Quotes from Joel Osteen

Let go of offence. Let go of fear. Let go of revenge. Don't live angry, let go now!

You must make a decision that you are going to move on. It won't happen automatically.

I don't think you should spend your life praying for things, but I do believe you should thank God for what He's given you… but I think the scripture teaches us that we can pray for our dreams, pray for the big things… he's not a small God; this God is incredible.

If Jesus were here today, he wouldn't be riding around on a donkey. He'd be taking a plane, he'd be using the media.

If your dream dies, dream another one. If things don't work out the way you've planned, God has a better plan for you.

Just because something didn't work out your way, or somebody disappointed you, that does not change who you are.

On Sundays when I speak, I hopefully give somebody something that they can use the next day at work or at home.

You cannot let where you are today cause you to get stuck. I'm going to be my best right now. That's what faith is all about.

You don't have to live up to anyone's expectations, just be the best you can be

I don't have all the answers.

You are victors, not victims!

See, people are watching you. Especially your children. They're taking in every single thing you do. They are like video cameras with legs. And they are always in the record mode. They learn more from what you do than from what you say.

You cannot expect victory and plan for defeat.

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your peace that rules my heart. I choose Your peace today and thank You for guiding my every step. I choose to be thankful today and bless You for Your faithfulness. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Choose today to let the peace of Christ rule in your heart and have an attitude of gratitude toward the Lord. Even if you have things that are upsetting you, take a step of faith and begin to thank God for His goodness in your life. Thank Him for working behind the scenes on your behalf. As you do, you will walk forward into the life of blessing He has in store for you!

As believers, we are commanded to be thankful. I believe this is a natural result of allowing the peace of God to rule our hearts. Did you know that you can choose to have peace? You dont have to let things upset you. You dont have to be anxious and worried. That word peace means to set at one again. When you set your mind at one with God and His Word, you will have peace.

I mean we all need a second chance sometimes.

You have enough people against you... be for yourself.

We can be civil. We can still be friends, and be Democrats and Republicans, and have different views.

You must make a decision that you are going to move on. It wont happen automatically. You will have to rise up and say, 'I don't care how hard this is, I don't care how disappointed I am, I'm not going to let this get the best of me. I'm moving on with my life.

Keep in mind, hurting people often hurt other people as a result of their own pain. If somebody is rude and inconsiderate, you can almost be certain that they have some unresolved issues inside. They have some major problems, anger, resentment, or some heartache they are trying to cope with or overcome. The last thing they need is for you to make matters worse by responding angrily.

No matter how many times you get knocked down, keep getting back up. God sees your resolve. He sees your determination. And when you do everything you can do, that's when God will step in and do what you can't do.

Quit questioning God and start trusting Him!

When God puts love and compassion in your heart toward someone, He's offering you an opportunity to make a difference in that person's life. You must learn to follow that love. Don't ignore it. Act on it. Somebody needs what you have.