Joel Osteen - Hearing in the Spirit

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Are you facing a difficult season or delayed promise? God is speaking healing, freedom, and restoration to your spirit right now. When your current circumstances contradict what God has promised, it is easy to get discouraged. In this message, Joel Osteen shares how God calls you whole, blessed, and victorious long before you see it in the physical world. Just as Elijah heard the sound of rain during a three-year drought at 05:18, your current obstacle is subject to change. Watch how a woman believed for a miracle at 12:57 and saw God turn her situation around. Be encouraged by message recommendations like Trusting God's Timing and The Power of I Am as you learn to walk by faith. "God calls you what you are before it happens." This message is for anyone experiencing a long season of lack, sickness, or unanswered prayers that make breakthroughs seem impossible. If you are struggling with negative medical reports, family challenges, or financial setbacks, this message will help you realign your perspective. Learn how to tune out doubt, stand firm on God's promises, and understand what to do when circumstances contradict God's promise. Q: How can I hear God speaking to my spirit when facing life challenges? A: God speaks to your spirit through quiet inner conviction, offering promises of strength, healing, and abundance long before your physical circumstances reflect any positive change or visible progress. Q: What should I do when my current situation contradicts God's promises? A: You must choose to walk by faith rather than sight, continuously focusing on what God has spoken in your spirit instead of getting discouraged by temporary natural obstacles. Q: Why is it important to announce my faith out loud to others? A: Speaking your faith aloud releases creative power, reinforces your inner conviction, demonstrates trust to God, and signals that you will not let fear control your life trajectory. Q: How do I handle negative opinions from people when believing for a miracle? A: You may need to create healthy boundaries and distance yourself from doubters, keeping your focus on God's voice rather than seeking approval from those who lack vision. Q: Can God bring abundance into my life even during a severe drought? A: Yes, God specializes in speaking rain during dry seasons, overriding natural limitations to bring sudden breakthroughs, unexpected favor, and supernatural restoration when you remain steadfast in faith. 1. 1 Kings 18:41 - Hearing the sound of abundance before visible rain appears. 2. 2 Corinthians 4:18 - Temporary natural circumstances are subject to divine change. 3. Genesis 17:5 - God names your victory before it manifests physically. 4. Mark 11:23 - Speaking faith-filled words sets supernatural miracles into motion. 00:00 How to Hear God Speaking directly to Your Spirit 01:28 How to Believe God Promises When Circumstances Say Otherwise 03:23 Why Temporary Problems Are Subject to Divine Sudden Change 05:18 What to Do in a Drought When Expecting Abundance 08:31 How to Speak Words of Faith to Activate Breakthroughs 10:58 How to Keep Believing for a Miracle Against All Odds 14:42 Why You Must Stand Firm When Others Doubt Your Vision 18:37 How God Opens Doors When You Step Out in Faith 22:30 How to Build Faith for Something That Has Never Happened Before 26:09 How to Accept Jesus as Your Lord and Personal Savior 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 #HearInYourSpirit #FaithOverSight #AbundanceIsComing #LakewoodChurch