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 beatcriticlift Change image and share on social
This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Joel Osteen bible Change image and share on social
I think that God gives you your own will and choices. I don't believe that we're supposed to drag ourselves through life defeated and not see God's blessings. But you have to make the right choices and follow that still, small voice within you. Because I think that's how God leads us. Joel Osteen blessingchoicedefeat share on social
A disagreement or incident involving someone who's not that important to you, like a guy who cut you off in traffic or a rude cashier, is something that should roll off your shoulders. Save the effort for resolving conflicts with the people you cherish. Joel Osteen cashiercherishconflict share on social
My parents were the same in the pulpit as they were at home. I think that's where a lot of preachers' kids get off base sometimes. Because they don't see the same things at both places. Joel Osteen basehomekid Change image and share on social
There's plenty about God that I don't understand and can't explain. But I come back to my core belief that God is good, that He's for us. Joel Osteen backbeliefcore Change image and share on social
Let go of offence. Let go of fear. Let go of revenge. Don't live angry, let go now! Joel Osteen angryfearlive Change image and share on social
I think, for years, people have been pushed down by religion, and I don't say that disrespectfully, but they've been shown a God that you can't measure up to. Joel Osteen disrespectfullygodhave Change image and share on social
On Sundays when I speak, I hopefully give somebody something that they can use the next day at work or at home. Joel Osteen daygivehome Change image and share on social
