Joel Osteen People Quotations

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.

So many people talk about themselves: "I'm unattractive, my mind's so slow, and I can't do this." And you know what I tell them? "God didn't make a mistake when He made you. You need to see yourself as God sees you."

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.

I see people - they won't be negative toward other people, but inside they're negative toward themselves, and I think that holds us back.

I'm not beating people over the head, and I'm saying that there are good things in store - you can make it in life. Most of the stuff that I minister [is] not real complicated deep things.

I feel like when I stay focused on encouraging people, and giving them hope, and helping them live their everyday life, I think that's where I can have the most impact.

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.

I encourage people in a lot of my messages that you've got to make the most of every day.

I feel like what's come out of me is the gift God has given me just to encourage people, to help them know that there's a better life.

Jesus didn't go around condemning people. The Bible says it's the goodness of God that leads people to repentance.

I just wanted to get the message that God had put into my heart into another form, because I knew the print media would reach a different group of people.

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

I feel like my message is to let people know that God is a good God, that He's on their side, and no matter what happens, He has a great plan for them.

I don't know what can be so dangerous about giving people hope. Causing people to have better relationships. I'm not leading them to some false God or something like that.

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.

I think God gives every one of us our own will, and unfortunately, some people choose to do evil things with it.

People are skeptical of many televangelists, and I'm sensitive to that.

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

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.

Let's be the kind of people that do good for others whether we get paid back or not, whether they say thank you or not.

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.

If you will focus on meeting other people’s needs, God will always make sure your needs are supplied. God will take care of your problems for you.

One study says that 90 percent of our everyday behavior is based on our habits. . . That means how we treat people, how we spend our money, what we watch, what we listen to - 90 percent of the time, we're on autopilot. We do what we've always done.

When you center life around yourself, not only do you miss out on God's best, but you rob other people of the joy and blessings that God wants to give them through you.

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

Slow down and enjoy the journey right now. Take time for the people in your life. They won't always be there.

God wants to use you in spite of your weaknesses. Of God chose to use perfect people only, He’d have no one to use

We live in a day that nobody's lived in before: where you can touch more people. The message I'll speak tonight and the message that I speak at home, people in India will hear. It's just an amazing day.

See, people are watching you. Especially your children. They're taking in every single thing you do. They are like video cameras with legs. And they are always in the record mode. They learn more from what you do than from what you say.

I think, for years, people have been pushed down by religion, and I don't say that disrespectfully, but they've been shown a God that you can't measure up to.

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.'

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.

A lot of people have it a lot worse than you do.

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

I'm not looking to exclude people, I'm looking to include them.

Today, use your words to lift up and bless the people around you.

The prerequisite to loving others is to love yourself. If you don't have a healthy respect for who you are, and if you don't learn to accept yourself faults and all, you will never be able to properly love other people.

Most of the criticism I get is that I am too positive and too hopeful... in my words, I don't beat people down enough.

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

People have the right to their opinion and you have the right to ignore it.

God has put people in your life on purpose, Don't live to get, live to give.

If you don't let people flourish in their jobs, why are they going to stay?

Friend, there's no greater investment in life than in being a people builder. Relationships are more important than our accomplishments.

I think sometimes the critics want me to beat people down, and that's not in me. I want to lift people up.

We need to show mercy. I mean, because as much mercy as you show people, that's the mercy you're going to be receiving.

Other people's opinions do not determine your potential.

If you cannot get along with yourself, you'll never be able to get along with other people.

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.

When people are around us, they should leave better off than they were previously. Rather than feeling discouraged or defeated, people should feel challenged and inspired after spending any time with you and me.

People can call you many different things, but you are not what people call you. You are what you answer to.

The people God put in your life are not there by accident. Don’t get so busy that you just give them your leftover time.

It's flattering to people who stop you and say that you've helped them and all. But, again, you know, you've got to stay humble because as quick as you came up, you can come down.

I don't like to beat people down. They need to be lifted up.

Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world.

That's what I feel like I'm called to do - to plant a seed of hope in people's hearts.

You can have average talent, but when God breathes on your life, you will go further than people that have great talent. Don't talk yourself out of it.

I want get across to not just the church world. I want to get outside those walls to everyday people.

I always want to listen to people and receive good criticism, but I just don't have to answer to them; I have to answer to God.

When you smile and project an aura of warmth, kindness, and friendliness, you will attract warms, kindness, and friendliness. Happy people will be drawn to you.

Sometimes, God uses difficult people, like sandpaper, to rub the rough edges off us.

Our whole message is it's easy to just keep preaching to the church and people that already come.

I do know this... I seem to reach a lot of previously unchurched people. So many people have told me they never went to church until they heard our message of hope that God is a good God who desires to bless those who are faithful and obedient to Him through Jesus Christ.

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

It's amazing what people will do when you see the best in them, when you honor them, when you respect them. It not only strengthens the relationship, but it will help that other person rise higher.

Life is short. Don't miss opportunities to spend time with the people that you love.

God has already lined up the right people for you, people that will inspire you, challenge you and motivate you. If you’ll let go of the wrong people, then the right people will show up.

We’ve got to give people room to have a bad day.

I'm not. I don't – I don't dislike anybody. Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world. But my faith is based on what I believe the scripture says, and that's the way I read the Scripture.

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.

(after listening to people gripe and complain just smile and remember) Crows can’t hang with eagles.

You don't have to tell people what they're doing wrong. They already know. Your job is to love them.

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

FORGIVE The People That Hurt You. God Will Pay You Back With Double The Joy...Double The Victory.

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

People of excellence go the extra mile to do what's right.

You cannot expect to live a positive life if you hang with negative people.

If we're going to bring out the best in people, we, too, need to sow seeds of encouragement.

A disagreement or incident involving someone who's not that important to you, like a guy who cut you off in traffic or a rude cashier, is something that should roll off your shoulders. Save the effort for resolving conflicts with the people you cherish.

Too often we judge people based on our own backgrounds and experiences, but when you understand people's stories, it's easier to understand their demeanor.

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

If it’s not meeting a need, turn it into a seed. Remember, we will reap what we sow. When you do good for other people, that’s when God is going to make sure that His abundant blessings overtake you.

Be a people builder. Look for opportunities to encourage others to bring out the best in them.

If you’ll dare to take your mind off your troubles, get your mind off your own needs and, instead, seek to be a blessing to other people, God will do more for you than you could even ask or think.

When you serve others, when you make somebody else’s life better, when you lift up people, when you help heal those that are hurting, not only are they being blessed, but you’re being blessed.

God loves to use ordinary people just like you and me, faults and all, to do extraordinary things.

God puts people in our lives on purpose so we can help them succeed and help them become all He created them to be. Most people will not reach their full potential without somebody else believing in them.

Quit dwelling on the negative things people have said about you. You don’t have to have everyone’s approval. You have God’s approval.

If you'll spend time praying for people instead of talking about them, you'll get better results.

God will always bring the right people into your life, but you have to let the wrong people walk away.

We live in a society that likes to kick people when they’re down. Don’t be a fair-weather friend. Stick with people. They need you more in the tough times than they do in the good times.

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.

I don't have it in my heart to condemn people. I'm here to encourage them. I see myself more as a coach, as a motivator to help them experience the life God has for us.

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.

There may be times when you just have to love people from a distance.

There are people in your path just so you can be a blessing to them. Anytime you do good for others, you are sowing a seed for God to be good to you.

You have to accept the fact that some people are never going to be for you. Treat them with respect, but you don’t need their approval to fulfill your destiny.

So many people say, "I just don't have a good job, or my marriage is not where it's supposed to be." Really it's excuse after excuse to not be happy. To me it's a waste. I'm going to look at what's right and not what's wrong in my life. I'm alive, I'm healthy, and you know, a good thing to remember is somebody's got it a lot worse than we do.

Don’t allow negative people to steal your joy. When you lose your joy, you lose your strength.

You need to associate with people who inspire you, people that challenge you to raise higher, people that make you better. Don't waste your valuable time with people that are not adding to your growth. Your destiny is too important.

It’s better to please God and have a few people upset with you than to please people and have God upset with you.