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Inspirational Quotes by Joel Osteen

163 Inspirational quotes by Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen compares black coal to a diamond, saying pressure makes the difference. He urges us to choose happiness no matter what happens and to thank God for small blessings. He also reminds us that we were designed with purpose and that true victory comes from rising inside after setbacks.

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You cannot expect victory and plan for defeat.

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The greater the giving, the greater the living.

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It's our faith that activates the power of God.

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What you keep before your eyes will affect you.

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God can make greatness out of a great mess

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I'm getting better every day in every way.

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Today could be the start of something amazing.

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Don't confuse small with insignificant.

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Other people's opinions do not determine your potential.

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If you cannot be positive, then at least be quiet.

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Don't put a question mark where God has put a period.

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Don't spend all your time trying to win over your critics. Just run your own race.

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

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You cannot expect to live a positive life if you hang with negative people.

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When you keep God in first place, He will take you to places you've never dreamed of

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Don’t hold on to the old when you're being led somewhere new. Come out of your comfort zone.

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There will always be somebody more successful, more beautiful, more talented. You have to realize, you're not running their race. You're running…

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When you center life around yourself, not only do you miss out on God's best, but you rob other people of the…

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No matter how dark and gloomy it looks in your life right now, if you'll release the weight of those burdens, you…

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When things gets difficult, and it seems like the intensity has been turned up, that’s a sign you are close to your…

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

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The facts may tell you one thing. But, God is not limited by the facts. Choose faith in spite of the facts.

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

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When you get knocked down, don't stay down; get back up again. Nothing good is going to happen as long as you're…

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Encouragement to others is something everyone can give. Somebody needs what you have to give. It may not be your money; it…

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As believers, we are commanded to be thankful. I believe this is a natural result of allowing the peace of God to…

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When Christmas doesn't fit your expectations of what the perfect holiday should be, think about how Joseph and Mary probably didn't think…

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To live your best life now, you must learn to trust God’s timing, you may not think He’s working, but you can…

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See, when you drive home today, you've got a big windshield on the front of your car. And you've got a little…

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God doesn’t care what you’re not. He cares who you are. You are His, you come from the Master, and when He…

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It may look like the difficulty is going to defeat you. But you need to keep telling yourself, "This sickness can't take…

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“Don't complain about the problem. It's not random. You're going to need that victory in the future. God is taking you from…

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

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What you expect is what you will get.

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When you believe, it activates God's power.

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Don't just go through it; grow through it.

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A merry heart is good like a medicine.

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You control the doorway to your mind.

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Do not speak defeat, speak victory.

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Don't ever say anything negative about yourself.

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The only difference between black coal and a precious diamond is the amount of pressure it endured.

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You were never created to live depressed, defeated, guilty, condemned, ashamed or unworthy. You were created to be victorious.

You may not have the approval of someone 'important,' but you have the favor of God.

“In the Bible, God called Gideon a mighty man of (fearless) courage. Gideon looked around and said, “Who’s He talking to? That’s not me.”…

At the start of each new day, remind yourself: I am talented. I am creative. I am greatly favored by God. I am equipped.…

Don't be intimidated by the size of your problem or the size of your dream. God will see to it that it is finished…

No matter what's happening, choose to be happy. Don't focus on what's wrong. Find something positive in your life. Thank God for the small…

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“Too often we don’t realize how great we have it until something is taken away.”