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Why is it that the righteous, who have committed their entire lives to obeying God, seem to endure so much pain and conflict? Why do Christians often time suffer while those who live according to the world seem to reap the blessings of life? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why are the anointed persecuted? Why does the vision tarry? These perplexing questions have plagued and bewildered Christians and unbelievers for ages. In this anointed anad inspirational new book, Bishop T.D. Jakes, the preacher with the explosive delivery and velvet touch, provocatively and skillfully answers these questions and many more.

178 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 31, 1995

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T.D. Jakes

453 books1,130 followers
Bishop T.D. Jakes is the author of the bestsellers God's Leading Lady; The Lady, Her Lover and Her Lord; Maximize the Moment; The Great Investment; His Lady; Woman, Thou art Loosed (the film of which won the Best Film Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival) and He-Motions. His daily morning show The Potter's Touch and weekly broadcast The Potter's House air on Trinity Broadcasting Network and Black Entertainment Television, as well as in Europe and South America. Bishop Jakes is the founder and pastor of The Potter's House, one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation, where he leads an interracial congregation of more than 28,000 members. He lives in Dallas with his wife and five children.

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108 reviews
March 15, 2012
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. (Psalm 2:1-12 KJV)
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87 reviews1 follower
November 14, 2016
The book goes into the question of why God would allow bad things to happen to good people, the anointed. Coming from the verse of Habakkuk 1:2-4,13 New International Version of the Bible and Psalm 2:1-2 Pastor T.D Jakes dwell into the question, why? It's a very powerful book and I highly recommend it for those motivated by loss and ask, why?
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21 reviews20 followers
May 21, 2012
Ever find yourself feeling a bit like Job and wondering why you are going through? That is what I was feeling and - to be candid - because I was taught that questioning how events work within God's plan is a sign you do not trust God. Well, put your dogma in the closet (or better yet throw it out!), listen and judge for yourself.
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15 reviews13 followers
January 28, 2013
The book opened my eyes to the possibility that God can never give up on me even if the whole world had given up on me. It is me because God has a place for me in the fulfillment of his will on earth.
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6 reviews
April 19, 2015
Good book and definitely helped me personally to understand things that I have questioned and made me feel that it was okay to question things. However, it still left me wanting more as if there was something missing but I just could not place my finger on it.
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5 reviews
February 6, 2013
This book really puts some of life's struggles that don't make sense into perspective from a spiritual point of view.
8 reviews4 followers
April 25, 2013
This book was very insightful and encouraging.
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March 21, 2014
for those who are in the journey with me? this book will change your life,
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27 reviews17 followers
October 2, 2015
This book touched my heart and opened my eyes.I recommend to anyone on their journey to understanding the things of the Lord.
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6 reviews
January 22, 2015
Very amazing book. This is a very inspirational book that I will definitely be reading again.
19 reviews2 followers
December 5, 2017
Amazing

The most amazing book to explaining why the journey is what it is in Christ. Much revelation given to back up what has already been revealed through the Holy Spirit.
4 reviews
August 18, 2017
Why

I CHOSE THIS BOOK BECAUSE THIS IS WERE I was in this part of my life. I was questioning God with the very same question with why? This book help me to realize something's and to begin refocusing my circumstances. if you really want to get answer to all the why's read this book.
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14 reviews
November 23, 2018
This book puts things into perspective. It touches on why God allows major things to transpire to Christians.......while otherd seem to be not suffering. It spoke to me in my daily life, and caused you to realize the importance of perserverance and trust in God.
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27 reviews1 follower
April 23, 2019
I am anointed

The words of God is so rich and powerful, it transformed us by the renewing of our minds in Christ Jesus. Bishop Jakes thanks for penning this wonderful book that reminded me that I am anointed. My soul is blessed.
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May 4, 2019
Anointed and appointed

This a must read book for God's children who lives in obscurity and are not elevated when they have the goods. Stay faithful to God and He will elevate you ALL BY HIMSELF. I love that patience is a action word. Read the book to get this concept.
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Author 53 books30 followers
January 11, 2020
Excellent

I have struggled for a long time because I have so many physical and mental health problems that seem to hold me back. This book gave me a fresh perspective on why I am going through so much.
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August 21, 2020
Another terrific book from TD Jakes

Profound insights abound & relatable parables to help comprehend the applications. With deep understanding & compassion, Bishop Jakes unwraps perspectives on being Anointed.
1 review
May 4, 2019
Amen

I agree with the will of God that is Given by the Spirit of God that is working in and through T.D. Jakes
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February 19, 2021
Opens your eyes to know why things happen

Good read! Helped me understand that God works in us to will and to want. Blessings to Pr. TDJ ...
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March 3, 2017
It's amazing the way Bishop tells the secrets of the word that an ordinary human can't understand!

I love this book because we go through so much as an individual and we always ask the question Y!
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