T. D. Jakes and Don Moen: Where Is God When Our Dreams Are Crushed?

We all have seasons when we feel crushed by the weight of our problems. A job loss. A loved one grows seriously ill. An unexpected bill in the mail. In the middle of overwhelming anxiety, it’s hard to remember, let alone believe, the promise God gives us in Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” But today’s guests, Bishop T. D. Jakes and worship leader Don Moen, remind us that in the middle of our problems, we can take a step back and remember that “God will make a way,” and He can redeem everything, even our darkest moments, for His glory.

 

Links, Products and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling devotional

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T. D. Jakes

The Potter’s House Church

T. D. Jakes’ book, Crushing: God Turns Pressure Into Power

 

Don Moen

Don Moen’s book, God Will Make A Way: Finding His Hope in Your Story

Integrity Music

Oral Roberts University

 

Interview Quotes:

“The cross itself was a horrific emblem of suffering and shame. It was not something that Jesus enjoyed. The Bible says He despised the shame of it, but for the joy that was set before Him, He endured the suffering of the cross.” - T. D. Jakes

“There may be some things that are bad that still work together for [our] good.” - T. D. Jakes

“You have to be gentle with people that are hurt. You have to be empathetic.” - T. D. Jakes

“I'm at that stage of my life now that I really want to leave footprints behind about what it really costs to be who you are and how to survive crushings that people don't see.” - T. D. Jakes

“God develops us through the crushing. God develops the world around us. . . . There will be something good that comes out of it, if you can resist the temptation to become bitter and take the more difficult choice of becoming better.” - T. D. Jakes

“I did not ever try to be an artist. I never wanted to be an artist.” - Don Moen

“And as human vessels, we need to just get out of the way and let God do what He wants to do.” - Don Moen

”God will make a way where there seems to be no way.” - Don Moen

“We look at setbacks in our lives sometimes as way too permanent, but God uses these setbacks to bring us to the place where He wants us to be, to help transform us into the men and women He wants us to be.”  - Don Moen

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