Senior pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, has a new book out, 'Your Greater Is Coming' — and he shared thoughts with Fox News Digital about overcoming setbacks in life.
, are now also struggling to cope with drastically higher prices, crime in their cities, job challenges, mental health issues and more.
"It can often feel like the difficult season is never going to end, but God promises us that it will."Let's talk about that first one,"Be patient." Sometimes that's quite hard to do and not even practical for people. Why do you recommend this?It can be extremely difficult in the moment, but I encourage people to be patient — wait and rest on God’s promises. Wait for His ordained timing.
If we are receptive, we can learn so much and really prepare for the next season that God has for us. It can often feel like the difficult season is never going to end, butThe psalmist says,"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Cling to that promise!What else do you advise for people who are facing setbacks?I advise people to change their focus, especially when they're in tough times.
It’s a strong reminder of where to keep your focus. Despite the suffering you may be experiencing — your glory is coming. Also, remember your pain is not in vain. it’s an investment into a greater future that will result in greater victories.You advise people to"shift their thinking." Why do you suggest this, and how can people"shift their thinking"?Proverbs 4:23 says,"Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life." That’s a powerful idea.
The battle to overcome a setback is so often in our mindset. Our minds will often bury negative thoughts such as,"Nothing happened when I prayed. I’ll never get well. I’ve struggled with this for years." There are so many instances of people beating cancer and other serious illnesses because of their faith and being intentional about their thoughts — they are the source of true life!
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