The ultimate connection is when you are connected to the creator of the universe. Joel Osteen More Quotes by Joel Osteen More Quotes From Joel Osteen Part of my message is that God never said that we weren't going to have difficulties, but you know what, He said to stay full of joy and I'm going to help you overcome. So I think that is what resonates with people and helps draw so many people. Because it is not a message that you are barely going to make it, you're a victim. We are not victims, we are victors. Joel Osteen joy people thinking No matter how many times you get knocked down, keep getting back up. God sees your resolve. He sees your determination. And when you do everything you can do, that’s when God will step in and do what you can’t do. Joel Osteen getting-back-up determination matter You will never rise above the image you have of yourself in your own mind. Joel Osteen rise-above mind You don't know what's on the inside until you put a demand on your potential. Joel Osteen demand knows Don't ever say anything negative about yourself. Joel Osteen about-yourself say-anything negative You can change your world by changing your words... Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue. Joel Osteen life-and-death change inspirational You have a destiny to fulfill, something greater than you've ever even imagined. But if you're going to become all you were created to be, you've got to take off the “average” label. Joel Osteen being-yourself destiny inspirational You've got to send your words out in the direction you want your life to go. Joel Osteen declaring want Put your shoulders back, hold your head up high knowing that the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives on the inside of you. Joel Osteen shoulders knowing christ You will never change what you tolerate. Joel Osteen never-change motivational inspirational This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Joel Osteen i-can can-do You can be committed to Church but not committed to Christ, but you cannot be committed to Christ and not committed to church. Joel Osteen church commitment christ Love overlooks a person’s faults. That’s not always easy, but love believes the best in every person. Anybody can return evil for evil, but God wants His people to help heal wounded hearts. Joel Osteen heart inspirational believe Don't put a question mark where God has put a period. Joel Osteen question-mark mark periods You may think there is a lot wrong with you, but there is also a lot right with you. Joel Osteen inspirational inspire thinking Do not speak defeat, speak victory. Joel Osteen athlete inspirational sports Every day is a gift from God. There's no guarantee of tomorrow, so that tells me to see the good in this day to make the most of it. Joel Osteen gift-from-god tomorrow guarantees What you keep before your eyes will affect you. Joel Osteen eye students inspirational Your past does not determine who you are. Your past prepares you for who you are to become. Joel Osteen future inspirational life Forgiveness is a choice, but it is not an option. Joel Osteen forgiveness choices