Quotes from Joel Osteen

Some people are focused on their losses, their flaws, their mistakes, the times they didn't measure up. You need to focus on your victories, focus on the times you succeeded, you resisted the temptation, you were disciplined.

Don't complain about the problem. It's not random. You're going to need that victory in the future. God is taking you from glory to glory. When you come through this challenge, that victory will be the fuel you use that gets you to the next level of glory.

Don't let people talk you into compromising, lowering your standards. They may not approve you, but God approves you. He's the one that matters.

trusting God's timing. Now your due season has come. You're going to step into that king's anointing. What God promised you, He will bring to pass.

God is a progressive God. He wants every generation to increase.

Quit comparing your gifts, your looks, your success to someone else. Be you! You are powerful, you are anointed, you are gifted, you are beautiful. Nobody can do you like you can do you.

We draw in what we constantly think about. You can't think defeat and have victory. You can't think weak and have strength. You can't think you're not able and accomplish your dreams. Your life is going to follow your thoughts.

Have a new perspective. We're alive, we have air to breathe, we have the strength to get out of bed. We have family to love, we have a place to live, we have peace of mind, we're surrounded by God's favor. When you realize this day is a gift, then you will live it to the full.

You won't become all you were created to be without trouble. You don't grow in the good times; you grow in the tough times... In the difficult times, your spiritual muscles are developed, and you gain strength, endurance and wisdom.

Father, thank You for the amazing "much, much more" promise that You made to David and to me as well. Thank You that I have everything I need right now to fulfill my destiny, to live a life that brings pleasure to You. I believe that You are on the throne and nothing I need will be a minute late. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Turn off negative talk. Fill your mind with thoughts of victory! Play the movie of you accomplishing your dreams. Show the scenes where you overcome all obstacles. See yourself healthy, prosperous, rising higher. You have to do it by faith.

God sees when it's unfair, when you're being wronged, when people are taking advantage of you. If you'll stay in faith, and keep honoring Him, the time will come when He will not only vindicate you, but He'll honor you in front of those that tried to hold you back.