You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events. Joel Osteen eventlifenegative Change image and share on social
I don't focus on the critics. Everyone who is making any difference in any field has critics. As long as I feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing, then I don't worry about it. Joel Osteen criticdifferencefeel Change image and share on social
Sometimes when you take strong stands, if you're not called to do it, you're dividing the audience you're trying to reach. Joel Osteen audiencecalldivide Change image and share on social
Don't grow accustomed to living with less, doing less, and being less to the point that you eventually sit back and accept it. Joel Osteen acceptaccustomback Change image and share on social
I think a big test we all face in life on a regular basis is that discouragement test. Life's not always fair, but I believe if you keep doing the right thing, God will get you to where you are. Joel Osteen basisbigdiscouragement Change image and share on social
I want the services to look and sound like the Grammys. It's not showy, but we represent God, and it should be first class. Joel Osteen classgodgrammy Change image and share on social
If you don't set the tone for the day, the devil will set it for you. Joel Osteen daydevilset Change image and share on social
My belief as a Christian is when we receive Christ as salvation, that that gives us a guarantee for Heaven. Joel Osteen beliefchristchristian Change image and share on social
We were old sinners - but when we came to Christ we are not sinners anymore. Joel Osteen anymorechristsinner 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
