I think sometimes the critics want me to beat people down, and that's not in me. I want to lift people up. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
We deal with people that are going through divorces and that are facing life-threatening illnesses, and I'm giving them hope. And to… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I believe that all the churches are going to continue to grow. I think faith in America is at an all-time high.… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I believe that God breathed life into every person and that every person is made in the image of God and you… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
You have to accept the fact that some people are never going to be for you. Treat them with respect, but you… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Life is too short to live that way. Learn to travel light. Every morning when you first get up, forgive the people… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Associate with people of vision. Be around those who inspire you and motivate you to reach your dreams. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Quit dwelling on the negative things people have said about you. You don’t have to have everyone’s approval. You have God’s approval. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I was reading in the Bible and one translation says that Jesus said that if you publicly will acknowledge me before people,… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
It's flattering to people who stop you and say that you've helped them and all. But, again, you know, you've got to… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
It's amazing what people will do when you see the best in them, when you honor them, when you respect them. It… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I'm not a big believer in trying to jam stuff down somebody's throat: 'You're going to do it my way.' I'd rather… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I tell people all the time, preached a couple Sundays about it. I'm for everybody. You may not agree with me, but… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I'm trying to teach people how to live their everyday lives, and so I do focus on it, probably not as much… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I try to teach people that I believe God wants us to be positive toward ourselves, meaning that, you know what, I… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I wouldn't ever say if you're having tough times then there must be something wrong with you or your attitude. Life's a… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
You have to take the good with the bad, smile when you're sad, love what you've got and remember what you had...Always… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
People in tough times - it doesn't mean they don't have a great attitude. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Most people already know what they're doing wrong. When I get them to church I want to tell them that you can… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I want get across to not just the church world. I want to get outside those walls to everyday people. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Too often we judge people based on our own backgrounds and experiences, but when you understand people's stories, it's easier to understand… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
You may be at a crossroads in your life. You may have issues to deal with; people you need to forgive. You… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
If you spend your life trying to please people or letting them control you, you may make them happy, but you'll miss… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Truth is, no two people are completely compatible. We have to learn to become one. That means we may have to make… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Resist discouragement by speaking His Word over your future. Keep standing. Keep hoping; keep believing because He is working behind the scenes. He's going… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I don't have to figure out how God is going to solve my problem. I don't have to understand how He's going to bring… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
The only difference between black coal and a precious diamond is the amount of pressure it endured. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
There's pros and cons of a big church. Cons is I don't get to know everybody, I don't get to go to their ballgame,… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
When you smile and project an aura of warmth, kindness, and friendliness, you will attract warms, kindness, and friendliness. Happy people will be drawn… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
You were never created to live depressed, defeated, guilty, condemned, ashamed or unworthy. You were created to be victorious. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
You may not have the approval of someone 'important,' but you have the favor of God. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
“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.”… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
At the start of each new day, remind yourself: I am talented. I am creative. I am greatly favored by God. I am equipped.… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
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… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
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… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
