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
Sometimes, I think if you get away from what you're called to do, it's more of a distraction. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I think we use God's word. I think the principles that you hear Dr. Phil and some of those others talk about… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Take the limits off of yourself. You will never rise higher than your thinking. Create a great vision for your life. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Sometimes we look back and 10 years from now we think, 'Boy, those were great old days.' Well, you know, we're living… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
God honors obedience, and He has distinct plans for us. I think the dreams that God puts in our hearts, we can… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
There's probably a balance between. I believe you have to know Christ. But I think that if you know Christ, if you're… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
My parents were the same in the pulpit as they were at home. I think that's where a lot of preachers' kids… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I think the first thing to do is to be aware that you can choose what you're thinking about and that your… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I don't think it's that hard [to lead a Christian life]. To me it's fun. We have joy and happiness. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
When I grew up, the Devil was a reason why I had a headache or the Devil was the reason I got… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Again I think my gift is bringing hope to everybody, and I don't want someone to look at me and say, "I… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Isn't it funny how babies laugh a lot? I read a toddler, a young child laughs 300 times a day. The average… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
If you think you’re average, then you’ll be average. If you think you’re ordinary, then you’ll live ordinary. The truth is, there… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
When Christmas doesn't fit your expectations of what the perfect holiday should be, think about how Joseph and Mary probably didn't think… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I think it's a cop-out to say I'm a Christian but I don't ever do anything... — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
You may think there is a lot wrong with you, but there is also a lot right with you. — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I think the people already know what they're doing wrong, and I certainly believe in Hell. But to me, when I see… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I like to think my dad was easygoing and kind, and I think some of those things have been passed down. I… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
The truth is we all get tired, we all get weary. In fact, if you never feel like giving up, then your… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
At times we're going to get angry. Anger is an emotion God built into us. But we don't have to blow up… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Salvation and Christ's love is a gift. You don't earn it. You've got to receive that gift. I think one of the… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I feel like when I stay focused on encouraging people, and giving them hope, and helping them live their everyday life, I… — 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
