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. Joel Osteen More Quotes by Joel Osteen More Quotes From Joel Osteen 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. Joel Osteen forgivenesshurtinspirational You are full of potential. You are overflowing with creativity. There's nothing in your heart that you cannot accomplish. Joel Osteen creativityheartlife I DECLARE that God has a great plan for my life. He is directing my steps. And even though I may not always understand how, I know my situation is not a surprise to God. He will work out every detail to my advantage. In His perfect timing, everything will turn out right. This is my declaration. Joel Osteen work-outperfectmay Wake up every morning with a thankful attitude. Expect something good to happen in your life today. Joel Osteen wake-upattitudemorning Next time you're tempted to be upset, frustrated, offended, remind yourself, it's a part of that ten percent of things in life that you can't control - but you can control how you respond. Joel Osteen upsetfrustratedthings-in-life You may be in a tough time but that setback is simply a setup for a greater comeback. Joel Osteen comebacktough-timesmay Too often we make the mistake of remembering what we should forget-our hurts, failures and disappointments -and we forget what we should remember-our victories, accomplishments and the times we have made it through. Joel Osteen disappointmenthurtmistake You won't be free from guilt if you are constantly replaying the negative memories of your past. If you're going to replay anything, replay your victories! Joel Osteen victorymemoriespast You are a person of destiny. You are not here by accident. There is no obstacle too big, no dream you can't accomplish. Joel Osteen obstaclesdestinydream God is preparing you for greater things. He's going to take you further than you thought possible, so don't be surprised when He asks you to think better of yourself and to act accordingly. Joel Osteen greater-thingspreparingthinking No matter what you’ve been through, no matter what others might have thought about you...you are who God says you are. You are talented, you are a success, and you are an overcomer! Joel Osteen no-matter-whatmattermight 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. Joel Osteen dwellingpeoplenegative Being successful doesn’t necessarily make you great. What makes you great is when you reach back and help somebody else become great. Joel Osteen being-successfulsuccessfulhelping You weren't created to be unhappy in order to keep everyone else happy. Run your own race. Joel Osteen racerunningorder The power to see change in your life can be found in the words you speak. You have the power to set the destiny for your life by what comes out of your mouth. Joel Osteen words-you-speakdestinymouths If you’re controlled by your circumstances, life is going to be a roller coaster with ups and downs. God wants you to be stable, consistent, not moved by any of these things. When you face an adversity, when you hit a tough time, one of the best things you can do is simply stay calm. Keep your peace. Joel Osteen stay-calmtough-timesadversity Closed doors are a test of our faith. Keep moving forward, being your best, living with determination and faith. When you do, you'll see amazing changes all around you. Joel Osteen determinationmoving-forwarddoors God will always bring the right people into your life, but you have to let the wrong people walk away. Joel Osteen godinspirationallife It’s better to please God and have a few people upset with you than to please people and have God upset with you. Joel Osteen upsetpleasepeople It doesnt matter how long it’s been or how impossible it looks, all the forces of darkness cannot stop what God wants to do. Joel Osteen darknesslonglooks