Joel Osteen Devotional 24 August 2025 Sunday Inspirational
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE BY JOEL OSTEEN AUGUST 24TH, 2025
God has created you to be a victor, not a victim. Jump-start your day by celebrating the very best that God has for you! These daily inspirations will help you grow in your relationship with the Lord and equip you to be.
Joel Osteen Devotional 24 August 2025 Sunday Inspirational
Today’s Topic: The One Thing
Scripture: I am still not all I should be, but I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. – Philippians 3:13, TLB
Today’s Word
Some people say the richest place in the world has to be the diamond mines in South Africa or the Middle Eastern oil fields, but it’s in graveyards. In the graves are buried dreams, books that were never written, songs that were never sung, businesses that were never started, inventions that were never developed, relationships that were never formed. So many people never developed the gifts and talents God entrusted them with.
What could you be at this time next year if you got rid of the distractions and things that are not producing good fruit and put all your efforts into the main thing that you know God put in your heart? It may mean taking a class, getting things lined up to start that business, finding a mentor who can help develop your skills. You may be good at doing many things, but you can’t do many things great. Sometimes we’re too spread out. Paul says, “This one thing I do.” Find that one thing and excel at it. Find that one thing and do it to the best of your ability.
Prayer For Today
“Father, thank You for the gifts and talents You have given to me and are unique to my life. Thank You that You created me to develop them and use them to make a difference in the world. I declare that I will focus on that one main thing that You put in my heart and excel at it. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
TODAY’S INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE: God gave you breath to breathe. He woke you up this morning. He told your heart to beat. He’s the One who sustained you. When you have the right perspective, it is a big deal. He’s protected you from things you know nothing about. The disappointment, the loss, it may not have been easy, but you’re still standing. Still healthy. Still blessed. If it had not been for the goodness of God, where would you be? Sometimes you build an altar simply because you’re still here. The enemy couldn’t finish you off. You may be up against some big obstacles, but God is saying, “Am I not the God who parted the Red Sea? Am I not the God who closed the mouths of lions? Am I not the God who gave Sarah a baby at ninety? Am I not the God who has brought you this far, who has protected you, promoted you, favored you, made ways where you didn’t see a way?”
ABOUT: Joel Osteen is a prominent American pastor, televangelist, and author known for his uplifting messages and positive approach to faith. He leads Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas—one of the largest churches in the United States. His teachings emphasize hope, victory, and the power of God’s promises, often focusing on personal growth, overcoming challenges, and living a fulfilled life through faith.
Joel Osteen’s Daily Devotional offers brief, encouraging reflections rooted in Scripture. Each devotional includes a Bible verse, a short inspirational message, and a prayer. Designed to uplift and motivate, these devotionals are popular worldwide, helping readers start their day with faith, positivity, and a reminder of God’s love and purpose for their lives.
