Don't Waste Your Pain | Joel Osteen

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Don't Waste Your Pain: Why You Can Trust God in Hard Times | Joel Osteen Are you going through a difficult season? You can protect your peace and trust that your pain is not there to stop you. In this powerful message, Joel Osteen reveals how every setback, disappointment, and heartbreak is actually an opportunity for spiritual growth. At Lakewood Church, we believe that God never wastes a difficult season, and He has a perfect plan for your life even when the pieces do not seem to make sense. Discover how to shift your mindset from why is this happening to what is this building inside of me. Joel teases powerful lessons at 12:05 regarding emotional healing and shows how specific trials lead to ultimate victory at 22:11. Watch now to discover how to turn your greatest trials into your greatest testimonies. For more life-changing encouragement, watch these powerful messages next: Trusting God's Timing - https://joelosteen.com The Power of I Am - https://joelosteen.com "Don't put a question mark where God has put a period." This video is specifically for anyone dealing with an unexpected illness, a painful divorce, or the heartbreaking loss of a loved one. If you are struggling with bitterness, feeling overwhelmed by life, or asking why a good God allows suffering, this message provides real hope. It is designed for those who feel stuck in a difficult season and want to discover how to channel their pain into a powerful, divine purpose. Q: Why does God allow good people to experience painful seasons and difficult setbacks? A: God uses painful seasons not to defeat you, but to develop your character, strengthen your faith, and prepare you to step into the next level of your divine destiny. Q: How can I avoid becoming bitter after going through a major life crisis? A: You can avoid bitterness by recognizing that God controls the temperature of your adversity and promises to work every difficult, painful piece of your life out for your ultimate good. Q: What should I do when I cannot see the big picture for my life? A: When you cannot see the big picture, you must trust that God has already planned and perfectly fitted every single piece of your puzzle together down to the smallest detail. Q: How can my personal suffering be used to help and encourage other people? A: The comfort and healing you receive from God during your trial uniquely qualifies you to share that exact same love, strength, and encouragement with others facing similar battles. Q: Is the discomfort I am feeling a sign that my life is off track? A: No, discomfort is often a sign of birth pains, indicating that God is about to bring forth new strength, new talents, new opportunities, and greater faith on the inside. 1. Romans 8:28 - God works all painful things out for good. 2. 2 Corinthians 1:4 - Share the comfort you received with others. 3. James 1:2 - Count it joy knowing trials build endurance. 4. Hebrews 12:2 - Focus on future joy to endure current pain. 00:00 How to stop wasting your pain and start growing through it 02:01 Understanding the puzzle pieces of your life when they do not make sense 03:51 Discovering how heartache and loss can leave you better instead of bitter 05:08 Trusting the God who controls the thermostat of your difficult situation 07:47 Learning how to handle resistance and adversity instead of floating through life 09:19 Recognizing the valuable spiritual lessons hidden inside your painful consequences 12:05 Watching how God can turn your deepest mess into a powerful message 15:50 Finding inspiration from real-world stories of turning tragedy into global impact 18:48 Using your past test as a testimony to heal and lift others 22:11 Realizing that your emotional discomfort is a sign you are about to give birth 24:44 Building a sanctuary for others out of your personal special needs journey If you are in need of prayer today, our ministry team would love to stand in faith with you. Reach out to us here: https://joelosteen.com/prayer Subscribe to receive weekly messages of hope, encouragement, and inspiration from Joel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxWyn4rfcI2H9APhfUIB1Q?sub_confirmation=1 Follow #JoelOsteen on social X: https://twitter.com/joelosteen Instagram: https://instagram.com/joelosteen Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelosteen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelosteen Thank you for your generosity! To give, visit https://joelosteen.com/give #JoelOsteen #DontWasteYourPain #OvercomingAdversity #FaithInHardTimes #LakewoodChurch

Topics

• Suffering & Trials