Faith For The Middle - Joel Osteen

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Feel like giving up on your dream? If your situation seems stuck, discover how to find strength in the messy middle. In this powerful message, Joel Osteen from Lakewood Church reveals that while the start of a journey is exciting and the finish line is glorious, the middle is often where we face our greatest opposition. God uses these seasons not to abandon you, but to develop your spiritual muscles and prepare you for your destiny. Learn why the storms you are currently facing at 20:27 are proof that you can handle the weight of your calling, and discover how your day of deliverance is closer than you think at 17:42. If you are waiting on a breakthrough, find inspiration from related messages like Trusting God's Timing and Provoked to Purpose to keep your faith strong. "God is not ignoring you; He is growing you up." This message is for anyone currently navigating an unexpected delay, dealing with a difficult illness, or watching a loved one face an addiction. If you are asking how to stay faithful when life gets hard or searching for Bible verses for waiting on God's timing, this will rebuild your strength. Do not let the temporary discouragement of the valley convince you to settle where you are only passing through. Q: How do I keep believing when my circumstances seem to go backwards? A: When life moves in the opposite direction of your dream, God is actually working behind the scenes to arrange the right breaks, remove obstacles, and guide you to your destiny. Q: Why does God let me go through difficult storms and trials? A: God allows trials to build your spiritual muscles and strengthen your maturity. He will never allow a storm that is too powerful for you to overcome with His grace. Q: What does the Bible say about finding peace in the valley? A: Scripture assures us that the valley is never our permanent home. God accompanies you through every dark season, and He has already established a timeline for your deliverance. Q: How do I handle delays when my breakthrough is taking too long? A: Keep doing the right thing and trust that your promise is already en route. Your struggle has an expiration date, and God will supernaturally bring it to pass. Q: What should I do when I feel completely ignored by God? A: Remember that silence is not absence. God is quietly working behind the scenes, preparing you to carry the weight of your blessing and ensuring you reach your destination. 1. Psalm 138:8 God will perfectly complete His divine plans for your life. 2. Ephesians 6:13 Put on your armor to stand strong in difficult times. 3. Mark 4:35 Christ will safely guide you to the other side of storms. 4. Psalm 23:4 Keep walking forward because the dark valley is temporary. 00:00 How to find faith for the middle when life gets hard 01:55 Why we get discouraged during delayed seasons and waiting times 03:56 What Mary teaches us about trusting God with missing details 05:50 How Joseph survived betrayal and stayed faithful in the pit 08:41 Behind the scenes of the miracle story of Lakewood Church 10:40 Recognizing how the God of the middle provides in the desert 13:29 Why your current valley is only a temporary step of transition 17:42 How to step into your set day of deliverance and healing 20:27 What the storm in Mark teaches us about spiritual maturity 24:09 Keeping your faith when the microphone of life stops working 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 #FaithForTheMiddle #LakewoodChurch #TrustGodsTiming #DailyHope

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• Faith