Stop Missing the Moments God Sends You| Barbara Curtis

How do I prepare for a divine opportunity? Seizing divine opportunities requires spiritual discernment to recognize God's voice, preparation to handle the open door, and faith to take action despite fear. As seen in the life of David, recognizing God’s hand in ordinary moments positions you for the extraordinary plans He has for your life. Avoid counterfeits by staying aligned with His Word. In This Message, You’ll Learn: -- How to distinguish between God-ordained moments and "counterfeit opportunities" that lead to distraction. -- Why seasons of waiting are actually seasons of preparation (using the examples of Esther and Joseph). -- How to move from passive praying to active faith, ensuring you don't miss what God has right in front of you. 🕊️ Key Scriptures: - Mark 2 v1-12 – The paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda. - James 1 v6-7 – The danger of doubting and wavering faith. - Samuel 17 – David’s discernment facing Goliath. - Proverbs 9 v10 – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. - James 2 v17 – Faith without works is dead. 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Welcome & Opening Prayer – Barbara Curtis 02:08 Title: It's the Moment You've Been Praying For 02:55 The Paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda 05:15 Why We Miss Opportunities: Lowered Expectations 08:50 Key 1: Responding with Spiritual Discernment 10:15 David and Goliath: Seeing Through Spiritual Lenses 13:20 Recognizing the Chief Shepherd's Voice 14:50 Avoiding Counterfeit Opportunities 17:35 Key 2: The Power of Preparation 18:15 Personal Story: The Unprepared Book Proposal 21:00 Esther’s Preparation for Her Moment 24:20 Key 3: Responding with Faith 26:30 Overcoming Fear with Faith (Psalm 23) 30:40 Faith Requires Action (James 2) 33:20 Closing Prayer for 2025 34:25 Salvation Prayer 🙏 We’d love to pray with you: https://lakewoodchurch.com/prayer 📲 Follow #LakewoodChurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lakewoodchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakewoodChurch Instagram: http