Joel Osteen - It's Payback Time

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How to Overcome Injustice When Life Isn't Fair | Joel Osteen God sees every unfair situation you have been through and promises to restore what was taken from you. When you go through unfair situations like being overlooked for a promotion, dealing with a sudden illness, or experiencing a painful relationship breakup, it is easy to think you are stuck. Joel teaches at Lakewood Church how God keeps the records and fights your battles for you. God will not only bring you through the difficulty, but He will also compensate you with double favor and abundance. See 04:22 for the story of the Israelites and 14:17 for Jacob. "Nobody can pay you back like God can pay you back." - Joel Osteen This message is for anyone who feels stuck in a unfair situation, dealing with career setbacks, workplace injustice, or broken relationships. If you are struggling with feeling overlooked, mistreated, or burdened by past mistakes and financial strain, this will give you hope that your current setback is setting you up for increase and restoration. Q: How do I handle being mistreated or overlooked at work? A: Joel teaches that you should keep doing the right thing when unfair things happen because you are ultimately working for God, who will vindicate and reward you. Q: Will God restore what I lost in a bad relationship? A: Joel teaches that God sees every tear and betrayal, and He will remove the wrong people to bring someone who honors, values, and celebrates you. Q: What does the Bible say about God paying you back for unfair treatment? A: Joel teaches that God is a God of justice who promises in Scripture to repay the exact compensation owed to you for every hardship you faced. Q: How do I move past past mistakes and bad financial decisions? A: Joel teaches that God is full of mercy and can help you fully recover your health, finances, children, and dreams even when the trouble was your fault. Q: How do I stay positive when facing chronic sickness or hardship? A: Joel teaches that your current difficulty is not permanent, and God can bring unusual miracles, unexpected favor, and full restoration into your life. Hebrews 10:30. What it means when God promises to repay injustice. Exodus 3:21. How God brings you out of hardship with abundance. Genesis 31:42. How God vindicates you when people treat you unfairly. Luke 17:14. Why obedience unlocks unexpected healing and recovery. Joel 2:25. How God restores the years stolen by life struggles. 00:00 How to Overcome Injustice When Life Isn't Fair 01:42 God Promises to Repay You for What You Lost 04:22 Exodus 3:21 and How God Paid Back the Israelites 06:06 Moving On From Broken Relationships and Betrayal 08:23 Generational Payback and Unseen Blessings 11:24 Overcoming Financial Setbacks and Unfair Landlords 14:17 Genesis 31:42 and the Story of Jacob and Laban 18:43 How God Helps You Recover All After Mistakes 20:17 Luke 17:14 and Miracles of Healing Through Obedience 22:58 Joel 2:25 and Restoring the Years Stolen 26:24 Prayer to Receive Jesus as Your 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 #PaybackTime #FaithInGod #OvercomingHardship #GodIsJust