Your Destiny is Calling

About this sermon

Your destiny is calling you today. Discover how to break free from negative labels and step into your divine purpose. In this powerful message, Joel Osteen shares how Lakewood Church is dedicated to helping you realize that God has incredible plans for your life. You will discover why Jesus wants to transform your perspective so you can stop settling for mediocrity. Be sure to check out the profound lesson at 04:34 regarding how Joels father broke out of poverty, and do not miss the life-changing truth at 13:42 about why you cannot let others define your future. For more encouragement, we recommend watching The Power of I Am and Trusting God's Timing to further strengthen your faith today. God calls you what you are before you become it. People call you what you are after it happens. This video is specifically for anyone feeling trapped by a defeated mindset, family dysfunction, or long-term financial struggles. It speaks directly to individuals fighting to break free from a defeated mindset or trying to overcome negative words spoken over you. If you feel stuck in your career or crippled by past mistakes, this message provides the spiritual keys to start believing God's promises in difficult times. Q: How do I discover how to hear God's calling for your life when facing impossible odds A: You must tune out the negative voices of circumstances and critics, choose to agree with what God speaks over your spirit, and believe His promises before they manifest. Q: What is the best strategy for breaking free from a defeated mindset and generational limitations A: You must realize that your current situation is only temporary, reject the labels of mediocrity placed on you by others, and allow the seeds of greatness to take root. Q: How can I continue believing God's promises in difficult times when nothing seems to change A: Remain silent instead of speaking words of doubt, keep your faith stirred up, and remember that the forces aligned with you are greater than any obstacle standing against you. Q: What should I do to overcome negative words spoken over you by family or friends A: Refuse to let well-meaning or critical people name your baby or define your future, and completely ground your personal identity solely in who your heavenly Father says you are. Q: How do I handle unexpected setbacks that threaten to derail my ultimate divine purpose A: Recognize that God calculated every failure and bad break into His master plan before you were ever born, and know that His mercy always triumphs over your mistakes. 1. Genesis 17:5 God names your great future before you see it manifest 2. Luke 1:13 Divine promises require silencing words of doubt and fear 3. Luke 1:60 Refuse to let other people define your spiritual identity 4. Jeremiah 1:5 God equipped you completely before you were ever born 00:00 How to hear God's calling for your life today 01:35 Breaking free from a defeated mindset and negative labels 04:34 Overcoming a limited education and financial poverty 07:38 Believing God's promises in difficult times and seasons 10:45 Why you must silence doubt to witness your miracle 13:42 How to overcome negative words spoken over you 16:39 Recognizing that you are a masterpiece created by God 20:15 Unleashing seeds of greatness despite a dysfunctional environment 23:55 Activating your divine purpose before your birth on earth 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 #YourDestinyIsCalling #FaithOverFear #LakewoodChurch

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• Purpose & Calling