. He promised we would have trouble, but reminded us that HE had overcome the world. I really do appreciate your time and your perspective. God is moved by our faith. Encouraging speakers such as Joel Osteen are good for us to hear once in a while. It's about two o'clock in the morning when we got to our cars, my mother's battery was dead. But I want a house, especially with us having to move out of our dream house since we cant buy just yet. Sometimes what we want and what God has planned may not match. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. If your answer is anything short of Jesus Christ, first and foremost than you are wandering in the wrong direction. Joel and Victoria build up promises of great wealth and tangible blessings which may or may not come. I have the discipline to make hard financial choices now to enjoy an easier life later on., 2. I can do what it says I can do today. Especially to people who wouldnt ordinarily listen to the average preacher. Dare to ask big. Appreciate your encouragement and your thoughtful words today. I pray that God will bless you as well. I have learned to let the Holy Spirit be my teacher and the Bible my textbook. He has showed me many of times when I called on him and he made a way. What God promised you doesnt have an expiration date. And thats not my opinion, thats Biblical. Wonderful. A month before they were to move in, the building inspector informed them that their parking lot was too small, lest they doubled the amount of parking spaces they would not be able to occupy the building. I appreciate your insights and experiences. God knows the motivation of our hearts. They are glad to talk to you about Joel. Believe that he has you in the palm of his hand and know that when it comes time for God to open a door, no man can keep it shut. It bothered me that our pastor spent half his sermons building himself up and using secular anecdotes to illustrate biblical messages for most of his sermons. I wholeheartedly agree. Go back to school and get whatever you need to move up the ladder in occupation. Instead, do what Jesus said, seek ye FIRST the kingdom of God and His RIGHTEOUSNESS. Your words affirm me today! Joel Osteen has been a blessing to me and I wanted to see what this was about and clicked. Its so easy to get this all out of whack, isnt it? Love! You sound just like him in your responses. If you ask small, you're going to receive small. people that make you better. They prayed and prayed, and after an hour, the pastor announced, God has never let us down in the past and he's not going to let us down this time. Hey Tiffiney, And, we have to be so careful, dont we! Dont be stubborn and hardheaded. If he should pass away, Ill not have a way to go to the grocery story, dentist, doctor appointments and the like. God has promised to meet all of our needs and not all of our desires. For example, the Bible tells us to Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. in Matthew 7:7. God does this on purpose so that it will take faith. Twenty four people showed up. Unable to enter an overcrowded barn for a December mass, she felt left out in worshiping outsideuntil she realized she was not alone. He is a false teacher, a wolf in sheeps clothing! My mother fell in this trap years ago. I pray that we will do this as well! I welcome an unlimited source of income and wealth in my life., 50 Inspirational Islamic Quotes On God, Life, Success, & The Hereafter, 35 Inspirational Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Quotes, 35 Inspirational Quotes On Knowing Your Worth, 20 Inspirational Quotes On Being A Good Person. Thank You that You show how much You love me and honor me. We prayed and prayed. The more you talk about negative things in your life, the more you call them in. As we grow in the Lord, our desire to learn more will carry us into those deeper depths and understanding of Gods Word and will and the Lord will guide us to those preachers and teachers who will take us deeper. If you think you've reached your limits then you have. It sounds like you are dealing with some of these same issues. The problem was they had used all the land to build on. I don't have the connections or I couldn't get the financing or the medical report doesn't look good. I dont believe Joel is appointed by God whatsoever! My prayer is that people will read this and take a moment to really think about what they are listening to. But Joel gave me what I wanted to hear. If I told you you said Joe, are you kidding? Hes a fake. However, I am concerned that ministries like this one can become one-sided and somehwat misleading. So, my prayers were answered no, while my fathers were, yes. Plus, there are specific dreams, desires that God's placed in your heart. In Jesus' Name, Amen. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Sometimes it works that way, but other times it doesnt. Youve encouraged me with your words today. The more I practice loving myself, the more lovable I become., 29. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that we are going to be given large incomes, beautiful homes, and expensive cars. Thanks for sharing your heart and gentle warning to the world. Melanie Redd and Ministry of Hope, 2019. I said, Dear God, thank you for not letting me have my way. Blessings, I like the positive preachers, but often they are so subtly wrong and dangerous! And I'm not talking about just making a wish list and praying every wind. I pray you will soon get your Dream Home but I also know it will be in Gods timing. However, as far as prayer, we have thoroughly prayed over and budgeted for each home that weve owned. that was the only reason I didnt cry as I left the car dealership. This is what David did first. I couldnt agree more. I here Jesus saying who are we that judges another, for what judgment we use will be used on us also. Big difference ladies. After all he We bought his first book, and we even went to see him one Friday evening when he was in Columbus, Ohio. Hope you have a wonderful Sunday~ how can we be Christ like if were just focused on believing that house will be ours? Put your hope in God today! Be a Prisoner of Hope - Joel Osteen Daily Devotion (May-02-2023), Grow Through It - Joel Osteen - Sunday Sermon, Its Your Time - Joel Osteen Daily Devotional (May-01-2023), Peace, Be Still - Joel Osteen Daily Devotion (May-01-2023). I too like Joel but also listen to several others to learn from them. 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. Don't waste your valuable time with people that are not adding to your growth. I really appreciate your visit. Melanie. I do agree with you %100. In other words, God, I'm asking you to do something amazing. I appreciate you stopping by to leave a kind word! If God does bless you with a new houseit will be the best house EVER:), Thank you, Horace! God bless you! It has been more of a curse than a blessing but I am stuck with this answered prayer. I just stumbled across this post on Pinterest and I want to say something to you sweet sister in Christ . If you will sell us the dirt behind your new sanctuary, we'll not only pay you for it, but we'll pave all the areas where we dig up. The Lord is God, and He can do whatever He wants to do. I dont think any nefative thoughts about Joel Osteen, I admire the man, but hard times are ahead for us all, we must prepare. And, yes, the Prosperity Gospel can be so misleading and harmful, cant it? God does want us to have our hearts desires and our wants. Blessings, Thank you, Susie! There is a very big difference between the two. Stand strong and fight the good fight of faith. He didnt say that as soon as you pray for something, God will always give it to you. Have a blessed day~ Joel Osteen - Sermon: Praying Bold Prayers. Though it may not be the answer I wanted, Ive come to believe everything God answers is for reasons, I am not fully ever aware ofuntil the next window or door opens or closes. Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. Im so glad you stopped by today and left a thoughtful comment. They need your love, your encouragement & your gifts. And I agree with you that we should pray Jesus prayers and not Joels. Blessings, I think God said that a rich man will not enter the gates of heaven. His nephew had five degrees, was one of the smartest men alive, and they set up their tent and quickly fell asleep. And, I appreciate you taking the time to write a comment. Blessings to you, Many times my life is so full of busy work that I neglect my relationship with You, and for that I am deeply sorry. Blessings, I didn't say that, but I sure thought about it. Her name was Jamie. Amen, sister. I feel like he is in the business of making people feel good and looks past many truths in the bible. Blessings to you, #salute If you truly want to become a better you, it is imperative that you learn to feel good about yourself. I appreciate you and your visit! Thank you for this. I wish you great joy and favor as you start out your blogging! You have not because you asked not God is saying ask me for big things. It also true our prayers should align with Gods will for our particular life purpose/plan/ journey. The great problem is my husband has cancer and probably wont live much longer. He is blessed and inherited his blessings from his earthly Father and our Heavenly Father. So true! One thing this mother knew how to do was pray. ! We went over and worked another fifteen minutes doing everything we could. Like you, I heard a message on how God wants to bless us and it doesnt matter how the worldly economy is but the economy in heaven is doing just fine. Yes. The times I went it he seemed more of a motivational speaker ALWAYS touching on the subject of wealth. been on the glance out for such information. Unfulfilled needs and wants, can leave us feeling neglected by God. Thats awesome! Thank you for the kindly reminder that our prayers and our lives are to be focused on Gods will. She kept praying month after month, didn't look like anything was happening. He took a couple of hours to show me around, and we seemed to really hit if off. Yet he kept being his best, and eventually he was made prime minister of Egypt. God was/is so adamant about this topic, it is mentioned twice, in Ezekiel chapter 3 and in chapter 33. I too listened to Joel Osteen from time to time. 1. I dont claim to be perfect , no where near it , but it saddens me that you felt the need to point the finger at the Olsteens rather than just merely state your opinions or beliefs . I realized Joel serves a purpose. So many Christians, like you, love his teachings and then when their prosperity doesnt come, they turn away from Christ. I trust that more money is coming to me., 13. Saturday, 13 August 2022 14:25 Joel Osteen - Watch Sermon: Pray God-Sized Prayers. A millionaires son who is taught money skills, will live a different life from mine, ..I was not taught financial skills by my familyas they had none to teach. Thank you for stopping to leave a good word, Marie! He was taking his nephew camping for the first time. Living for His will is better off for me. Hey Lynn, Melanie. 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 couldnt afford it. Prayer for Today: Father, thank You that in times of sadness, when I dont see the way out or a loss seems too great, I can know that its only for a night. I respect your intentions, but based on having listened to Joel for years, and I can say that your assessment of Joel isnt accurate. I am glad you have stepped away from the teachings of this man. Final thoughts, John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. In fact, none of us can know our own hearts. She didn't just pray for God to keep him out of trouble. Those that know Gods Word understand that we are accountable for our words and actions to other believers~ God reminds us frequently that as believers and professors of Christ, we are to hold each other to a Godly standard. Im very sorry to hear about your dads cancer. Surrender is tough, but there is no place that I would rather be than completely surrendered to Him. And, I do believe God has used them to encoruage many folks. She spoke of faith into him. You father-in-law sounds like a wonderful man. However, one day I tuned in and was very surprised by the positive message Joel gave based on scripture. He isnt a typical prosperity preacher telling you youll get rich. I really appreciate your visit and your kind words! Thank you for not opening up that door. Thank goodness the people who designed that plane knew thered be people like me on board. I appreciate you and your thoughtful comments. Id appreciate your prayers immensely. Subscribe and Get Sermons and Daily Devotions by Joel Osteen DIRECTLY TO YOUR INBOX! Unfortunately, I feel you post uses Joels name to help you advance your own self intentions. After a couple of weeks, she wore her father down. Melanie, You are absolutely right. It sounded like it was going to explode. I love Joel Osteen, and several others like him! Those that werent healed in the Bible were not healed for lack of belief! When you point a finger, there is three pointing back. And, thank you for your positive, encouraging, and thoughtful comments. Our focus should not be what we want but what Gods Will is. God healed the blind, made the lame to walk. I have experienced a long journey from believer with no fruit of my faith, to finally entering the church (a non-denominational mega church), working my way from there to a smaller non-denominational church. Melanie. I wrote a follow-up piece to express my specific concerns. Melanie. Melanie. Remember that no matter how long a Christian you are, most times the most basic commands that Jesus gave, like Love your neighbor as yourself, people just struggle. Keep honoring God with your life, stay in peace, trust His timing and God will open doors that no man can shut. Melanie. Then God may assist in another area of my life. I think sometimes we get so caught up on what should be given to us that we miss the part where we have to do our on homework. If you think you will never get well then you won't. No one can expect church to feed and give you the depth of what you get when you STUDY the bible. Thank you for stopping by to leave a comment. Im sure he is a wonderful person, and Im not against him personally. God doesnt always give us what we think we need nor want, but like you wrote, how we pray is everything and HIS WILL will be done. The car is not going to start. My life is a reflection of the love inside me., 18. Melanie, I loved reading your testimony! Well, Joel, God's God, if he wants to bless me, he'll bless me. Hey Danielle, I had no idea you live in an apartment in the middle of a city. We just want them to be true! The day I needed this encouragement it showed up in my inbox. I saw your post on pinterest, im reading all these post and wondering? All by scripture! We have a home, but we wanted to move to a different area. Ask me to give you the secret petitions of your heart. God bless. So sorry to hear this. 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. We note her financial situation is actually worsening. He came so that we could have life and have it more abundantly. More than 10 million viewers watch his weekly. What do you see? Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment today. Imagine the nerve David had to ask for something so big. The problem is that people hate too much. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment today. The apostle Paul teaches to be content in any circumstance, Philippians 4. Hope you have a blessed day~ Thank you Kathy for speaking out for many of us who didnt have the nerve. Blessings, But God knows whats best for us. Life's too short to spend it trying to keep others happy. Encouragement, Love You, Your Smile. Appreciate you stopping by to leave a kind word! And all through the scripture, we see this principal Elijah prayed that it wouldn't rain for three and a half years. Think about that. I'd say, come on, step up to the plate. Here is the link: https://melanieredd.com/prosperity-gospel-theology/ God is the giver of all good things and he is pleased when we come to him in faith. But if you pray big prayers, youre going to get big results. Maybe I wouldn't have met Victoria, maybe I wouldn't be up here. Melanie. Listening occasionally to sermons and from different preachers around the worldaccording to the season going through in my life. No one said a word, the Sunday school teacher just pointed to the next person that had something to say. I do believe that God wants to bless us but that might look different to Him than it does to us. After being in a strict legalistic Assembly of God church for 25 years, I finally heard about Grace from Joel. Remember thoughts, feeling, and actions. We are tempted through the eye gate. And my brother Paul and I and my friend Johnny got the battery cables and we drove my car up there and put the cables on my mom's car. 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? Were supposed to be happy right where we are while waiting on God. My heart has been through these articles to remind folks to consider what Paul calls in Acts 20:27, The whole counsel of God. My lack of agreement with the Osteens pertains to the name it and claim it version of Christianity.
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