Yes, even if your trouble is due to your own willfulness or a mistake of your own making, He is still with you. He has never left you, and He never will. He will never forsake you (Heb. 13:5).

Gospel Corner

10/12/25

Joel Osteen Ministries

Today’s Word
Today’s Scripture
Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act.
Psalm 37:7, NLT

Silent Seasons

David spent years in the shepherds’ fields taking care of his father’s sheep. He was alone, seemingly stuck in obscurity, and it was boring. Even after he was anointed to be the next king of Israel, he went back to the sheep and kept doing the same thing he’d been doing. In that time of isolation, in that season of silence, he grew close to God. Maybe that’s where he learned to write some of the psalms that we read today. Instead of saying, “God, You put this big dream in my heart. Why is it taking so long?” he knew that God was getting him ready for what He had in store.

You may be in a silent season, but the silence doesn’t mean God has forgotten about you. He’s heard every prayer and seen every tear. At the right time He’s going to bring you into what He has already prepared. God is not preparing the blessing for you, He’s preparing you for the blessing. Keep passing the tests and you’re going to come into more than you can ask or think.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that everything You have for me will be released in my life at the right time. Thank You that You are working behind the scenes and preparing me for whatever is next. Help me to be patient and know that You are always on schedule. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Are you among the people who think that when you fail, God leaves you and only returns when you get your act together? Some people think that they must clean up their lives and overcome all their struggles on their own before they can come before the presence of God.

Well, I have a simple question for you: Do you clean yourself before you take a bath? Of course not!

In the same way, God wants you to come to Him just as you are, with all your weaknesses, idiosyncrasies, wrong beliefs, hang-ups, and all your bondages, fears, and addictions. He is the bath! You don’t have to try to clean yourself up before you come to Him.

But Pastor Prince, what if the mess I’m in is entirely of my own doing? Can I still just come to God as I am and expect Him to help me?

Yes, even if your trouble is due to your own willfulness or a mistake of your own making, He is still with you. He has never left you, and He never will. He will never forsake you (Heb. 13:5).

You are precious in His eyes. Can you imagine living life with the kind of confidence, assurance, and peace that comes when you are truly anchored in this truth?

Today, even if you find yourself in the Valley of Trouble, know that you will not remain there for long. You will walk through it and not remain or camp there (Ps. 23:4).

God is opening a door of hope in your life today for you to step out of your darkness and into His marvelous light (1 Pet. 2:9). Things are going to get better. The breakthroughs that you have been waiting for are coming your way.

Step through the door of hope and out of your Valley of Trouble today. Jesus is your door of hope! Believe in His love for you and allow Him to lead you to freedom.

In His loving presence, you will find forgiveness, healing, and restoration. He will mend your life and transform you from the inside out.