Joel Osteen Quotes

What you think is a setback, is really a set-up for a greater comeback!

You've got to send your words out in the direction you want your life to go.

It's amazing how people will give when you don't ask. Many of them send money because they believe in the message.

That's it. I'm going to start making the right choices.

We are set in our ways, bound by our perspectives and stuck in our thinking.

We’re not always going to be here. Live life to the full, with purpose & passion, pursuing your dreams.

Maybe you once were excited about that person God supernaturally brought into your life as a marriage partner, but now all the excitement has worn off. Don’t’ allow that sense of a miracle to slip away. Don’t get so familiar with each other that you take one another for granted.

If you can see the invisible, God will do the impossible.

My biggest hobby is hanging out with my family and kids.

People will try to label you not good enough, too slow, too old, too many mistakes. You can't stop negative comments or prevent negative labels, but you can choose to not let them hold you back.

Nobody owes me anything. I am not at a disadvantage. I am equipped, empowered, and anointed.

Your past does not determine who you are. Your past prepares you for who you are to become.

The older I get, the better I understand that every day is a gift. There's no guarantee of tomorrow. And part of my whole philosophy is: this day is too important to live it angry, upset, discouraged or stressed out if plans don't work out. This is life, and I'm going to move on.

Some people keep God in a Sunday morning box and say, 'Hey, I did my religious duty.' That's fine, but the scripture says to pray without ceasing. And I think that means all through the day you're talking to God. Even if it's in your thoughts.

You were not created to just get by with an average, unrewarding, or unfulfilling life. God created you to leave your mark on this generation.

It's always darkest before the dawn. The bigger your challenge, the closer you are to your victory.

Your job isn't to judge. - Your job isn't to figure out if someone deserves something or decide who is right or wrong. - Your job is to lift the fallen, restore the broken, and heal the hurting.

Act like you're blessed. Talk like you're blessed. Walk like you're blessed. Put actions behind your faith, and one day you will see it become a reality.

I didn't try to copy my dad or fit into the pressure or the mold that everybody tried to make me fit into.

Mormonism is a little different, but I still see them as brothers in Christ.

Any of us can be happy and have a good attitude when everything is going our way. But I believe it's the real test of your character and of your faith to say, things are not going our way, but I'm still being good to people; I'm still attending church; I still have a good attitude. I think that's how you pass those tests.

Forgiveness is a choice, but it is not an option.

My actions will follow my expectations.

I believe that God's dream is that we be successful in our careers, and that we be able to send our kids to college. I don't mean that everyone is going to be rich, and I preach a lot on blooming where you're planted. But I don't have the mindset that money is a bad thing.

You can’t think thoughts of mediocrity and expect to excel. The two don’t go together.

Closed doors are a test of our faith. Keep moving forward, being your best, living with determination and faith. When you do, you'll see amazing changes all around you.

When you acknowledge God, He will go before you and make the crooked places straight.

Sometimes you have to smile by faith. If you'll smile by faith, soon the joy will follow.

If you spend your life trying to please people or letting them control you, you may make them happy, but you'll miss your destiny.

We keep a lot of humor and laughter in the home. A lot of times these days, people let the stress of life take the joy from the home. When you can laugh and you can have joy, that's very healthy. Victoria is easy going. She's very spontaneous and fun. I can hear her laughter all through the house. It sets the tone for the house. I like someone who can laugh. The second thing is respect. We just do our best. We don't always agree with each other but we make the decision that we want to treat each other with respect.

The ultimate connection is when you are connected to the creator of the universe.

Do yourself a favor; don’t wear yourself out trying to please everybody. Your time is too valuable.

Happiness does not depend on your circumstances; it depends on your will. It's a choice that you make.

You won't be free from guilt if you are constantly replaying the negative memories of your past. If you're going to replay anything, replay your victories!

When you go through difficult times, make sure you pass the test. Don’t be stubborn and hardheaded. Recognize that God is refining you, knocking off some of your rough edges. Stand strong and fight the good fight of faith. God has called each of us to be champions; you are destined to win. If you will work with God and keep a good attitude, then no matter what comes against you, the bible says that all things – not just the good things in life, but all things – work together for your good.

Shake off the self-pity, shake off the defeat and get ready for God to do something new. He is going to pay you back for every injustice.

If it’s not meeting a need, turn it into a seed. Remember, we will reap what we sow. When you do good for other people, that’s when God is going to make sure that His abundant blessings overtake you.

Sometimes you need faith and victory spoken over your life. Words have created power. When you receive them into your spirit, they can ignite seeds of increase on the inside.

No matter how many times you get knocked down, keep getting back up.

I was reading in the Bible and one translation says that Jesus said that if you publicly will acknowledge me before people, I will acknowledge you before my Father in heaven. So that is a big part of these meetings like Night of Hope, giving people an opportunity to publicly say, "Jesus, I believe you are the messiah, you're Christ, you're my Lord."

Let go of offence. Let go of fear. Let go of revenge. Don't live angry, let go now!

We minister the Word of God. The proclamation of the Gospel comes after individuals have opened their hearts to God and turned from themselves to others. Only then are they truly ready to hear and benefit fully from the Word of the Lord.

Your situation may look impossible, but don't ever rule out the favor of God.

When you go through a loss, a disappointment or a bad break up, don't expect to come out the same. Expect to come out better off than you were before.

I believe that when you think of the negative, and you get up discouraged - 'There's nothing good in my future' - I really believe it almost ties the hands of God. God works where there's an attitude of faith. I believe faith is all about hope.

Don't settle for mediocrity; never let good enough be good enough.

Whatever follows 'I AM' will always come looking for you!

Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. You will thrive in spite of it.