You don’t need to be religious to appreciate the healing words of wisdom from Joel Osteen. For decades he has been inspiring millions of people from around the world through his captivating sermons.
I’ve compiled this list of quotes to help you live in a state of positive thinking and raising your energy. Let’s begin.
Best Inspirational Quotes by Joel Osteen
1. Life’s too short to spend it trying to keep others happy. You can’t please everyone. To fulfill your destiny, stay true to your heart.
2. The more you talk about negative things in your life, the more you call them in. Speak victory not defeat.
3. 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.
4. Don’t live worried, frustrated or upset because of what somebody did or what didn’t work out. Come back to a place of peace. It’s not going to work against you; it’s going to work for you.
5. The older I get, the better I understand that every day is a gift.
6. Our mind is like a computer. How we program it is the way it’s going to function.
7. You are strong, blessed, healthy, redeemed. You are God’s masterpiece.
8. No matter what’s happening, choose to be happy.
9. Encouragement to others is something everyone can give.
10. Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud.
11. No matter who does you wrong, you don’t have to stay defeated. Disappointments are inevitable, but misery is optional.
12. You don’t have to worry or be stressed out. Stay in peace. God is directing your steps. He controls the universe.
13. The more people try to push you down, the higher God will take you. That’s the way God is.
14. A good thing to remember is somebody’s got it a lot worse than we do.
15. “Life’s a fight. It’s a good fight of faith.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. God wants to bless us where we are.
19. The greatest difficulty always comes right before the birth of a dream.
20. I really believed that fear is contagious.
21. While waiting for things to change, don’t be discontent with where you are. Learn to enjoy the season that you’re in.
22. Difficulties are a setup for God to do something greater. Setbacks are a setup for God to move you toward your destiny.
23. Sometimes we’re waiting for other people to change, but God is waiting for us to change.
24. That setback may have been meant to stop you, but if you’ll stay in faith, God’s going to use it to increase you.
25. Don’t get upset when there’s a detour on the way to your destiny. Keep a good attitude and it will all work out.
26. Your dream may look impossible, but God said blessings will chase you down. Ask big. Take the limits off of God.
27. Time spent worrying drains your energy – it makes you weaker. You were created to live a peace-filled life.
28. In the dark places, we prove to God what we’re really made of. You have to be faithful when things aren’t going your way.
29. God wants to bless you in such a way that people notice. He wants to show out in your life.
30. You are strong, blessed, healthy, redeemed. You are God’s masterpiece.
31. Do all you can to make your dreams come true.
32. You’re not defined by your past; you’re prepared by it. You’re stronger, more experienced, and you have greater confidence.
33. Sometimes we’re waiting for other people to change, but God is waiting for us to change.
34. Indeed, it is as important to learn how to receive a blessing as it is to be willing to give one.
35. Don’t just accept whatever comes your way in life. You were born to win; you were born for greatness; you were created to be a champion in life.
36. God will always bring the right people into your life, but you have to let the wrong people walk away.
37. Successful people don’t waste their time looking at what others are doing, they’re too busy focusing on their own goals.
38. Don’t waste your energy trying to convince people to understand you. Your time is too valuable to try to prove yourself to people.
39. I’m not going to get upset. I’m not going to let people steal my joy.
40. You have greatness in you. The key is to get it out.
41. Quit worrying about how everything is going to turn out. Live one day at a time.
42. No one can offend you without your permission. They can say whatever they want, but you have the right to ignore it.
43. You’re not really free until you’re free from trying to please everybody.
44. Too often we get frustrated by difficulties. But you have to realize, you can’t have a harvest without a few weeds.
45. Pass the test of being grateful for the small things and big things will be released in your life.
46. Be a people builder. Look for opportunities to encourage others to bring out the best in them.
47. Keep in mind, hurting people often hurt other people as a result of their own pain. If somebody is rude and inconsiderate, you can almost be certain that they have some unresolved issues inside. They have some major problems, anger, resentment, or some heartache they are trying to cope with or overcome. The last thing they need is for you to make matters worse by responding angrily.
48. All of us can look back and see things that should have defeated us. You’re still standing. That’s the goodness of God.
49. No matter who does you wrong, you don’t have to stay defeated. Disappointments are inevitable, but misery is optional.
50. 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.
51. Time is more valuable than money. We can make more money but we can’t make more time. Use your time wisely.
52. Your destiny is too important to spend it with people that are not making you better. Who are you allowing to influence you?
53. You cannot soar with the eagles as long as you hang out with the turkeys.
54. You can change your world by changing your words… Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue.
55. You can choose to not let little things upset you.
56. Don’t make excuses, don’t blame the past. The rest of your life can be the best of your life!
57. It takes determination to see a dream come to pass. The question is not will you start, but will you finish.