I like to check out Joel Osteen’s sermons often to keep me inspired and encouraged. Today, in the late morning hours as I was trying to fall back asleep, I decided to listen to one of his recent sermons. Most days I sleep fairly well, but the itchiness on my feet was taking over, and it had been keeping me up for a while. Time continued to pass and by this time it was 10 am and everyone else was awake, so of course the outside noises were also halting my sleep.
It always seems that whenever I check out one of his messages, it always hits home, and seems to fit perfectly for my life. I’ve been going through topical steroid withdrawal for a while now, with breaks off and on, and as positive as I can be, weariness can set in from time to time. I’ve accepted a long time ago that healing from eczema would take some time, and it gives me solace to hear sermons like this one… to make me feel that it will all be for my benefit in the end. I know that my body has been transforming, and I’ve become healthier and healthier. And I know that when I am in those “dark places” that there will be light, and that what I’m going through is only temporary and will ultimately make me a stronger, healthier person.
- I especially love his metaphor of the seed… a seed being planted in the dirt (a dark uncomfortable place), then stretches itself and grows into a beautiful flower. “You’re not buried you’re planted… Like that seed your potential is about to be released. You’re not only going to come out, you’re going to come out baring much fruit. Better, stronger, fully in blossom.”
- “You’ve gotta go through the sickness to get to the fresh anointing, the new beginning.”
- The blessing is in the breaking.
- The brokenness is only temporary!
- In the Bible, David said, “God enlarged me in my distress.”
- The dark places are opportunities to grow.
- “If you go through the dark places with the right attitude, you’ll see exclamation points coming your way. The surpassing greatness of God’s favour”
I hope that this sermon can give you inspiration to keep on pushing through, and to know that this struggle, or any struggle for that matter will turn you into a stronger person. 🙂
-Jen
Eczema Holistic Healing 
Hello Jen, thanks for sharing the Joel Osteen inspirational sermon. Although I am not a religious person, it had me in tears a couple of times, he is a wonderful and inspirational public speaker and has the ability to really lift you up.
I can relate to your journey, as Donia has been coaching us too since January 2011 (both myself and my youngest daughter, both healing together … wow, that’s been one hell of a journey).
My daughter Bethany is virtually healed (she is 6), though she does still have a couple of nut allergies, and for myself, well, like you, my journey continues in a ‘watch this space’ kind of running series lol. I do have to say though, that my own detoxification has not been anywhere near severe as yours. My health has improved out of sight, and our whole family of 5 has never been healthier as a result. Donia will always be my idol, I have the utmost respect and admiration for all that she has done, not just for us, but for so many others.
You are inspiring so many others out there that it can be done, and that even during the dark times, there is always light and hope.
Kindly,
Michelle (and family) in Australia
xx
Hi Michelle!!
Thank you for your lovely words!! I’m glad that you could find encouragement and inspiration through Joel’s words. He always puts things into perspective for me.
I’m so happy that you and your daughter have been able to find healing! Donia has been such a Godsend for me and I’m so thankful that I came across her information. She truly is an inspiration, and she has inspired me to help others through this awful ordeal 🙂
I would love to keep in contact with you via email. If you’d like, you can send me a message at eczema.holistic.healing@gmail.com .
Take Care!
-Jen