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What a great timely message. May everyone that reads this be abundantly blessed for life! π
People may walk out on you, but God will always be standing at that door! You are never alone!
Always timely, Pastor Joel. I'm a missionary in Cambodia. I've been here for 26 years. 66 years old. I'm starting a new phase of ministry : Supporting 100 children and youth in four districts in one province to stay in school and go on to university. I need a lot of money to get started. I have three donors who say they will help me big... But they are very slow in moving forward with their promises. Sometimes I get impatient and worry. I listen to you several times a week. Always right on to my situation! π
This guy never grows old
Whoever is reading this. Always remember that God is greater than this pandemic. πββοΈπ God bless! π
Please keep on holding ,His blessing will come next to your door. As well as His healing is happening to you now just feel it. be strong ! PRAISE HIM!
I dedicate this message to myself .... To be consistent ... PRAY. JOYFUL. ENCOURAGING. FAITHFUL. TO BE THE BEST I CAN BE.
I've been working hard and after 5 weeks of training!!! I got the management position!!! With a new salary GOD IS GOOD. I STAY HUMBLE AND PRAY FOR OTHER'S π―π―π―STAY FOCUS EVERYONE
Is amazing how God speaks to us through the message. Today I was so frustrated, but I know God is preparing my heart for better things!!! AMΓN!!!!!!!
No one can change God's plan over your life......so powerful π
This is my Bible: I am what it says I am; I have what it says I have; I can do what it says I can do. Today, I will be taught the Word of God. I'll boldly confess. My mind is alert; my heart is receptive; I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, indestructible, ever-living seed of the Word of God. I'll never be the same - never, never, never! I'll never be the same, in Jesus' Name. Amen π
Still waiting but god in control never loose your faith Your dream is still alive Amen ππΏ
One of the best 30 minutes of my life. Thank You JESUS
Ive cut back on smoking tobacco and then I felt the love of GOD in my gut.I know Im going to quit because IM FREE.
I would go to the airport and this one gentleman would always upgrade me to first class for free and I had no clue why he did that and then one day I looked at his name tag to thank him and his name was Emmanuel. hallelujah! GOD with us!
This was God talking to me through Joel. I am going through a very difficult physical trial right now. I thank you Father that I still have prayer and support of beautiful people like the ones here praying for people in situations like i am in right now. I pray for you also. May God bless us all and may we never lose our faith and trust in Him. In Jesus name.....Amen π
God has never failed us. He is an amazing God, full of love and favour. Amen to the word π
I have been sad for some days Γ± remembered that Joel heals my heart. I typed and this was the first video and I clicked it. All my friends have been accepted at universities and it's sad that my family can't afford to pay for me. it really hurts I was so discouraged but this video has taught me alot. God's time is the best. I'll gain my faith back and God will help meπ.
Dear Heavenly Father God, Thank you for all the Extraordinary Blessings, Extraordinary Favours, Extraordinary Miracles, Extraordinary Love, Extraordinary Success, Extraordinary Faith, Extraordinary Victories, Extraordinary Greatness, Extraordinary Presents, Extraordinary Gifts, Extraordinary Life and Extraordinary Healings! Praise the Beautiful God! In jesus's name Amen
New to any church and I turn 29 oct8 and when I turn 29 Iβm going to become a full on Christian pray everyday the way I act thanks Joel and all it took was this one video