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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

“It's better to become who God created you to be than to try to promote yourself to become something you're not.”

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“Your enemies, your critics, the people that are trying to push you down-God can use them to push you up.”

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“There's a lot of negative things trying to pull people down, and I think people respond when you tell them that hey, there are good things up ahead.”

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“I try to teach people that I believe God wants us to be positive toward ourselves, meaning that, you know what, I like the way I look, I like the way I sound, I'm happy with what I'm doing in my career - and not always be beating ourselves down.”

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“I'm trying to teach people how to live their everyday lives, and so I do focus on it, probably not as much as some people would like.”

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“I like to start my day off every morning, take the first half hour and just search my own heart, see if I'm on the right course, try to be honest with myself - am I doing this for the right reasons?”

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“There are a lot of decisions we pass up on because we think, "You know what? That's just going to build - you know, maybe that's going to build me and not build the ministry and what I'm trying to do." So we pass up on a lot of opportunities.”

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“I guess no matter how hard you try, you can't escape your past.”

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“I'm for everybody. You may not agree with me, but to me it's not my job to try to straighten everybody out. The Gospel is called the good news. My message is a message of hope, that's God's [message] for you. You can live a good life no matter what's happened to you.”

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“Quit worrying about people that are trying to hold you back. God knows how to move the wrong people out of your life and bring the right people in. He knows how to prepare you to Break Out.”

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“I tell people all the time, preached a couple Sundays about it. I'm for everybody. You may not agree with me, but to me it's not my job to try to straighten everybody out.”

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

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“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.”

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

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“I'm not trying to follow a set of rules and stuff. I'm just living my life.”

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“Sometimes when you take strong stands, if you're not called to do it, you're dividing the audience you're trying to reach.”

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

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

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“I try to look on all the great things God's done, and not focus on the negative. It's a perspective.”

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“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.”

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“So many people are looking at what's wrong, and I try to encourage them to look at what's right in their life. A lot of people have it a lot worse than you do.”

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“I try to live what I teach. A lot of things come against us in life, but we should try to find something to be grateful for, and see each day as a gift.”

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“For a while... to be an evangelical meant you were a white Republican, and you were against this and against that. I don't want to be put into that mold, because then people judge you before they even listen... I don't want to divide the very people I am trying to reach.”

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“I always try to put a seed of hope into people's hearts. I'm not there to teach them doctrine necessarily, but to let them know that God is a good God, and has a plan for their lives. Hopefully, that will restore their faith, or draw them into faith.”

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“I do think that religion has turned a lot of people off. Part of it is because it was all about the rules and was political. I think now people have a hunger for God, they want to have a relationship, but they don't want to be called religious. I'm not trying to get them to join my religion, I'm just trying to plant a seed of hope in their heart.”

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“I'm not a big believer in trying to jam stuff down somebody's throat: 'You're going to do it my way.' I'd rather show by example and live my life and have people say, 'You know what, I want to live like Joel has. He's got peace and joy, and he seems content.'”

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“I'm trying to make God more relevant in our society. And I think talking in everyday terms and making sure people can understand it - I think that's important.”

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“When you face adversity, you need to remind yourself that whatever is trying to defeat you could very well be what God will use to promote you.”

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Book:Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential

Source: Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential

“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.”

“Learn to trust His timing. Don't get in a hurry; don't grow impatient; don't try to force doors open. Don't try to make things happen in your own strength. Let God do it His way.”

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“No matter how dark it looks, no matter how long it's been, no matter how many people are trying to push you down; if you will stay in faith, God will always take you from Friday to Sunday. He will always complete what He started in you!”

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“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.”

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“Don't waste your energy trying to convince people to understand you. Your time is too valuable to try to prove yourself to people.”

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“You're not really free until you're free from trying to please everybody.”

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“Don't spend all your time trying to win over your critics. Just run your own race.”

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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 use your faith to try to get rid of problems. Use your faith to remain calm in the midst of your problems.”

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

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

“Do yourself a favor; don’t wear yourself out trying to please everybody. Your time is too valuable.”

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“If you spend your life trying to please people or letting them control you, you may make them happy, but you'll miss your destiny.”

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“People will try to label you not good enough, too slow, too old, too many mistakes. You can't stop negative comments or prevent negative labels, but you can choose to not let them hold you back.”

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