Next time you're tempted to be upset, frustrated, offended, remind yourself, it's a part of that ten percent of things in life that you can't control - but you can control how you respond.
Joel OsteenSometimes when you take strong stands, if you're not called to do it, you're dividing the audience you're trying to reach.
Joel OsteenWhen God puts love and compassion in your heart toward someone, Heโs offering you an opportunity to make a difference in that personโs life. You must learn to follow that love. Donโt ignore it. Act on it. Somebody needs what you have.
Joel OsteenIt is better to be lonely than allow people who are not going anywhere keep you from your destiny.
Joel OsteenWe all have unfair situations and things we don't like. You can get bitter, discouraged and sour, or you can see it as fertilizer and say, โ This difficulty is not going to defeat me; it's going to promote me. It's not going to hinder me; it's going to help me.โ Don't just go through it, grow through it.
Joel Osteen