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Today's Word with Joel Osteen - September 21, 2009 [Devotional]
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| 9/21/09
| Joel Osteen
Posted on 09/21/2009 4:35:20 AM PDT by Vision
Get into Position
Today's Scripture
"Sing, O childless woman, you who have never given birth
" (Isaiah 54:1, NLT)
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Sometimes, when we don't see our dreams and desires coming to pass, we can feel empty and barren like a woman who is unable to have children. But look at what this verse is saying: if you've got unborn promises, don't just sit around in defeat. Don't just give up and say, "Too bad for me." No, God says when you're barren, the first thing you need to do is sing a song of praise. You might think, "Well, Joel, I'm kind of depressed today. I'll sing after I have my 'baby.'" No, this passage wasn't written to people who were holding their baby and had seen their dreams come to pass. It was written to empty-armed people; people who didn't have what they were believing for. Do you know why? When you're giving God praise, do you know what you are doing? You are activating your faith and putting yourself into position to give birth to that promise. You are setting yourself up for God to move on your behalf. Why don't you get into position today by singing a song of praise? All throughout the day, thank Him for what He is doing in your life and watch those dreams and desires come to pass.
A Prayer for Today
"Father in heaven, I surrender all my questions, all my doubts, all my fears to You today. I know that You have a plan to fulfill every dream and desire in my heart. I choose to sing praises to You this day and thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
TOPICS: General Discusssion; Theology; Worship
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09/21/2009 4:35:20 AM PDT
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Vision
To: .30Carbine; appleseed; bigjoesaddle; BlueAngel; Brad from Tennessee; Ciexyz; Country Eagle; ...
'Today's Word with Joel Osteen' Ping!
"Get into Position"
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09/21/2009 4:35:47 AM PDT
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Vision
("Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40)
To: Vision
Good Bible teaching.
Thanks.
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09/21/2009 7:27:20 AM PDT
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Quix
(POL Ldrs quotes fm1900 2 presnt: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
To: All
another dollar in Joels tip jar
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09/21/2009 9:38:59 AM PDT
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Beeline
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