Joel Osteen - The Promise is Coming

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God has not given up on you just because you got off course or made a mistake. We all make choices that seem to delay our dreams, but your mistakes have not canceled your destiny. God already knew every wrong turn you would make, every weakness, and every failure before you ever made them. He is full of mercy and has already taken your past into account. Even during long seasons of silence, He is working behind the scenes. In this sermon at Lakewood Church, Joel Osteen uses the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Moses to show how God turns our biggest missteps into miraculous comebacks. "God ALREADY knew every wrong turn we would take, every mistake we would make, every failure, every weakness." Joel Osteen This message is for anyone struggling with regret, feeling stuck after a bad decision, or facing a long delay in their healing, finances, or relationships. If you feel like your past choices disqualified you from success or that you have run out of time, this will help you regain your peace and start moving forward again. Q: What should I do when I feel like I ruined my life with bad choices? A: Joel teaches that God already factored your mistakes into His plan, so your missteps do not have the power to stop the promise He put in your heart. Q: Why does God stay silent when I am waiting for an answer? A: Joel explains that silence does not mean inactivity, because God uses quiet seasons behind the scenes to develop your character and prepare you for your coming breakthrough. Q: How can I forgive myself for past mistakes and move on? A: Joel teaches that failure is an event rather than your identity, meaning you can accept God's mercy today and stop letting past missteps dictate your future potential. Q: What does the Bible say about trusting God through long delays? A: Joel shares how Abraham waited decades for his promise, showing that God stays faithful to His word even when circumstances look entirely impossible to your natural mind. Q: How do I stop worrying that it is too late for my dreams? A: Joel reminds us that what God promised you does not carry an expiration date, so you can trust Him to restore lost time and open new doors. Genesis 17:1. What it means when God speaks after a long season of silence. Psalm 30:5. Why hard seasons and crying do not last forever. 00:00 What to Do When You Feel Like You Made Too Many Mistakes 01:14 Your Mistakes Do Not Have an Expiration Date on God's Promise 04:43 Genesis 17 and Abraham Waiting on the Promise 08:55 How to Overcome Regret and Stop Disqualifying Yourself 12:28 Finding Hope When You Feel at the End of Your Rope 15:48 Turning Business Mistakes and Bad Decisions Around 18:41 Trusting God When Medical Reports Say It Is Impossible 20:27 How God Restores Lost Time After Long Delays 22:34 What God Is Doing During Your Seasons of Silence 25:52 Prayer to Accept Jesus and Start Fresh 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 #OvercomingRegret #TrustingGod #Sermon #Hope

Topics

• God's Promises