Divine Detours | Joel Osteen

Sometimes what looks like a setback is really a divine detour. God can use the delays and disappointments to get you to your purpose.
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[@ChildofGod315]

Heavenly Father, give me strength this Christmas. As a single mom I’m struggling to make ends meet. Lord give me strength to get through each day. Both of my sons are autistic and require much from me. It’s difficult to raise children alone. BUT I keep faith Lord Jesus. Even as I struggle to pay rent and as I struggle to buy groceries for my children. I’m so ashamed. Jesus deliver me from my anxieties, and my troubles. Heal me from my lupus and heart disease. Help me to find strength when I am weak, And hope when I am afraid. Amen.

[@kathleenenclonar2125]

May the good Lord bless and keep you...❤❤❤ There is no problem to big Gid cannot solve it

[@Alone-vq1bw]

🙏 for you

[@claraaidoo7789]

May your Home be filled with his abundance of riches in Jesus Name

[@nashudaaugustine4686]

Keep your eyes on Jesus and what you don’t have, and trust that God has provision for you on the way. Take a step back and see what is in your hands and ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to do it. I am in a similar situation struggling to pay bills. Every time I talk about (which there is nothing wrong about that) but when I lean into that I am prone to get depressed and anxious but when I mean into Jehovah Jirah My Provider, Jehovah Nidia the One Who Fights my Battles. Jehova Rafa the One who Heals My Body, and Jehova Shalom Be My Peace. The Lords strength is made perfect in your weakness. So lean in sweet sister. God the Father knows what you are going through allow the Holy Spirit to empower to meet you where you can’t. I don’t know what it’s like to be a mother because I am not able to have children, but God has allowed me to be a mother to many. I know what it’s like to be singe but God is our husband and He loves us more than any man on earth can. God does lie and He never leaves or forsake us. Are you fighting or are you flowing….. That storms is leading you to your destiny. It’s easy said than done but trust me Sis it takes guts and vulnerability to be open about your sister. I love you, God loves you, and you are not alone. Keep your eyes on Jesus and let Him handle the rest.🙏🏾

[@nomsangwenya9116]

May the Lord grant you your heart desires. May your heart find peace. Amen

[@GospelLoveSongs90]

I'm an Iranian Christian, ex Muslim who called upon the lord Jesus Christ and saved by the grace of him , he sets me free from drugs, showed me the truth and now i have the fellowship with father!!! . All the Glory to the lord!! . I just want to proclaim the goodness of God!! 😃. May the lord bless you all!! ❤. Now I'm going through many difficulties as I'm a refugee so Please remember me in your prayers!! 🙏 😇

[@stephaniewiley3512]

Praise God for you. All the glory to God! Will be praying for you.❤

[@winstonsnape9621]

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[@victoriapandit6610]

God bless you, Jesus is the saviour, he has already saved you when he died on the cross. Pls don't loose your faith in him, he is always with you. Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah 🙏🙏

[@ryanj5328]

Who did Jesus worship?

[@ryanj5328]

@@victoriapandit6610 Where does it say that in the Bible?

[@PraiseGodall]

If you're reading this with tears in your eyes, know that GOD is speaking directly to your wounded soul through this message. You didn't just happen to stumble across this message.GOD led you to it.He wants you to know that He is making a way for you right now!He is healing that sickness. He is going to give you an opportunity that you've never had.He is going to heal your strained relationships.Stay in faith, bcos your breakthroughs is coming.🕊🕊🕊

[@britbrit5308]

AMEN GOD BLESS YOU 🙏🏼✝️♥️

[@PatriciatheresaJones-cz6ji]

This time God's giving me a man that's going to be faithful to me and him I will be faithful to him with the plenty Of Loves and understanding the Lord and my husband to be married to him and he will make sure that you are going back to Florida with you and your everybody else it's goodbye to you forever nothing to do with any of you goodbye

[@dball6301]

I left the city where I was raised and bought a house 8 hrs away. I was hopeful that it would be my forever home when I moved in, but the neighbors have just been awful to me because I'm Black. I have often questioned why God allowed the door to open for me to buy a home here instead of back home, only to be mistreated by people I don't know for something I can't change. I keep reminding myself that God's ways are not our ways, and I remember the story Pastor Joel told once about how he and Victoria bought a house once that sold for much more than he could have ever imagined. I pray that's what God is doing in my life now. I pray this is just a stepping stone to a forever home for me and my children. Thank you Father for ALWAYS giving Joel the Word I need!!!

[@yoshungoddess]

"Real housewives of Nazareth "😂😂😂😂😂. God Bless Joel

[@okodughaobehi151]

Joel Osteen messages are the best therapeutic message to listen..I'm trying to listen to at least one message each day...God bless you sir...love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@unedited2716]

🙏💯☝

[@thiscouldbedolinatho...5697]

Same here ooo🇳🇬❤💯

[@michaelheard4209]

Who reads this message please pray for healing and freedom from addiction completely 😊

[@JohnDoe-xp4iy]

Are you in an environment that encourages addiction? Could be friends, work, access to a computer, etc.

[@bennett420316]

I need prayers to help with my addiction too 😢

[@davisgunyalimasuti6287]

We are together

[@davisgunyalimasuti6287]

Thanks for your opening Lets hold hands in spirit and pray

[@prosp3rity111]

Thank you!

[@doreenmarierivera2650]

I cannot fight anymore…. I’m flowing in faith. Thank you, Lord. Amen 🙏

[@VictoriaDonny]

Amen, God is good ( Dios es bueno).

[@kufreabasigeorge9558]

Lord, please have mercy on me. Change my financial story in Jesus Name. Amen

[@user-rv2jz7fu5j]

Amen 🙏

[@dianakadewere457]

This sermon came timely,I trust that God is still in the throne

[@MsJudyWimberley]

Father God, you said your plans for me is to prosper, not to destroy me, Lord Jesus my health is getting weak. The enemy is about to defeat me, my strength is very weak. Lord I'm praying for healing and strength. Lord I need your favor in my Life now. Lord I am totally depending on your word. Nobody can make me doubt your word. Lord I'm on my knees asking you for help Lord I'm tired , 😭😭😭😭😭 your chosen faithful servant

[@carrieandretti]

🙏Dear God please help me with my faith. Trust you are in control of my life so I never need to be afraid. Thank you. Amen 🙏

[@OracleJae]

This came in a time of sorrow for me. I needed to hear this. I’ve been thinking I made the wrong move and now stuck. Maybe it’s a divine detour orchestrated by God. Everything that can go wrong is going wrong in my life right now. I just hope that I can get through this time with strength and endurance. Amen. Thank you Pastor Joel ❤️‍🩹

[@MichelleGoh-hf7ir]

Same.

[@DominoDaisy]

Same. It has been beyond rough, I can't even believe it 🙏🏼 all we can do sometimes is pray and hang on 💔

[@asiatic254]

I Can't Fight Breast Cancer Please Let This Be My Last Surgery In Jesus Name The Powerful Name Of Jesus This Will Not Stop My Purpose Iam Healed By The Stripes In Jesus Mighty Name Amen Amen

[@lynolee6116]

You know I always say there is a scripture in the Bible for my every circumstance. Trouble is when I'm down and out, overwhelmed or emotionally charged I sometimes go blank...momentarily. In moments like that I switch onto your channel and you bring it all back and I lay hold of it (scripture), making everything melt away. God uses you immensely. Thank you for answering your call. You touch many lives.

[@godsmercy760]

No longer fighting nor complaining 🎉 just thank you Lordx🛐

[@Dianasviews]

Lord please help cope with the passing of my father. Christmas Eve will never be the same. I love you daddy. You’re the best daddy and grandpa ❤I’ll miss you for the rest of my life. I pray to have the strength to carry out and fulfill our plans. The safe homes and charities daddy. I’m not going to stop. I’ll honor you forever papa.

[@unedited2716]

❤💯🙏☝

[@user-rv2jz7fu5j]

I am sorry to hear that.i miss my Dad too more than anything.i hope I can be with him in heaven one day though.😊❤💘🙏😇 Peace 🕊️✌️ Rest in Peace Daddy.

[@purewing4933]

I WON'T FIGHT THE WRONGS, I FLOW WITH IT, HALLELLUIA!!! I RECEIVE THIS WORD IN JESUS CHRIST MIGHTY NAME, AMEN. 👏 🙏 🙌 ✨️ 💛

[@Lovingmylife24]

Divine Detours definitely happen. I believe my wrongs are going to lead to right. I appreciate this message.

[@AlwinKurian]

Dear All, Please pray for me as I don't have a dream Job. I got one but got rejected at the last time due to medical tests. I need your valuable prayers. Bad dreams distrubing my sleep. I will pray for you too if you comment the same.

[@thiscouldbedolinatho...5697]

Sorry this is coming late. I'm in the same shoes, just than I lost the job that I had due to a bad economy. But I pray and I know the your daily bread is coming soon in your life in Jesus name. Amen 🙏❤️

[@user-qu1sp1te1i]

I just pray that 2024 will be better for me and my family we have been through a lot I put my trust in you Lord amen and amen 🙏💞

[@user-rv2jz7fu5j]

Me too 😁 we have been through a lot too 😇🙏 please answer all our prayers God

[@sadiedetoles4235]

Happy Birthday Jesus! My Christmas wish is trust GOD more and for people all around the world to find more peace and happiness.🙏🏽

[@ineztaylor5161]

Thank you father God for awaking me this morning, thanks for being in control of my life, bless my family and your people as a whole, bring your people together in unity and love, in your name I pray amen.

[@agnesgbenyenohchiekowah7976]

Hallelujah, and I thank You Abba Father for using the wrongs to get me over to the right place You have ordained for me on the earth LORD. I am forever grateful to You Faithful GOD.

[@ErnieMAguan]

This is Ernie M. Aguan from Philippines. PLease pray for my complete healing, protection and peace.

[@jenniferstevens4083]

This sickness shall not end in death but will result in Praise Honor and Glory unto God!!

[@ceeshaakosairbal2099]

God Thank You for all the detours it made me more closer to You than I had been already. Thank You too for all the setbacks coz it still a blessing to lead me where u want me to be. Thank You for everything God.. I stood still up today because of You. I know You will provide for me. I lifted it all to You God. I submit and surrender to You my life, everything that I have , everything that I am. All that I am. Lead me to where You want me to be God. Your will thy be done. Coz I don't want to be anywhere else without You. All these I pray through The Powerful Name of Jesus. Thank You Father God... Amen!

[@samanthananda4276]

Everyone please pray for the devil to be removed from me now & forever. It would mean the world to me if the devil is gone from me forever!

[@vanessapinott7282]

God, this Christmas grant, my brother, with health. It's all he needs and wants. Please fill him with the strength he needs to cope and strive through the hurt. Lord , I'm asking you to do what's best. I would like to see him with a smile on his face again. Amen

[@khingahnnie9591]

The message makes me reflect about my life now. This sickness has to happen to draw me more closer to God. This sickness is a setup to usher me to the right path. I leave it all to you Lord.This sickness is unto Gods glory and not death! Amen.

[@cindyfloyd3885]

I am much better but still in hospital. It's leading me to my book that is much bigger than I thought. My diabetes almost took my life. I am ok now. Please pray for my cat.

[@nicolestewart881]

Happy Monday Merry Christmas 🎄 Lakewood

[@smshslsfriends9608]

God forgive me my wrongs and help me be a better person for myself and my family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Ianoh-pl2cv]

I believe heavenly father is watching my every move and everything i prayed for is on the way locating me

[@Blessed-r1b]

Thank you Lord Jesus for waking me up to see another beautiful day 🙏 Amen

[@karensmith9564]

Merry Christmas to all reading this comment, I pray you have food and shelter and family/friends to share with 🙏🏽

[@user-rv2jz7fu5j]

Thank you Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@maywah1276]

Thank God, wake me up a nother beautiful morning again, worshipping and pray for you all every morning and may god bless you all.

[@noreen6555]

Happy birthday 🎂 jesus. Thank you for being with me in every step of my life

[@OnlySaints92]

Amen

[@ryanj5328]

Jesus wasn't born in December and nor did Jesus celebrate Christmas

[@muanpuiiparte9436]

Good afternoon from Singapore. My name is Lalmuanpuii Hmar Parte. I’ve been listening to your sermon via you tube and podcasts. Today I have received Hopes & Dreams 2024 planner. Thank you so much.Ill be continuing listening to your sermon❤

[@dlr888]

Thank you Lord for your overflowing love and blessings. I love you❤️🙏😇

[@evelynabaigar5352]

Lord, thank you so much for everything in Jesus name. Amen🙏🙏🙏

[@misswynter111]

Merry Christmas god !! Thank you God for allowing me to see another day. Thank you God for my health and strong . Thank you God for allowing me to rest my body . Thank you for placing positive people in my life. Thank you for allowing me to be successful in my goals. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘🌏🌏🌏🌏❤️🌏

[@OluferanmiShow]

Amazing things are coming my way. Amen 🙏🌟💯💫⭐🙌

[@cyriquetorkon1982]

Amen❤️🙏

[@user-rv2jz7fu5j]

Amen 💘😁

[@seipopelit6790]

My trust is in you Lord help me in all my life and to rise my children in your ways I need you Jesus 🙏 I belive you have been with me all this past difficult times and now you will not leave me 🙏it is not yet over 🙏 you will give me all my heart desair I belive in your time Amen 🙏

[@joharindiaofficial978]

Praise and thanks be to loving almighty Father for fighting our battle for justice and rights of the indigenous people of India.

[@marthakisilu3041]

Lord, how I pray that in this detour I may flow and not fight in it. Lord I leave all my battles unto you. Amen

[@blessedbyalmighty6485]

Merry Christmas to all and a very healthy, prosperous new year! 🎄🎉🎊❤

[@Btj87]

Happy birthday Jesus!! Thank God for this word!

[@TamraHagan-yr6yn]

Yes IJNIPA

[@djwilliams1749]

Thank You, God for this man of God and his family. Thank You for the wrongs. It's coming together...

[@Markynast]

After a painful family argument the holy Spirit led me to this sermon. Just an hour before new years eve this mend my heartache.

[@eunicewaweru550]

Merry Christmas.what a wonderful sermon.God give me the strength to go through m the divine detours.Glorly to God

[@user-qe7md4cg2r]

Amen Thank you Father God for the Financial Miracles given to me and happening today

[@angeliethughey4102]

Thank you Father for life. I lost control of my work vehicles. And could not have been here today. But he sent his guardian angel to take control of the wheel, just like nothing ever happened. This was a week before Christmas. Thank you Father for taking the time to love me so much, just to let me see another day. I'm blessed. God is good.

[@vijaymeka3234]

Thank you Jesus Thank you Pastor God bless all His children 🙏

[@JoshuaMindset]

May God pour back into you more than what you pour into us keep going brother God is you and your families strength God bless you!

[@rosettarooplall5489]

Lord thank you for set backs and challenges as they were the stepping stone for better things

[@rockogoyochea5404]

Lord Jesus, Thank you for all the Blessings I got so far and for all the Blessings I'm going to receive from now on and the next year 2024 and till the end of my life, Amen.😇🙏

[@vanessajackson5281]

Thank you Father God for the word 🥰🙏✝️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@StaffordGeorgeLyons-rj5be]

Amen Thank you Father God for Miraclaous Financial given to me today

[@OluferanmiShow]

Good things are coming my way. Amen 🙌⭐💫💯🌟🙏

[@musolemulyata3054]

Thank you God lifting me higher like you did to Joseph in the bible

[@annakhachatryan3908]

Amen , joining to this

[@elvapearse3900]

Pray for NKP may her career begin to flourish, may she quiet her mind, may she find true friends and companions who love her for her heart

[@judithharding3557]

Happy Birthday King Jesus. Thank you for going to the cross for my sin.

[@user-qw8zf2rz3p]

I bless the Lord for the way God is using pastor Joel to bless my life through his messages ,his anointing will never ron dry

[@alih6953]

Merry Christmas "The closed doors lead us to the right one"

[@rosettarooplall5489]

Amen

[@jesusvera1210]

Pray 🙏 for me and my family trough this difficult time, and may God bless you brother 🙏 ❤️

[@thecombo4946]

All said and dusted. We and God are a majority. Thanks Pastor Joel, i receive. I pray God continue showering you with overflowing with wisdom!!!🕺

[@SharlotMindsetCoach]

I'm so glad you became a pastor! Your good words are like flowers to my ears! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leahlofy6823]

God is Love. God loves you and your children. Material wealth does not make you Faith in Him straightens our paths bc Christ permits us trials disease and difficulties to help humble us and make us Return to Him.

[@KellyMcCoy-ec5yr]

Love how joe always speaks of how God has handled my life like as if he was speaking thru him.

[@dorian.alexis2976]

U r so right I believe thank u Lord!

[@justinekunobe8263]

God ,stop wars,heal the sick and feed the hungry.

[@nikitaharris5419]

So many things has gone wrong in my life starting with losing my mom at 13 the beginning of my struggles but through it all somehow I knew i would be alright. Walking by Faith and not by sight! And he's not done yet.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@JayJay-sm8zy]

The hand of God which leads us to the right no matter what the situation in life. Amen🙏

[@Serpenta2439]

Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄 🤶

[@genetgebrabe2156]

Heavenly Father, give me strength all my life and my kids Amen!!

[@user-vm2zt5ue5i]

I know one thing...a person can only improve THEMSELVES by the grace of God and YOUR FREE will...I pray the world picks PEACE and decides to be good 👍🙂 God bless you Joel Osteen... Merry Christmas, ALL GLORY BE TO GOD ❤️

[@user-so5jt7yh8x]

Pray for my family friends my faith my driver's license tomorrow and all the people in the world aren't drugs

[@millik.5090]

Amen 🙏 Thank you Jesus for your blessings 🙏

[@abbipopo906]

My good Jesus, please turn all my fears to favor ❤

[@leechristina7600]

This sermon is amazing. What a great reminder for us to keep our faith during dark time. Thank you Pastor Joel. God is faithful. Amen 🙏🏻

[@bashashaik719]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ thank you Lord Jesus Christ for every thing thank you Lord Jesus Christ for speaking to me with your word i follow you Lord Jesus Christ i obey your words Lord Jesus Christ i trust you Lord Jesus Christ i believe in your plans and timing Lord Jesus Christ i know your plans for me are better than my plans Lord Jesus Christ thank you Lord Jesus Christ for guiding me and my family according to your will thank you Lord Jesus Christ for doing your will in my life family job future career work work place in my every situation every thing Amen

[@jackiethompson3144]

Lord, thank you for your word. Thank you for keeping your hands on me Amen 🙏🏾

[@julianakitinde4805]

Amen & yes to Gods plan, thank you so much Pastor Joel, God heals many soul through your sermons

[@stephaniefrasier3158]

Lord put me in the right church. Help me to get closers to you .thank for healing for all the pray a new relationship, better life new home and land. God bless you pastor Joel 🙏

[@cassiegumpher8682]

My dog stands for prayers in church by choice lol ❤

[@annapaulina6806]

Mary Christmas family ! He is faithful in all his promises to all ! Rejoice and enjoy this beautiful day and live one another as we are loved faithfully

[@arontipu5014]

Amen 🙏 I pray for you all in the name of Jesus Christ. 👎

[@KarenLarsen22070]

God Bless you & your family, your ministry with all the love & support you deserve ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-lj3ts4qg7u]

YES,POWER IN THE MATCHLESS NAME & BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST HAPPY MOTHERS DAY BLESSED MOTHER MARY 👩🏽 LOVE ❤️ CHARLOTTE ADAMS ✨️ AMEN 🙏 AMEN 🙏 AMEN 🙏 SHALOM✌️

[@billy53382]

Amen and Amen 🙏🕊️🤍🪐 Happy Birthday Jesus

[@joharindiaofficial978]

Lord, loving almighty Father bless me with Your heavenly wisdom and patience to wait for the right time and day for my victory according to Your heavenly magnificent plans for my life. Thanks.

[@ruthprakash5122]

Thank you Pastor Joel.. The divine detour....the ups and downs..going down the dark valleys...but it's God's plan to reach the destiny.. Amen ✝️🙏

[@humboldthammer]

Psalm 23: 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

[@zambianlifewithmary7747]

I will be very Blessed this festive season.

[@sylviagonzales7811]

Lord give me the strength to overcome everything with my health. I just had a heart attack this is my third one. And I just found out that my right leg has blood clots so the doctors said I need surgery to open up my veins. And then I got sick pneumonia. It’s getting to be to much for me. And my job put me on leave of absence without paid. So they are holding my position till I can go back . So help me. Please it’s too much for me. Thank you so much. I prayed in Jesus Christ amen!

[@user-rv2jz7fu5j]

Please let 2024 a better year God.answer my prayers and take care of us Amen 🙏😇💘🙏🙏🙏

[@user-rv2jz7fu5j]

Let 2024 be a better year

[@user-rv2jz7fu5j]

Put down your sword 🗡️⚔️😊💘😇🙏

[@afshinanayati4290]

Those were the old days, Eisa is back with a vengeance.

[@josiequintela3136]

I belive agree and receive heavenly father I pray for complete healing father rebuke all vertigo anxiety dizziness out of my body lord protect my children and myself as we drive daily in Jesus holy name Amen hallelujah praise the lord

[@unedited2716]

JOEL THANKS FOR SUPER CHARGING💯🏋🙏MY DAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AMEN.

[@leonorwilson6055]

Dear Pastor Osteen, for many years me and my family have been listening your messages. I have read your book "I declare" which have been a real blessing to me. We love to hear your preachings, it is so refreshing, full of encouragement to our suffering souls. You have been God's instrument all these last years and I have learn from you the love of God through Jesus Christ (our Savior) to us humans. That is the only thing we want to hear. You are one of the best ministers from our generation. Our Great God multiply blessing on you and your dear family.