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Joel Osteen is an American preacher known for his inspirational messages and positive outlook on life. Born on March 5, 1963, he is the son of the renowned preacher John Osteen. Osteen founded the megachurch Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, which has attracted thousands of followers. His sermons are broadcasted worldwide through television and radio, impacting the lives of millions.

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Famous Joel Osteen Quotes

“God honors obedience, and He has distinct plans for us. I think the dreams that God puts in our hearts, we can fulfill. He's equipped us for that.”

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“At the start of each new day, remind yourself: I am talented. I am creative. I am greatly favored by God. I am equipped. I am well able. I will see my dreams come to pass.”

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“Never let discouraging people and discouraging situations talk you out of your dream.”

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“God's dream is that you have an abundance, that you be totally out of debt, pay your house off, pay your credit cards off, and have so much overflow that you can be a blessing to everyone around you!”

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“If your dream dies, dream another one. If things don't work out the way you've planned, God has a better plan for you.”

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“God knows the dreams and desires in your heart; in fact, He gave them to you. He will order your steps and take you where you need to be.”

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“Do all you can to make your dreams come true.”

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“Every setback means you're one step closer to seeing the dream come to pass.”

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“If one dream dies, dream another dream. If you get knocked down, get back up and go again.”

Ifs Inspirational Dream Dies Get Back Knocked Down

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“The greatest difficulty always comes right before the birth of a dream.”

Dream Birth Difficulty

Book:It's Your Time and Become a Better You Boxed Set

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“Well I think a lot of times we're putting things off and I'm going to do it later. I'm going to break this bad habit or I'm going to pursue this dream or I'm going to treat my spouse better.”

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“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.”

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“I believe that God's dream is that we be successful in our careers, and that we be able to send our kids to college. I don't mean that everyone is going to be rich, and I preach a lot on blooming where you're planted. But I don't have the mindset that money is a bad thing.”

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“Don't think small when you pray. God has a way to bring your dreams to pass if you'll dare to be bold enough to ask.”

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“God would not have put a dream in your heart if He had not already given you everything you need to fulfill it.”

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Book:Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day

Source: Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day

“Don't be intimidated by the size of your problem or the size of your dream. God will see to it that it is finished completely.”

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“Sometimes you have to put your own dreams on hold temporarily so you can help release a dream in somebody else. What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you.”

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“The moment God put a dream in your heart, the moment the promise took root, God not only started it, but He set a completion date.”

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“Our goal should be that we're going to live life to the fullest, pursuing our passions and dreams, and when it comes our time to go, we will have used as much of our potential as possible.”

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Book:It's Your Time and Become a Better You Boxed Set

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“When you have big dreams, you’re going to have big challenges. If you were an average person you would have average problems.”

“When thoughts tell you it’s too late, dismiss them. You haven’t dreamed your best dream. You haven’t run your best race.”

Dream Running Race Havens Late Too Late

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“Some of you had big dreams, but you had some disappointments & now you think it’s over. But God is saying, Begin again.”

Thinking Dream Bigs Disappointment Begin Again

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“The dream in your heart may be bigger than the environment in which you find yourself. Sometimes you have to get out of that environment in order to see your dream fulfilled.”

Heart May Sometimes Dream Order Environment Bigger Your Dreams Finding Yourself Fulfilled Deep Thought

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“You are a person of destiny. You are not here by accident. There is no obstacle too big, no dream you can't accomplish.”

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“Be careful with whom you associate, especially when you feel emotionally vulnerable, because negative people can steal the dream right out of your heart.”

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Book:Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day

Source: Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day

“God's way is better than your way. His plan is bigger than your plan. His dream for your life is more rewarding, more fulfilling, better than you've ever dreamed of. Now stay open and let God do it His way.”

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“The truth is we all get tired, we all get weary. In fact, if you never feel like giving up, then your dreams are too small. If you never feel like quitting, then you need to set some larger goals. When that pressure comes to get discouraged and to think about how you can’t take it anymore, that is completely normal. Every person feels that way at times.”

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“Stop living worried & discouraged. You have a Protector, Deliverer & Dream-Giver. No weapon formed against you can prosper.”

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“God planted a dream in your heart for a reason. No one else can dream it for you. No one else will accomplish it for you.”

Heart Reason Dream Accomplish

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“Failure is an event-it’s not who you are. Don’t let that label get stuck on you. If one dream dies, dream another dream.”

Ifs Dream Dies Events Who You Are Stuck Labels

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“Sometimes we focus on the mess or the broken dream, but in all the mess God sees greatness. He knows how to take your troubles and turn them into trophies, how to take the test and make it your testimony.”

“If you never feel like giving up, then your dreams are too small”

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“We’re not always going to be here. Live life to the full, with purpose & passion, pursuing your dreams.”

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“If you’re going to do anything great in life, there will be opposition, setbacks, delays and critics. When you have big dreams, you’re going to have big challenges.”

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“Take your dreams and the promises God has put in your heart, and every day declare that they will come to pass.”

Heart Dream Promise Your Dreams

Book:It's Your Time: Finding Favour, Restoration and Abundance in Your Everyday Life

Source: It's Your Time: Finding Favour, Restoration and Abundance in Your Everyday Life

“Every one of us has secret dreams and desires along with seeds of greatness implanted within us. You too have gifts to share with this world. There is buried treasure within you, waiting to be discovered. Your full potential has not been released yet. Your God-given divine destiny awaits you.”

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Book:It's Your Time: Finding Favour, Restoration and Abundance in Your Everyday Life

Source: It's Your Time: Finding Favour, Restoration and Abundance in Your Everyday Life

“Associate with people of vision. Be around those who inspire you and motivate you to reach your dreams.”

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“Start believing bigger, dreaming bigger & expecting bigger.”

Believe Dream Bigger Expecting

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