DeepSummary
The episode starts with Joel sharing a funny story about a man getting bitten by a dog he thought was friendly. He then encourages the audience to have an 'I can handle it' attitude towards life's challenges, citing examples from the Bible of people who persevered through difficulties. He emphasizes that God never allows more in our lives than we can bear, and we need to align our thoughts with this truth.
Joel reminds the audience that setbacks are actually setups for comebacks, and gives examples of his parents' perseverance paying off in establishing Lakewood Church. He stresses adopting a victor mentality instead of a victim mindality, staying positive even when situations seem unfair. He shares stories to illustrate how God is in control and has solutions we can't yet see.
Joel concludes by urging listeners to declare 'I can handle it' through life's challenges. He explains this shows we're taking hold of God's strength. He recounts humorous examples further proving his point that when we trust God is working behind the scenes for our good, we can overcome any obstacle.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Adopt an 'I can handle it' mindset empowered by faith when facing difficulties.
- Reframe setbacks as setups for comebacks orchestrated by God.
- Choose a victor mentality over a victim mentality.
- Declare and reinforce the truth that God's strength enables you.
- See challenges as opportunities to grow and be promoted.
- Stay positive and trust God's hidden solutions and purposes.
- Draw encouragement from biblical examples of perseverance rewarded.
- Don't let negative thoughts drain your energy - take hold of God's strength.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Nothing that comes your way in life is too much for you. God promised he will never let us face more than we can bear.“ by Joel Osteen
- “That difficulty is not going to defeat you. It's going to promote you. A setback is simply a setup for a greater comeback.“ by Joel Osteen
- “Greater is he that's in you than anything that comes against you.“ by Joel Osteen
- “You can handle it. You've been armed with strength.“ by Joel Osteen
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Joel Osteen Podcast
Joel Osteen, SiriusXM
6/5/24