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. Joel Osteen More Quotes by Joel Osteen More Quotes From Joel Osteen God will give you strength when you think you can’t go on. He will give you joy when you should be discouraged. He can make a way when it looks impossible. Joel Osteen joy giving thinking 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. Joel Osteen anger opportunity inspirational You've got to believe that God is in control of your life. It may be a tough time but you've got to believe that God has a reason for it and he's going to make everything good. Joel Osteen encouragement hope believe No matter how many mistakes you've made in the past, or what sort of difficulties you struggle with now, you are destined to live in victory. Joel Osteen mistake motivational life 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. Joel Osteen new-beginnings yesterday letting-go That’s why it is important to enjoy the journey not just the destination. In this world, we will never arrive at a place where everything is perfect and we have no more challenges. As admirable as setting goals and reaching them maybe, you can’t get so focused on accomplishing your goals that you make the mistake of not enjoying where you are right now. Joel Osteen journey perfect mistake Instead of telling God how big your problems are, tell your problem how BIG your God is. Joel Osteen bigs problem 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. Joel Osteen healthy jobs people You cannot expect to live a positive life if you hang with negative people. Joel Osteen positive-life inspirational people Dare to believe SOMETHING AMAZING is going to happen in your life. When you believe, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. Joel Osteen dare all-things believe God knows your value; He sees your potential. You may not understand everything you are going through right now. But hold your head up high, knowing that God is in control and he has a great plan and purpose for your life. Joel Osteen purpose knowing may 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. Joel Osteen sowing blessing people Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. You will thrive in spite of it. Joel Osteen matter mind way Forgiveness doesn't mean that what that person did was right or that you even have to get back into a relationship with that person. Forgiveness simply releases the debt they owe you so that God can release the debt you owe Him. Ask the Lord to search your heart and show you if there is any unforgiveness blocking His blessing in your life. Ask Him to show you more about this gift of forgiveness so that you can walk in the freedom and victory He has for you today. Joel Osteen forgiveness block heart My actions will follow my expectations. Joel Osteen expectations action It’s vital that you accept yourself and learn to be happy with who God made you to be. If you want to truly enjoy your life, you must be at peace with yourself. Joel Osteen accepting-yourself made want I DECLARE God is going before me making crooked places straight. He has already lined up the right people, the right opportunities and solutions to problems I haven't had. No person, no sickness, no disappointment, can stop His plan. What he promised will come to pass. Joel Osteen disappointment opportunity people 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. Joel Osteen stronger destiny powerful Make the decision and say, "I'm not letting that worry in. I'm done being upset when my plans don't work out. I'm not letting that stress in." Negative thoughts will still come to your mind, but you don't have to let them into your spirit. Joel Osteen stress work inspirational Instead of focusing on how big your problems are, focus on how big your God is! He is everything you need. He is the Great I AM, and He is the one leading and guiding you into victory in every area of your life! Joel Osteen victory focus needs
