Trouble Is Temporary | Joel Osteen

<p>Many people go through life focused on the goals they haven't accomplished. If we're going to stay motivated, we have to learn to celebrate the small victories. </p><p><strong>Fear says, “You can’t.” Faith says, “God will!”</strong> This November, take a 30-day journey to rene ... Show More

<p>It may not look like anything is changing, but the moment you prayed, God began to turn things in your favor. It's just a matter of time until you see the fulfillment of His promise.</p><p><strong>Fear says, “You can’t.” Faith says, “God will!”</strong> This November, take a 3 ... Show More

<p>Those who come after you are counting on you. The best part of your life is still ahead of you. God didn’t change His mind about your purpose. The anointing is increasing from generation to generation. All of heaven is cheering for you.</p><p><strong>Fear says, “You can’t.” Fa ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">In response to God’s work in our hearts, we are called to share the wonders of his invisible nature with a world in desperate need of him. God has chosen to use us to reveal himself. He’s filled us with the Spirit and empowered us to proclaim the good news of salvati ... Show More

<p><span>In today’s devotional, we’re going to explore the act of seeking God through his creation. God wants to use the world around us to declare his glory, goodness and love for us. May we take the time to open our eyes and hearts, to slow down for a minute and behold the beau ... Show More

<p><span>In today’s devotional, we’re going to look at how being wise with our time, and investing it in the place of meeting with God face to face, positions us to more fully experience God’s promises every day. May God open our eyes to see the true value of our time, and how de ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">Today we’re going to look at one of the most life giving topics we can discuss, praying with the Holy Spirit. We’ve been given an incredible gift in God that most of us fail to use enough, and that’s real communication with God himself in the Holy Spirit. I pray that ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">As believers, we’ve been given the Holy Spirit as a Helper, Teacher, Friend, and seal for the promised inheritance of eternal life with God. His presence, guidance, and wisdom in our lives are our greatest gifts while here on earth. Through him we have access to dire ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">If we are going to be used by God, we must first acknowledge that he is already at work all around us, and that his work isn’t contingent upon us. This is not something we’re starting up. The weight is not on our shoulders—the pressure is off. I hope today you’re fre ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">One of the best aspects of spending time alone with God is being renewed daily by his word and presence. Lamentations 3:22-23 says, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” ... Show More

<p><span>In today’s devotional we’re beginning a brand new series, focusing on the fact that God is first and foremost after our hearts. In a world that defines us by what we do, God looks at who we are. May we openly accept his gaze today, with faith in our hearts that he always ... Show More

<p>As we look at the different ways we are to abide in the true vine of God, today we’ll explore the concept of prayer. It is my hope today we walk away with simplified prayer lives. As you learn to seek out the heartbeat of God, may you grow in confidence in his love for you and ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">As we near the end of our series on Love Does, today we’re going to look at the role of hope in putting our faith into action. You and I need hope more than ever. We need God to give us fresh vision for the work he’s doing and will do in the world around us. And we n ... Show More