Quotes from Joel Osteen

You are who God says you are. Remove the old labels. I'll give you new labels to wear: "giant killer," "history maker," "world changer.

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.

Be comfortable not knowing. Quit being worried over what you can't figure out. God has you in the palm of His plan.

It's not your battle; the battle is the Lord's. He's your defender. He's your vindicator, your healer, your provider, your way-maker.

All the circumstances may say it's impossible, but God is asking you, "When did I become weak? Is there any limit to My power?" Get in agreement with God. He's about to shift some things in your favor.

Proverbs 16:7 says, "When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand" (The Message).

God created you to be anchored to hope, to go out each day expecting His goodness, believing that the days ahead are better than the days behind.

Don't be intimidated by what's against you. The battle is not yours; it's the Lord's. God didn't bring you this far to leave you. He allowed that situation so He could display His awesome power, not just for you, but for those around you.

I've got a big vision. We can reach a lot of people with an extra one hundred million. If you can accomplish your dreams in your own strength, talent, ability, and resources, then your dreams are too small. You don't need God's help with small dreams. Believe big. Your destiny is too great, your assignment too important, to have little goals, little dreams, little prayers.

God says He will pay you back double for the unfair things that have happened. That person who did you wrong and thought they were hurting you—the truth is, they were helping you. They qualified you for double.

You don't need everyone to be for you; you just need the right people to be for you. God has already ordained divine connections that will help you fulfill your purpose.

None of us likes difficulties. If we had a choice, we wouldn't go through them. But challenges prepare you for your future.