Joel Osteen - The Twenty-First Day

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How to keep trusting God when answers are delayed and nothing seems to change. Discover how your prayers set miracles in motion behind the scenes. When you pray and do not see immediate results, it can feel like God is not working. Joel Osteen explains how spiritual breakthroughs are already on the way even during long seasons of waiting. Drawing from the biblical story of Daniel, this message at Lakewood Church offers encouragement for anyone facing persistent struggles or unanswered prayers. You will learn how staying in faith accelerates your progress and why your breakthrough is closer than you think. Learn how to maintain expectancy while waiting for relief at 03:51 and see how sudden freedom manifests at 07:08. "The moment you pray the tide of the battle begins to turn." Joel Osteen This message is for anyone facing long seasons of waiting, chronic health issues, persistent addiction, or career stagnation. If you feel discouraged by a lack of visible progress, this talk provides practical hope and mental strength to help you remain expectant and patient when life feels completely stuck. Q: Why are my prayers not being answered right away? A: Joel teaches that God hears you the first moment you pray and puts your answer into motion, even when spiritual opposition or natural delays slow down visible results. Q: How do you stay positive when nothing changes? A: Joel teaches that you maintain positivity by shifting your focus from worrying about the outcome to actively praising God for the promise before you see it. Q: What does the Bible say about waiting on God? A: Joel teaches that waiting on God is a active trial of faith where you continue praying with expectation rather than talking yourself out of your breakthrough. Q: How do I break a stubborn habit or addiction? A: Joel teaches that God sets a specific time to break long standing struggles, suddenly removing desires and negative patterns when your season of waiting completes. Q: What is the meaning of Daniel 10 in the Bible? A: Joel teaches that Daniel 10 proves your prayers are heard immediately in heaven, showing that unseen battles behind the scenes are already being fought for you. Daniel 10:12. What it means when your prayers are heard immediately. 1 John 5:14. How to pray according to the will of God. Luke 18:1. Why you should keep praying and never give up. 00:00 Why You Can Expect Your Breakthrough Soon 01:32 What Happens Behind the Scenes When You Pray 03:51 Daniel 10 and the Meaning of Delayed Answers 06:06 Overcoming Long Standing Addiction and Obstacles 09:20 How to Wait Expectantly for God to Act 11:52 Trusting the Process When Promises Are in Transit 18:59 How God Delivers Help in Unconventional Ways 22:45 Why You Should Keep Praying Until It Rains 25:52 Prayer to Receive Jesus 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 #TrustingGod #WaitingOnGod #PrayerWorks #faithingod