Men, learn to speak blessings over your wife and you will see that woman rise to a new level. She will respond to your praise and encouragement. Your words don't have to be poetic, fancy, or profound. Tell her simply but sincerely, "You're a great mother to our children. And you are a great wife to me. I'm so glad I can always count on you."
Joel OsteenThe marriage partner is not really the problem. No other person can ultimately make you happy. You must learn how to be happy within yourself.
Joel OsteenI spent a lot of time in India with my father. I don't know all about their religion. But I know they love God. And I don't know. I've seen their sincerity.
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 OsteenWhen you come to a dark valley, a difficult season or a sickness, don't worry about it, God will give you the grace and strength you need.
Joel OsteenGod never said that we wouldn’t have unfair situations, that we wouldn’t experience loss. But He promised if we would stay in faith, He would restore everything that was stolen.
Joel OsteenAgain I think my gift is bringing hope to everybody, and I don't want someone to look at me and say, "I would listen to him, I like what he's saying, but he's this or that politically and that turns me off."
Joel OsteenI think the first thing to do is to be aware that you can choose what you're thinking about and that your life is going down the path that you're thinking.
Joel OsteenEvery one of us has secret dreams and desires along with seeds of greatness implanted within us. You too have gifts to share with this world. There is buried treasure within you, waiting to be discovered. Your full potential has not been released yet. Your God-given divine destiny awaits you.
Joel OsteenMake the decision and say, "I'm not letting that worry in. I'm done being upset when my plans don't work out. I'm not letting that stress in." Negative thoughts will still come to your mind, but you don't have to let them into your spirit.
Joel OsteenIf you feel "stuck" today, you may want to examine what you're holding on to. Be willing let go of past disappointments by choosing forgiveness. Who hurt you? Who wronged you? Release it to God. Do you need to forgive yourself? Do you need to receive God's forgiveness? Let go of the past so you can overcome disappointments and experience the bright future God has in store for you! There is freedom in forgetting!
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 OsteenPeople respond when you tell them there is a great future in front of you, you can leave your past behind.
Joel OsteenThe bigger your obstacle, the bigger your future. Don't get discouraged, keep moving forward.
Joel OsteenIt’s vital that you accept yourself and learn to be happy with who God made you to be. If you want to truly enjoy your life, you must be at peace with yourself.
Joel OsteenNo matter how long it's been, no matter how impossible it looks, if you'll stay in faith, your time is coming.
Joel OsteenWhen we don’t forgive, we’re not hurting the other person. We’re not hurting the company that did us wrong. We’re not hurting God. We’re only hurting ourselves.
Joel OsteenI believe God's keeping the records and I believe you will be rewarded even in this life; somehow, some way God will make it up to you.
Joel OsteenEvery day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you're doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you.
Joel OsteenResist discouragement by speaking His Word over your future. Keep standing. Keep hoping; keep believing because He is working behind the scenes. He's going to accelerate your times and lead you into the life of victory He has for you.
Joel OsteenIf you’re not seeing God move in your life right now, one of two possibilities must be considered. Either your requests are not God’s best and will probably not be answered the way you’d like or it must not be the right time. If God were to answer that prayer the way you are hoping, it could interfere with his ideal plan for you.
Joel OsteenSometimes you face difficulties not because you're doing something wrong, but because you're doing something right.
Joel OsteenThere are times you will be given intuition, you just know something, and you can't explain it. Don't override it. Don't talk yourself out of it. That's the Creator giving you inside information.
Joel OsteenI don't think it's that hard [to lead a Christian life]. To me it's fun. We have joy and happiness.
Joel OsteenI've always been very happy. I've always been easy going and I've always been very encouraging; it's just my personality.
Joel OsteenA lot of psychological principles and even medical principles, you see them coming around to what the Bible said hundreds of years ago: a merry heart is good like a medicine.
Joel OsteenNo matter how dark and gloomy it looks in your life right now, if you'll release the weight of those burdens, you will see the sun break forth.
Joel OsteenEvery twenty-four hours God has a fresh new supply of grace, of favor, of wisdom, of forgiveness.
Joel OsteenTo become a better you, you must be positive towards yourself, develop better relationships, embrace the place where you are.
Joel OsteenPut your shoulders back, hold your head up high knowing that the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives on the inside of you.
Joel OsteenA small pot boils quick. You can tell much about the depth of one's character by how quickly he 'boils'.
Joel OsteenLet go of the old, take hold of the new and believe that 2013 will be your best year yet!
Joel OsteenDon’t just accept whatever comes your way in life. You were born to win; you were born for greatness; you were created to be a champion in life.
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