Quotes from Joel Osteen

God didn't create you to get stuck at one level and stay there. He has new opportunities, new relationships, new favor. It may look like you'll always struggle in your life. No, get ready; something new is coming.

Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem when all the odds were against him. Determination and persistence pulsate through your bloodline.

God is going to release you from leasing into owning.

That's why I can tell you with confidence that you are coming into greater victories. Enlarge your vision. Take the limits off God. You have not seen your best days. God has victories in your future that will amaze you. He will show up and show out in unusual ways. You may be in a tough time right now, but remember this: The enemy always fights you the hardest when he knows God has something great in store for you.

Keep shining, keep dreaming, keep being good to people, and God will take care of the persecutors. He'll deal with the critics, the jealous people, the opposition. People can't stop your destiny. The blessing on your life is greater than any force that's trying to hold you back.

Find some dreamers, people who

Understand, adversities are simply a test of your faith. Perhaps God wants to see how you will treat other people when you are mistreated.

Whatever you face, remind yourself that you can handle it. You've been designed for it.

Don't wait for things to turn around, and then you'll have a good attitude. You have to be your best where you are. God doesn't have to bring you out of the trouble; He can cause you to flourish in the trouble.

It's good to admire people, it's good to celebrate their gifts, but don't get so caught up in who they are that you forget who you are. You are gifted, you are talented, you are one of a kind.

The Scripture says, "It is better to obey God than to obey people." There will be times when you have to make a decision, "Am I going to stick with my convictions, am I going to be who God made me to be, or am I going to let the approval of people determine my destiny?

We have to understand the sovereignty of God. It might not seem fair to us, and it doesn't always make sense to us, but God's ways are not our ways, and the Scripture talks about how God has given to every person different gifts, different talents, according to our own ability. Everyone doesn't get the same, but what He gave you is what you need to fulfill your destiny