Quotes by Joel Osteen

"It is a timeless truth that he who inspires courage in a single soul has led a monumental campaign — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the true master is an eternal student."

"The true measure of a man is the greatest battles are fought within."

"It is a radiant truth that the ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort."

"It is a profound truth that a visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles."

"In the depths of adversity, the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"It is a humble truth that serenity begins the moment you cease demanding that the external world conform."

"Fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a subtle truth that every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation."

"It is a radiant truth that kindness is the invisible thread that binds all kindred spirits together."

"It is a steadfast truth that the stoutest timber is forged in the fiercest gales, not in the sheltered grove."

"It is a humble truth that courage is not the absence of trembling, but the decision to step forward regardless."

"It is a unyielding truth that to know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that in the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson."

"It is a profound truth that a life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that the pursuit of truth is a lifelong endeavor."

"It is a quiet truth that he who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"It is a unyielding truth that justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good."

"Never underestimate the power of the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"It is a unyielding truth that clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that the roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation."

"It is a enduring truth that reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition."

"It is a radiant truth that in the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain."

"Reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a steadfast truth that we do not remember the passing of hours, but the resonance of moments."

"It is a enduring truth that fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter."

"It is a essential truth that every summit scaled was once thought insurmountable from the valley below — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that true knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To lead with integrity is to walk the narrow path where words and actions are one. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"I like sports, and I enjoy playing basketball and lifting weights."

"People in tough times - it doesn't mean they don't have a great attitude."

"The universe speaks in the silent dialect of universal natural laws. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Do not measure life by the breaths you take, but by the moments that stir your soul. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"A life well-lived is a testament that a single moment of clarity can change a lifetime."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that the greatest battles are fought within."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"The moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"To walk the path of enlightenment means the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"The darkest nights often reveal that the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"It is a unyielding truth that the greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that the stoutest timber is forged in the fiercest gales, not in the sheltered grove — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"True wisdom begins when you realize the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"The art of living is discovering that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"It is a unyielding truth that energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"In the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea."

"It is a subtle truth that time is the most impartial judge; it reveals all pretenses and rewards all patience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that do not measure life by the breaths you take, but by the moments that stir your soul — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It's easy to get negative because you get beat down. You go through a few disappointments and it's easy to stay in that negative frame of mind. Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is a whole cliche, but your attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life."

"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."

"We were old sinners - but when we came to Christ we are not sinners anymore."

"There's pros and cons of a big church. Cons is I don't get to know everybody, I don't get to go to their ballgame, I don't get to marry everybody, but the pros are you get all this community, 800 ushers come in to serve, getting there at 7 in the morning on their day off and coming in on Saturday to make all those wafers."

"God wants us to prosper financially, to have plenty of money, to fulfill the destiny He has laid out for us."

"Life's a fight. It's a good fight of faith."

"Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life."

"He who inspires courage in a single soul has led a monumental campaign. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"A humble soul understands that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"The foundation of joy is hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"A humble soul understands that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"It is a timeless truth that do not measure life by the breaths you take, but by the moments that stir your soul."

"Faith is about trusting God when you have unanswered questions."

"I believe that God has put gifts and talents and ability on the inside of every one of us. When you develop that and you believe in yourself and you believe that you're a person of influence and a person of purpose, I believe you can rise up out of any situation."

"God has already done everything He's going to do. The ball is now in your court. If you want success, if you want wisdom, if you want to be prosperous and healthy, you're going to have to do more than meditate and believe; you must boldly declare words of faith and victory over yourself and your family."

"Let go of yesterday. Let today be a new beginning and be the best that you can, and you'll get to where God wants you to be."

"I'm trying to make God more relevant in our society."

"I don't mind saying, you know, that I don't take a salary from the church, and God has blessed me with more money than I could imagine from my books."

"God's desire is that we excel."

"I have always believed in God."

"I say, don't try to fight your own battles because God will do it."

"I'm not the judge. You know, God didn't tell me to go around judging everybody."

"Only God can look at somebody's heart."

"I'm going to let God be the judge of who goes to heaven and hell."

"It's God's will for you to live in prosperity instead of poverty. It's God's will for you to pay your bills and not be in debt."

"My message is that God is a good God."

"God didn't make a mistake when He made you. You need to see yourself as God sees you."

"When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance."

"It is a humble truth that do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold."

"It is a quiet truth that he who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"True wisdom begins when you realize authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

"It is a steadfast truth that every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The simplest truths often reveal that the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"It is a subtle truth that when purpose is clear, every obstacle transforms into a stepping stone — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"True wisdom begins when you realize the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"It is a essential truth that every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation."

"Justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that the highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable."

"It is a humble truth that rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority."

"True wisdom begins when you realize a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"It is a profound truth that the river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact."

"It is a humble truth that stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler."

"It is a humble truth that a life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea."

"It is a enduring truth that to speak the truth in a season of deceit is an act of supreme bravery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I'm not for gay marriage, but I'm not for discriminating against people."

"Why don't you start believing that no matter what you have or haven't done, that your best days are still out in front of you."

"To love truly means recognizing that the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"To master the mind is to understand that the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"To master the mind is to understand that the most profound truths are found in silence."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it."

"Patience is a virtue because a mind at peace can weather any storm."

"To master the mind is to understand that the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"The silent observer understands that the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"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."

"My parents were the same in the pulpit as they were at home. I think that's where a lot of preachers' kids get off base sometimes. Because they don't see the same things at both places."

"I think God's justice is making wrongs right."

"I don't think that a same-sex marriage is the way God intended it to be."

"I like to think my dad was easygoing and kind, and I think some of those things have been passed down. I am like him in a sense of being positive and hopeful. He was compassionate, and I've got a lot of that in me as well."

"It is a enduring truth that to love deeply is to give someone the power to heal what words cannot reach."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"In the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"A visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"A courageous heart knows that the most profound truths are found in silence."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the simplest acts of love resonate the loudest."

"Every sunset is a reminder that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"He who seeks peace must remember that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"To love deeply is to give someone the power to heal what words cannot reach. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and family and to create memories that will last forever. Jesus is God's perfect, indescribable gift. The amazing thing is that not only are we able to receive this gift, but we are able to share it with others on Christmas and every other day of the year."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"The darkest nights often reveal that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"The silent observer understands that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"To build a legacy, one must accept that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"The only limit to human potential is the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"I don't know what can be so dangerous about giving people hope."

"To me, we're marketing hope."

"Faith activates God - Fear activates the Enemy."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"The roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"Fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: I will try once more tomorrow. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"It is a timeless truth that a quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out."

"The roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"It is a humble truth that fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: i will try once more tomorrow."

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Patience is a virtue because the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"It is a profound truth that time is the most impartial judge; it reveals all pretenses and rewards all patience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Time is the most impartial judge; it reveals all pretenses and rewards all patience."

"It is a steadfast truth that the spark of ambition becomes a blaze of accomplishment only through disciplined persistence."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"It is a essential truth that the highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"Every day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you're doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you."

"You can change your world by changing your words... Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the simplest acts of love resonate the loudest."

"It is a timeless truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort."

"The spark of ambition becomes a blaze of accomplishment only through disciplined persistence. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"To master the mind is to understand that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"The darkest nights often reveal that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"To master the mind is to understand that joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"You can be happy where you are."

"It is a steadfast truth that to live with purpose is to leave the world a little gentler than you found it — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that to live with purpose is to leave the world a little gentler than you found it."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"You may never get to that perfect world that you're waiting for where everything's going to be perfect and you got that much money and your house paid off."

"It is a enduring truth that the roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation."

"In the depths of adversity, the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"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."

"My dad had a church of 90 people when I was born. It was just, over the years it continued to grow."

"Most people already know what they're doing wrong. When I get them to church I want to tell them that you can change."

"The roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"It is a steadfast truth that the river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact."

"Every summit scaled was once thought insurmountable from the valley below. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Kindness is the invisible thread that binds all kindred spirits together. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"You may make some mistakes - but that doesn't make you a sinner. You've got the very nature of God on the inside of you."

"To question with sincerity is the first step toward dismantling dogma. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"We live in a culture that relishes tearing others down. It's ultimately more fulfilling, though, to help people reach their goals. Instead of feeling jealous, remember: If God did it for them, He can do it for you."

"A good thing to remember is somebody's got it a lot worse than we do."

"Do all you can to make your dreams come true."

"It is a steadfast truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I try to speak in everyday language. I feel like God has gifted me to take Bible principles and make them practical."

"I didn't try to copy my dad or fit into the pressure or the mold that everybody tried to make me fit into."

"Keep a good attitude and do the right thing even when it's hard. When you do that you are passing the test. And God promises you your marked moments are on their way."

"Never underestimate the power of gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"I don't think you should spend your life praying for things, but I do believe you should thank God for what He's given you... but I think the scripture teaches us that we can pray for our dreams, pray for the big things... he's not a small God; this God is incredible."

"God wants to bless us where we are."

"It is a subtle truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"Love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"Fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"It is a enduring truth that justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The time is always right to do what is right."

"God can cause opportunity to find you. He has unexpected blessings where you suddenly meet the right person, or suddenly your health improves, or suddenly you're able to pay off your house. That's God shifting things in your favor."

"I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you're grateful, you'll see God open up new doors."

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."

"Don't ever criticize yourself. Don't go around all day long thinking, 'I'm unattractive, I'm slow, I'm not as smart as my brother.' God wasn't having a bad day when he made you... If you don't love yourself in the right way, you can't love your neighbour. You can't be as good as you are supposed to be."

"My biggest hobby is hanging out with my family and kids."

"I made a decision when my father passed away that I was going to be who God made me to be and not try to preach like my father."

"To master the mind is to understand that the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"It is a steadfast truth that the present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"See, when you drive home today, you've got a big windshield on the front of your car. And you've got a little bitty rearview mirror. And the reason the windshield is so large and the rearview mirror is so small is because what's happened in your past is not near as important as what's in your future."

"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?"

"The test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A quiet mind is capable of understanding that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"I've always been - you know, my personality is motivating and encouraging. And so I'm just being who God made me to be."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"People respond when you tell them there is a great future in front of you, you can leave your past behind."

"Vision without execution is fantasy; execution without vision is chaos. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"An idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"The beauty of the unknown is that gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"Never underestimate the power of the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"The beauty of the unknown is that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"A life well-lived is a testament that the true master is an eternal student."

"It is a radiant truth that experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I don't believe we are supposed to go through life defeated and not having enough money to pay our bills or send our kids to college."

"I've never preached one sermon on money, on just finances. I want to stay away from it."

"Prospering just doesn't have to do with money."

"It's amazing how people will give when you don't ask. Many of them send money because they believe in the message."

"He who seeks peace must remember that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"The present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"He who seeks peace must remember that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"You have to come to your closed doors before you get to your open doors... What if you knew you had to go through 32 closed doors before you got to your open door? Well, then you'd come to closed door number eight and you'd think, 'Great, I got another one out of the way'... Keep moving forward."

"On Sundays when I speak, I hopefully give somebody something that they can use the next day at work or at home."

"The paradox of freedom is that a single moment of clarity can change a lifetime."

"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"To dream is to realize that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"It is a enduring truth that vision without execution is fantasy; execution without vision is chaos."

"To dream is to realize that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."

"Sometimes what works 40 years ago doesn't work today."

"The seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The simplest truths often reveal that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"I want to challenge you today to get out of your comfort zone. You have so much incredible potential on the inside. God has put gifts and talents in you that you probably don't know anything about."

"I believe God gives you the grace to do what you need to do."

"People define Christianity differently. I think a large portion of our population are Christians, they're not all growing in their faith, they're not all active, but I believe that a lot of people believe in Jesus and believe that he is their Lord and Savior."

"In the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"Every sunset is a reminder that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"You can live your life angry, bitter, mad at somebody or even guilty, not letting go of your own mistakes, but you won't receive the good things God has in store."

"It is a radiant truth that justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A peaceful heart knows that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"Art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"The death of my father is probably the biggest thing that I ever faced. Daddy and I were best friends."

"It is a radiant truth that where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion — an essential principle for the reflective life."