Joel Osteen - It Is Finished

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You can overcome past mistakes, shame, and family dysfunction by choosing to stop letting your history define your destiny today. When negative patterns, shame, or guilt try to hold you back, you have the power to put an end to them. In this message from Lakewood Church, Joel Osteen explains how Jesus declaring it is finished gives you the authority to release past mistakes, overcome addictions, and break generational limits. Learn how to let go of excuses, change your mind-set, and step into the new beginnings and double favor that God has planned for your life. "The past, the hurts, the regrets, it is finished." - Joel Osteen This message is for anyone struggling to overcome past mistakes, guilt, or negative family patterns that feel impossible to break. If you feel stuck in self-pity, limited by how others treat you, or discouraged by unfair circumstances, this teaching will help you leave behind old mind-sets and move forward into healing, freedom, and newfound confidence. Q: How do I let go of guilt from past mistakes? A: Joel teaches that God's mercy is bigger than your mistakes, and you can announce to past guilt that it is finished so you can live forgiven. Q: How do I break negative patterns passed down from my family? A: Joel explains that you can set a new standard for your family by rejecting a scarcity mind-set and choosing to break generational cycles through faith. Q: What does the Bible say about dealing with unfair treatment? A: Joel shares that unfair treatment qualifies you for double favor, as God promises to pay you back and turn setbacks into setups for your future. Q: Why do I feel stuck in life and how can I change it? A: Joel teaches that staying comfortable in dysfunction keeps you stuck, but getting rid of excuses and changing your attitude allows God to restore you. Q: How do I stop dwelling on past disappointments and move forward? A: Joel explains that you must let go of past hurts and stop trying to figure everything out so you can receive the new things God has in store. John 5:6. What it means to stop making excuses and get well. 1 Samuel 16:11. What to do when others discount your potential and value. Genesis 12:1. How to leave limited mind-sets and make room for growth. Isaiah 54:2. How to expand your vision for a better future. 00:00 How to Stop Letting Your Past Hold You Back 02:22 Declaring It Is Finished to Guilt and Shame 04:41 John 5:6 and How to Stop Making Excuses 06:28 Why You Must Avoid Surrounding Yourself with Misery 09:55 How to Break Generational Poverty and Dysfunction 12:19 1 Samuel 16:11 and Overcoming Others' Limitations 18:42 Genesis 12:1 and Leaving Limited Mind-Sets Behind 20:32 Isaiah 54:2 and Expanding Your Vision for the Future 22:50 How David Let Go of Disappointment and Moved Forward 25:14 Prayer to Receive Jesus and Start Over Today 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 #OvercomingThePast #LettingGo #Faith #NewBeginnings

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• Jesus Christ