Joel Scott Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, and author, based in Houston, Texas. Osteen has been called the “most popular preacher on the planet” and is often listed as one of the most influential religious leaders in the world. This Joel Osteen quotes on relationship, hope, forgiveness will motivate you.
Best Joel Osteen Quotes
- “You need to associate with people who inspire you,
people that challenge you to raise higher,
people that make you better.
Don’t waste your valuable time with people that are not adding to your growth.
Your destiny is too important.” ~ Joel Osteen - “The more you talk about negative things in your life, the more you call them in. Speak victory not defeat.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “When you face difficult times, know that challenges are not sent to destroy you. They’re sent to promote, increase and strengthen you.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “The first place we lose the battle is in our own thinking. If you think it is permanent then it’s permanent. If you think you’ve reached your limits then you have. If you think you will never get well then you won’t. You have to change your thinking. You need to see everything that’s holding you back, every obstacle, every limitation as only temporary.” ~ Joel Osteen
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“Don’t use your words to describe the situation. Use your words to change the situation.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Difficult times don’t come your way just so you can survive them; God uses these times in your life to form and refine you.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “You were created to make somebody else’s life better. Somebody needs your smile. They need your love, your encouragement & your gifts.” ~ Joel Osteen, Joel Osteen quotes on love
- “When you go through difficult times, make sure you pass the test. Don’t be stubborn and hardheaded. Recognize that God is refining you, knocking off some of your rough edges. Stand strong and fight the good fight of faith. God has called each of us to be champions; you are destined to win. If you will work with God and keep a good attitude, then no matter what comes against you, the bible says that all things – not just the good things in life, but all things – work together for your good.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Learn to trust His timing. Don’t get in a hurry; don’t grow impatient; don’t try to force doors open. Don’t try to make things happen in your own strength. Let God do it His way.” ~ Joel Osteen
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“God has already lined up the right people for you, people that will inspire you, challenge you and motivate you. If you’ll let go of the wrong people, then the right people will show up.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “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.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Let go of yesterday. Let today be a new beginning and be the best that you can, and you’ll get to where God wants you to be.” ~ Joel Osteen
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“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 it to pass. That’s His responsibility. My job is to simply believe that He will.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Not every person is going to understand you and that’s okay. They have a right to their opinion and you have every right to ignore it.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “You may be sitting around waiting for God to change your circumstances. Then you’re going to be happy, then your’re going to have a good attitude, then you’re going to give God praise. But God is waiting on you to get up on the inside. When you do your part, He’ll begin to change things and work supernaturally in your life.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “I DECLARE I am special and extraordinary. I am not average! I have been custom-made. I am one of a kind. Of all the things God created, what He is the most proud of is me. I am His masterpiece, his most prized possession. I will keep my head held high, knowing I am a child of the most high God, made in his very image. This is my declaration.” ~ Joel Osteen
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“Life is going by. Don’t waste a minute being negative, offended, or bitter. Choose to be happy.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “You will become what you believe. The truth is, I am what I am today because of what I believed about myself yesterday. And I will be tomorrow what I believe about myself right now” ~ Joel Osteen
- “It doesn’t matter who likes you or doesn’t like you, all that matters is that God likes you. He accepts you, he approves of you.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Your destiny is not determined by your critics. Focus on running your own race.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Every day, set your mind in the right direction. Find something to be grateful for.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “If you truly want to become a better you, it is imperative that you learn to feel good about yourself.” ~ Joel Osteen
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“Believe that God is in control. There is no need to be stressed out or worried” ~ Joel Osteen
- “To reach up for the new, you must let go of the old. What lies behind you is not nearly as important as what lies in front of you.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “You were never created to live depressed, defeated, guilty, condemned, ashamed, or unworthy. You were created to be victorious.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Nothing can take your joy; you have to give it away. You’re in complete control of your happiness.” ~ Joel Osteen, Joel Osteen quotes on happiness
- “God never said that we wouldn’t have unfair situations, that we wouldn’t experience loss. But He promised if we would stay in faith, He would restore everything that was stolen.” ~ Joel Osteen, Joel Osteen quotes on faith
- “No matter what comes your way, shake it off and move forward. When you have a positive mindset, you can’t be defeated.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “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.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Your future starts today. Don’t go through life looking in the rearview mirror. Your life is filled with possibility.” ~ Joel Osteen
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“You spend your time like you spend money. You can waste it or invest it.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Encouragement to others is something everyone can give. Somebody needs what you have to give. It may not be your money; it may be your time. It may be your listening ear. It may be your arms to encourage. It may be your smile to uplift. Who knows?” ~ Joel Osteen
- “There is a winner in you. You were created to be successful, to accomplish your goals, to leave your mark on this generation. You have greatness in you. The key is to get it out.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “You have to accept the fact that some people are never going to be for you. Treat them with respect, but you don’t need their approval to fulfill your destiny.” ~ Joel Osteen, Joel Osteen quotes on destiny
- “Start calling yourself healed, happy, whole, blessed, and prosperous. Stop talking to God about how big your mountains are, and start talking to your mountains about how big your God is!” ~ Joel Osteen
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“No matter what comes your way, don’t lose your joy.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Keep honoring God with your life, stay in peace, trust His timing and God will open doors that no man can shut.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Your job isn’t to judge. – Your job isn’t to figure out if someone deserves something or decide who is right or wrong. – Your job is to lift the fallen, restore the broken, and heal the hurting.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “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.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “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.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “When you’re tempted to be upset, ask yourself ‘Is this worth giving up my joy?'” ~ Joel Osteen
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“You don’t have to live up to anyone’s expectations, just be the best you can be” ~ Joel Osteen
- “We live in a society that likes to kick people when they’re down. Don’t be a fair-weather friend. Stick with people. They need you more in the tough times than they do in the good times.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “Men, learn to speak blessings over your wife and you will see that woman rise to a new level. She will respond to your praise and encouragement. Your words don’t have to be poetic, fancy, or profound. Tell her simply but sincerely, “You’re a great mother to our children. And you are a great wife to me. I’m so glad I can always count on you.” ~ Joel Osteen
- “It may look impossible, but God can do the impossible. Just because you don’t see anything happening doesn’t mean God is not working” ~ Joel Osteen
