1,062 Quotes by Joel Osteen

We minister the Word of God. The proclamation of the Gospel comes after individuals have opened their hearts to God and turned from themselves to others. Only then are they truly ready to hear and benefit fully from the Word of the Lord.

No matter what's happening, choose to be happy. Don't focus on what's wrong. Find something positive in your life. Thank God for the small things.

You've got to believe that God is in control of your life. It may be a tough time but you've got to believe that God has a reason for it and he's going to make everything good.

I'm trying to throw a big broad net to try to get people interested in God and believe that He's for them and has a purpose.

Take time to make a difference. Don't just obsess about how you can make your life better. Think about how you can make somebody else's life better as well.

No matter what comes your way, don't lose your joy.

Just because you’ve come to a dead end, it’s not time to give up. Find a different route and keep pressing forward.

You may think there is a lot wrong with you, but there is also a lot right with you.

My friends and I had fun together, but I was more reserved, not at all the life of the party. I would just be the quiet one in the room.