Working Through Hard Places - Bishop T.D. Jakes

Has anything in your life turned out exactly like you expected? Your relationships? Your career? Being a parent? The reality almost always looks different than our perception. When we pray to God for things, what we ask for will likely come with struggles, delays, and uncertainty. Even the Israelites, who were delivered from generations of slavery and witnessed many miracles, still had to wander in the wilderness. But count it a blessing when you find yourself working through those hard places. God may be working discipline and patience in you, preparing you for exactly what you need when you need it.
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Message: Working Through Hard Places!
Scripture: Numbers 20: 2-13 ASV
Speaker: Bishop T.D. Jakes
Date: December 17, 2023
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[@NdilekaFede]

"God prepares a table in the presence of your enemies even when the enemy is you."

[@camillewilliams8273]

Please pray for me. My fiance was buried yesterday and I lost my baby two days after he died. My house is empty, my heart is empty. I don't know where to go from here

[@barbarajackson3901]

Please, continue to hold on to Jesus, cry out to him and be with fellow belivers, praying for you my sister, In Christ Jesus Name Amen!!!

[@BLESSEDTVUK]

Arguably the best preacher in this century 👏👏👏👏

[@bryandearmond7279]

Yeah sure as he brags about his wife twerking. He is a fake teacher and he better meet the God he preaches about soon

[@shannonellington7297]

His preaching has gotten me through so many of dark days and darker nights I’m so grateful GOD anointed this man

[@GuyaneseGirl-ju9tu]

Me too. May God be forever glorified

[@4kingme]

Dear Jehovah I pray you keep Bishop Jakes covered. I have received more words from GOD from this man than any man in the world . GOD bless you Bishop !

[@ayorkaking]

I’m just a broken woman seeking prayer!

[@carmenacevedo3988]

Please keep me in prayer! I gave my heart to the Lord last Sunday and it's been hell ever since with my family! I will continue to move forward! Please keep praying!

[@k5395]

Sending 🙏🏿 up….Don’t give up the enemy is trying to distract you….Set your mind and heart on Jesus and refuse to be moved…..God will see you through….I promise…..

[@beach-scapes2797]

Pray for your family!❤

[@mata81789]

Boo boo

[@myeshiacarroll3777]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 God's got you.

[@cristalwilson1778]

Keep on keeping on

[@mahamedabdi4616]

Please pray for me.

[@user-gb2sh4gx6d]

Father God in heaven please touch @mahamedabdi4616 in a very special way. Only You can do it God in the Mighty Name of Jesus❤️ Send Your healing 🙏🏾Amen!

[@ontheuprizehaircare]

I pray that God hears your cry’s and deliver you from any pain, fear or problems trying to bring you down, I pray that you lay it all at Gods feet and like Him work it out for your good in Jesus name amen

[@kmason1139]

I pray that God keeps you in his unchanging hand 🙏🏾

[@meikonos_]

Praying now.

[@mariajessielocklear8246]

💜🙏💜🫶🏼

[@user-nw8yl3cp5b]

Please keep me and my son's in prayer bishop

[@charlessibanyoni7069]

Hard places are given to strong people...Amen

[@msgabriellak]

I am in a hard place , but God is in control 🙏🏾

[@Hillsong_music_best_playlist]

Greatest man who ever walked on earth, had no servants, yet they called him Master. Had no degree, yet they called him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called him Healer. He had no army, yet rulers feared him. He claimed no territory, yet they called him King. He won no military battles, yet he conquered the world. He defeated all his enemies, yet he never harmend anyone. He committed no crime, yet they crucified him. He was buried in a tomb, yet he lives today🙏🏻. His name is Jesus.❤

[@michellephillip2287]

Hard places are given to strong people! Powerful.

[@donnaarney543]

🎉 that one got me too!!! Whew!!! 😊

[@courtneymoore2269]

So this is my testimony after listening to this message I’m 30 years old been going through some things because I lost sight and lost faith but recently i decided too leave my job and return back to school to finish it was hard because now I’m a mother of two boys with more responsibility on me it was a struggle I told myself that if god allows me to get through this semester and pass then I’ll continue because school was really hard and I ended up passing school I found a job that worked with my schooling recently I’m behind on my bills but god is good he’s making a way for me to get caught up on everything and finish what I started I’m not giving up I’m going to keep pressing forward

[@gabriellamunthali]

God got you sis🫂

[@lesliehallums9459]

Anger is often the camouflage that hurt wears 🙏

[@vickieskinn9641]

So true and thank you for bringing it up. ❤🙏

[@donnaarney543]

❤amen again girl!!!!!

[@rolandbrown5793]

We serve a GOD who specializes in catching you up after a delay!

[@tijuanajohnson2297]

And black ppl have the image of such and its hilarious how many believe just anybody of their picking will…not can but will fit the description. Thank God he knows…the difference

[@bettyhoggs1294]

Pray for my son who is. In jail

[@arhafrench5319]

I pray with all my heart that your son makes it safely home, ma'am. I pray that he is able to endure the loneliness and psychological warfare. I pray that he stays away from contraband and questionable people, and that he thrives despite the harsh atmosphere. I pray that he becomes aware of how to take care of himself without being placed in a situation where defending himself can get him time added to his sentence. I pray that God is with him and a constant presence in His heart that leads him to reflect bank in his mind and identify the actions, thoughts, desires, behaviors, and peer pressures that led him along the path to incarceration, no matter how painful that may be. And I pray that he discovers that accountability will help him dig his way out when blame will only dig him deeper.

[@nothx512]

What did he do?? Pray that he turns his Life around....

[@snirks8635]

​@@nothx512That's not important. Lord we plead the blood of Jesus over him that he is covered until the day he is released.

[@unapologetic1413]

​@@nothx512 FACTS! That is the first question that I thought. If he "chose" to commit a crime, the prayer should be that he quits making choices that land him in chains⛓️. What purpose is it for him to be released if his MIND has not changed? Sometimes jail is a blessing for people to wake up.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@blessedqueen2627]

Lord forgive me of the evil thoughts I had towards my close family member because I see there life moving ahead and mines wasnt. Forgive me Lord I want to do good please help me to be a better person.

[@meikonos_]

Praying for everyone on this post. Praying that God heals you mind, body & soul. That God will give you the strength to overcome trials & tribulations with renewed hope, courage and faith. In God & yourselfs. For you all to know that God is with you even though you feel youre alone. In Jesus name amen!

[@patconner1341]

Thank you so much for your prayers

[@kyradenean1]

Can God trust you with a hard place? Whew! Lord help me through this hard place. My strength and leadership is through You and You only.🙌🏼

[@decarlosbrown4888]

I lost my job right before Thanksgiving and I’ve been trying to figure things out! God has never left me but I’m still learning to trust him more. I’m trying to work in Gods timing. I have been asking God to help me. Pray for me and my family.

[@ferazao]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@darcelljamison4006]

I lost my job a week before Christmas and my children are getting worst 😢I’m going strong even when I feel like giving

[@allisonwilhelm7232]

Praying for you. God will see you through. Have faith!

[@user-ji4qm8vn9i]

I'm in a hard place but the Lord is right there

[@sarahhendricks7819]

Please pray for me. Im going through such a hard time and I feel so alone

[@msq1098]

Praying for my brother to overcome drug addiction

[@tanikabrownlee3863]

I had to listen to this twice!

[@juij7]

Ngl. TD Jake’s went into the vault for this message. More quotables, metaphors, revelations, old to New Testament types than I’ve ever heard in one message. 🔥🔥🔥 praise God for the anointing

[@BarbaraBe11a.]

I wish they would broadcast the WHOLEEEE SERMON. THE ENDING WHEN LADY SERETA JAKES WALKED LITERALLY HAD ME IN TEARS I FELT THE WHOLEEE HOLY SPIRIT IN MY CAR!!! The beginning and ending are just as powerful! Please start posting the WHOLE SERMON TOGETHER 🙏🏼🙌🏼 SUCH A POWERFUL WORD ALL IN ALL ‼️ Bishop Jakes caught the WHOLE HOLY SPIRIT AND I COULD FEEL IT FROM FLORIDA! God bless the Potter’s House! 🙏🏼✨🤍

[@javonesmith3899]

I was in the building today my first time in Dallas Texas and I was tremendously blessed

[@Jonbutler89]

Needing prayer for overbearing parents. I'm 34 and they still want control over my life

[@Gboy-ko9fr]

I believe and declare that I will become a father to a healthy baby in the mighty name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

[@fashaemolett2767]

God’s about to do something

[@lesliehallums9459]

You find yourself in hard place when you attach your identity to other people Reaction 🙏

[@lashondaervin5052]

Love you Pastor and I’m praying for strength, more strength for you and your entire family!

[@milenapetit9315]

I come here lost. Not knowing what the future holds. After being attacked emotionally. I come here as always for guidance and peace.

[@b.cannon8934]

I had to watch this morning sermon again tonight…… this Blessed me. Please pray for me

[@MissTish71]

Done!!!

[@Wife-In-Training]

I'm so glad that my family and I went to church this morning today! Great Sunday message Bishop TD Jakes!

[@terika593]

I lost everything…I need prayer I just want to be better. Better for you lord, better for my 2 kids, better for myself ❤️🙏🏽🥺

[@Lovely_891]

Our loss is temporary, God’s provision is permanent. Take it to our father in prayer. Remember, progress under pressure. You will overcome in Jesus name 🙏🏽

[@reneereed7300]

I am in a hard place but I will get through it,God is my Rock he will always be beside me in Jesus Christ our Lord amen 🙏🙏.

[@belindathomas3341]

🙏🙏 Prayers lifted. Yes our God is with you. Prayers that on the other side of this hard place will be something that will blow your mind! Our God can do anything.

[@tishiathornton1213]

Me too and yes we will 🙌🏾

[@nelthadandin7135]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@nelthadandin7135]

I feel you. Because I’m at my hard place. But I know God has made a way for me. It’s already done

[@dwea8940]

I'm going to start intentionally speaking life over myself and my hard places! What a word!

[@zackclark1425]

Love you lord Even during my darkest and joyful moments, i call our your name,

[@dekwansmith3101]

Lord help me get through this post inflammatory hypigmentaion.. Keep my faith amen 🙏🏽

[@joslypierre-louis3046]

I claim restoration in my family, I claim financial freedom I claim healing I claim love I claim gratitude I claim love I claim the best that God has to offer in the name of Jesus!!!

[@charlottereynolds1329]

God will give u strength to go thru the grief of losing ur son. It's not easy and he will give y strength and a covering over u . Cry when u need to, let the tears flow it's a cleansing. Pray for God to help u go thru this process of losing ur child it's not easy but pray to our father in heaven and talk to him to help u and he will. God Bless You!

[@rosalindscotton5629]

Progress Under Pressure. That statement describes my life. No matter what trials or tribulations you have, you gotta keep it moving. All though I walk through The Valley of the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil for God is with me.🙌🙏

[@lauranoriega987]

Please Lord, son of David, give us the privilege to be healthy, good, to have and give love, to prosper Lord, to be wise, to have sucess, to be happy and to be free and have peace in our lives sweet and precious Jesus we need you we love you amen 💕 💖 ♥

[@simply_nikisha]

The drought is over, cleanse my palate Lord Jesus my rock🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@ambassadorcathedral]

❤ I have never met Bishop jakes but everytime I get on KZbin that sermon comes when or what I am dealing with that moment. praise God for TD jakes ministries...I am 🙏 2024 I will walk into those places God has ordained for my life in employment finances relationship etc

[@Woodys-ul8tj]

I really needed this tonight, let the holy spirit move. I repent on blaming the people in churches, in God. Guilty but I just recently learned this other view because I didn't know. Thank you Jesus for still being with me. It's cold and dark but I know there's light at the end of this. I'll pray that I can use what I received here tonight to move me forward tomorrow and keep me lifted and get through this rough time and stand back up. Even though I feel alone I'm never alone amen. Thank you Jesus for using Td Jake's to deliver. 🙏

[@lesliehallums9459]

Hard places are often difficult 🙏

[@reinaquisha9418]

I'm so happy to see Bishop's message this Monday morning ❤

[@manyikanyasha9700]

What a powerful sermon to end the year!!!! The drought is over in the name of Jesus. In tears as I am listening to this, felt the move of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Royalty-ki4qf]

That sermon was 💯💯💯💯❗

[@janiah423]

Come on now preach it Bishop!!! This was meant for me and my child. God has rescued us from an abusive home. We are now safe. Giving God all of the glory honor and praise!!!!

[@nikkyclinton5404]

This is what i really need to hear because i am in a hard place and I need this message to help me stand my ground in God

[@jeffreysealy2194]

God is the only one that can do it 🙏🏽 🙌🏽 ✨️ 👏🏽

[@steffinkamau7181]

Please anyone reading this message pray for me…My mind will be settled only when I’ll be able to build a semi permanent building for worship

[@ferazao]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@geniabarnard3832]

I missed the morning service and I am so grateful that I get to listen to it now. Thank you T.D. Jakes and Potters House for all that you do.

[@kimnixon8649]

God I truly thank you from the heart for all ur many blessings. I thank you for keeping ur arms around all my family’s and friends even enemies 🙏🏾God please keep ur arms around my daughter from the hurt and pain she’s going threw . Please please forgive my son In ur name I pray 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾

[@michaelbrown5645]

All the people I had to cut loose recently needs to hear this sermon! Then they will know why. It was their enviousness and bitterness that made me say good riddance! FOREVER!

[@catewambui3625]

What a powerful sermon! The drought is over!!! Hallelujah

[@janetwilson9820]

Please pray for me daughter and grandkids 🙏❤️

[@shanbranigan1463]

I'm working through the hard places because I'm being prepared for greater! Thank you for the hard places!

[@QYOUNG10_03]

The Word that strengthened my whole Being. "Moses didn't go into the promise land because He didn't Sanctify the Name of God before the people!" Sheesh, listen, I prayed for the revelation for this season of my life. It's been tough, and God said Sanctify my name before the people regardless✨️✨️✨️

[@crystalde661]

THANK YOU JESUS !!!!!! THE DROUGHT IS OVER 🙌🏾💪🏾 HALLELUJAAAAAAH 🙏🏾💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😘🇺🇸

[@charlottegillyard5927]

Those unavoidable places! My God I always ask for Almighty God's help to keep me righteous and tell him I want to be kept righteous in His sight and He always help me to go through Victoriusly, and make the right choices. I have quote alot of scriptures and call upon His name fast and prayer.🔥🔥🔥❤❤

[@suenderi5835]

Hallelujah Glory to God Watching from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 East Africa 🙏🌍

[@lesliehallums9459]

❤ Being chosen is a hard place ❤❤❤

[@donnaarney543]

It sure is lesliehallums9459❤

[@donnaarney543]

I'm there❤😊

[@unapologetic1413]

YESSSSS!!!! VERY HARD!!! HELP US LORD!🙌🏽

[@JamaicanupNorth-Nature]

This service brought tears to my eyes felt it in my spirit , praise Jesus 2024 I’m ready for the next course.

[@sharonwebb7912]

I am in so awe of you, TD Jake's. You left it on the floor today. Thank you......

[@ceejayforthewin7521]

He was looking in the screen talking to me. I boo hooed Iike a baby during this service. It really made me sit and own some stuff. Peace and love everyone❤

[@nightcrawler1]

Best sermon I’ve ever heard

[@patriciapritchett4759]

Good Evening Bishop Jakes and ALL GOD'S PEOPLE EVERYWHERE

[@robbiejackson6230]

This sermon has truly BLESSED my soul. I'm in a hard place right now and this sermon has blessed me TREMENDOUSLY!!!!! Thank you, Holy Spirit, for using Bishop Jakes to preach to us about "Working Through Hard Places."

[@shannonellington7297]

This anointed man preaching has gotten me through so many dark days and darker nights! Pastor Jakes you are assigned to the broken bless you!!!

[@tamekamunnings2167]

I’m gonna work through my hard place cause the Lord is on my side Preach Bishop

[@emmabunch1878]

Halelujah thank You Jesus "The Drought Is Over"...what a Word, what a Message!!!!

[@NdilekaFede]

"Don't let your personal pain make you say stupid things." God's unfailing love is towards his people even when you are rebellious.

[@TracyHutchins-qz2zc]

Hallelujah!!!!! The Lord Is with you all the days of his life 🙏 🙌 ❤

[@duanemoore1544]

Ive been in a hard place of knowing and not knowing at all and i found that thriugh it all god is the way the truth and the life and compelled me to trust in him even in the place of darkness and lions. Lord be my guide your are my help in time of need. This is the time. Led by GOD to the harsh people for their salvation

[@wwjr.]

Daddy Jakes, Whenever I think of you and whenever I hear you, I thank God for you. I'm wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! Love you always❤, Willie

[@dorothyeaster2071]

Ahh glory I receive it in the name of Jesus 2024 will be a new beginning the year of Jubilee for me and my family I command it to line up with the word of God. No more shackles. Who the Son has set free is free indeed. No more the drought is over. Hallelujah

[@donettehercules8685]

Hallelujah!!! O God, let Your mercies and great grace fall afresh on us. 🤲🏽Thank you for carrying us through all of our hard and dry places. Please heal us in all areas where we are still broken. 🙏🏽Help us to work through it All! Healing and deliverance my God. Jesus Jesus JESUS !!!🗣️Thank you for never leaving or forsaking us! Do as You promised Lord. For your glory Lord, in Jesus name 🙌🏽 Lord we believe. Thanks in advance Lord. 🙏🏽

[@JBetts103]

One of the best he has ever preached!

[@PianoTunerOfficial]

Thank you so much sir for speaking of Holy Spirit. May God bless you, your family, team and church! Greetings from Ukraine.

[@shannonharrison7305]

You can’t sow animosity and reap respect. 💯

[@reginahardy2299]

Bishop, Bishop, and Bishop! God, you and your pastors are delivering a word of deliverance for the hurting! I have been listening to the Crisis of Next everyday since you preached it! Every word preached since then, has only conveyed the urgency of next! Keep telling the truth through the word of God! And a special thanks for preaching from the streets to the suites! Bishop, I'm kin to your struggle, and your word has changed my life! I'm ready, I'm ready , I'm ready! ✌🏾🖤 *Special prayers going up for the Faithful and Loyal 1st Lady! * 🙏🏿 🖤

[@lesliehallums9459]

You can't run away from a hard place 🙏 TRUE SIR,So True

[@calandraportalatin7494]

Bishop, this message is on point! I had to listen to this again😊

[@NdilekaFede]

"The church did not hurt you, it's the people that hurt you." You've got to learn to work through hard places.

[@DJMTRAXXX]

Strengthen me Lord, In Jesus name!!✝️🩸 Amen 🙏🏼 ❤

[@tryphenacameron1387]

The drought is over in my mind, body and soul!!!

[@allaboutthewilliams]

“Anger is the camouflage that HURT wears “

[@FamTime23]

God is definitely great!!! 🙌🏿 my wife and I has made it through some tough times even when we didn't see the light. Somehow someway God made a way and he continues to make a way.

[@iprogressstudios8357]

I've been exhausted during my WILDERNESS SEASONS, BUT GOD continued and continues to FILL ME UP. HALLELUJAH, IM GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL FATHER, IN JESUS NAME, AMEN!

[@Anonymous22577]

“Even when the enemy is you”…Preach Bishop preach…

[@chrissysheirwigbar419]

Thank you for this message father God! You are always on time 🙌🏾

[@Leslie-qf6os]

Lord I do praise you for your provisions and mercy and for all the shields of my children. You are a good and merciful God help me to seek your face more intently I do not want to be the luke warm

[@cashinaemorris4090]

Needed this message! Thank you Bishop for letting God use you. 🙏🏽

[@lesliehallums9459]

You can't sow animosity and reap Respect 🙏

[@bridgetsebolai6207]

What a time it is to be alive in my generation, when our aching souls can be healed and touched by powerful men such as Bishop TD Jakes. Thanks Papa I thank God for your life,May he continue shining his face and being gracious to you and your family Bishop ❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰👌👌👌🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✨✨✨

[@joycemaina5981]

I speak the supernatural into my situation. I will not complain about the hard place. I will speak positively 😊

[@kyliebunn9842]

Please pray for me. From south Africa had spinal surgery. In so much pain. Unemployed Single mom home schooled my two girls this year. Need wisdom in their path as the lord has a plan to prosper them not hurt them. needing direction and purpose. My partner hasn't been reborn. Trusting for him to do a new thing that he started un us.