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Difficult times don't come your way just so you can survive them God uses these times in your life to form and refine you.

Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
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Houston
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Joel Scott Osteen
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Salvation and Christ's love is a gift. You don't earn it. You've got to receive that gift. I think one of the most important things is starting off the day forgiving others and forgiving yourself. You learn from your mistakes, but I don't think you have to drag them back into today.
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Again I think my gift is bringing hope to everybody, and I don't want someone to look at me and say, I would listen to him, I like what he's saying, but he's this or that politically and that turns me off.
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Don't make excuses, don't blame the past. The rest of your life can be the best of your life!
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When the negative thoughts come - and they will they come to all of us - it's not enough to just not dwell on it... You've got to replace it with a positive thought.
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Don't focus on what's wrong. Things may not be perfect, but be grateful for the opportunity to experience each day. Live each day like it could be your last.
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If you don't set the tone for the day, the devil will set it for you.
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God always wants us to be growing.
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I say, don't try to fight your own battles because God will do it.
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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.
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