Joel Osteen Quotes

People of excellence go the extra mile to do what's right.

When you have big dreams, you’re going to have big challenges. If you were an average person you would have average problems.

If you have your health, if you have people in your life to love, you are blessed. Slow down and enjoy the simple things in life.

God loves to use ordinary people just like you and me, faults and all, to do extraordinary things.

Keep a good attitude and do the right thing even when it's hard. When you do that you are passing the test. And God promises you your marked moments are on their way.

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.

Quit worrying about people that are trying to hold you back. God knows how to move the wrong people out of your life and bring the right people in. He knows how to prepare you to Break Out.

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.

When you're tempted to be upset, ask yourself 'Is this worth giving up my joy?'

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.

Too often we judge people based on our own backgrounds and experiences, but when you understand people's stories, it's easier to understand their demeanor.

Your destiny is not cancelled because of a mistake, because of a failure. Get back up and go again.

You spend your time like you spend money. You can waste it or invest it.

Just because you’ve come to a dead end, it’s not time to give up. Find a different route and keep pressing forward.

Jesus didn't go around condemning people. The Bible says it's the goodness of God that leads people to repentance.

If you have a big challenge today, that just means you have a big destiny.

If youre alive and breathing, you can still become everything God has created you to be.

We're not always going to understand why something happens.True faith is trusting even when it doesn't make sense

You didn't just show up on planet Earth by accident.. You were handpicked by Almighty God.

When things are difficult, smile by faith. Don't wait until you feel better.

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

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

Stop focusing on what you cant do, focus on what God can do.

You can't talk defeat and expect to have victory. You can't talk lack and expect to have abundance. You've got to send your words out in the direction you want your life to go.

Dare to believe SOMETHING AMAZING is going to happen in your life. When you believe, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.

If you truly want to become a better you, it is imperative that you learn to feel good about yourself.

You have to come to your closed doors before you come to your open doors

God wants us to live consistently, He wants us to enjoy every single day of our lives.

Never let discouraging people and discouraging situations talk you out of your dream.

Life's too short to spend it trying to keep others happy. You can't please everyone. To fulfill your destiny, stay true to your heart.

You don't have to fight every battle. You don't have to respond to every critic. You don't have to be offended because of what others say. You can rise above these things and soar.

Don’t fall in love with the blessings. Fall in love with the Blessor. Seek first the Kingdom & God will reward you!

Many times, we miss out on God's best because we give up too soon. We don't realize how close we are to victory.

You may have had unfair things happen to you, but the depth of your pain is an indication of the height of your future.

What others say and do cannot stop you from fulfilling your destiny. Your destiny was handed down by Almighty God.

No 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.

What you receive is directly connected to what you believe

Every twenty-four hours God has a fresh new supply of grace, of favor, of wisdom, of forgiveness.

Don't think small when you pray. God has a way to bring your dreams to pass if you'll dare to be bold enough to ask.

The bigger your obstacle, the bigger your future. Don't get discouraged, keep moving forward.

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.

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

Prospering just doesn't have to do with money.

Don’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.

You may not be where you want to be, but you can look back and be thankful you're not where you used to be.

Quit worrying about what other people think and just be who God made you to be. If you will run your race, God will take care of your critics.

When you face adversity, you need to remind yourself that whatever is trying to defeat you could very well be what God will use to promote you.

Where you are now is not where you will always be. There are brighter days up ahead.

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

When you are grateful, that allows God to do great things in your life.