I believe that when you think of the negative, and you get up discouraged - 'There's nothing good in my future' - I really believe it almost ties the hands of God. God works where there's an attitude of faith. I believe faith is all about hope. Joel Osteen attitudediscouragefaith share on social
You have enough people against you... be for yourself. Joel Osteen people Change image and share on social
We need to show mercy. I mean, because as much mercy as you show people, that's the mercy you're going to be receiving. Joel Osteen mercypeoplereceive Change image and share on social
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 armearencourage share on social
I think faith is incredibly important because you will become overwhelmed with what's happening and you will have waves of grief, but when you turn to your faith, I believe God will give you waves of grace to get through it. Joel Osteen faithgivegod share on social
Bottom line: God will not allow any person to keep you from your destiny. They may be bigger, stronger, or more powerful, but God knows how to shift things around and get you to where you're supposed to be. Joel Osteen bigbottomdestiny share on social
I try to look on all the great things God's done, and not focus on the negative. It's a perspective. Joel Osteen focusgodgreat Change image and share on social
Sometimes we look at gay being a bigger sin than being proud or not telling the truth. I don't think God categorizes sins. Joel Osteen bigcategorizegay Change image and share on social
I'm not a big believer in trying to jam stuff down somebody's throat: 'You're going to do it my way.' I'd rather show by example and live my life and have people say, 'You know what, I want to live like Joel has. He's got peace and joy, and he seems content.' Joel Osteen believerbigcontent share on social
Sometimes God will deliver you from the fire, and other times God will make you fireproof. Joel Osteen deliverfirefireproof Change image and share on social