It is better to be lonely than allow people who are not going anywhere keep you from your destiny.
Joel OsteenNot every person is going to understand you and that's okay. They have a right to their opinion and you have every right to ignore it.
Joel OsteenPart of my message is that God never said that we weren't going to have difficulties, but you know what, He said to stay full of joy and I'm going to help you overcome. So I think that is what resonates with people and helps draw so many people. Because it is not a message that you are barely going to make it, you're a victim. We are not victims, we are victors.
Joel OsteenI'm trying to make God more relevant in our society. And I think talking in everyday terms and making sure people can understand it - I think that's important.
Joel OsteenMany people are unhappy and are not experiencing life to its fullest because theyโve closed their hearts to compassion, they are motivated by only what they want and what they think they need. They rarely do anything for anybody else unless they have an ulterior goal in mind. They are self-involved and self-centered.
Joel Osteen