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Don't be so shortsighted that if it doesn't happen right now, you're not going to be happy. You are sowing seeds that will reap a great harvest for generations to come.

Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
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Nothing can take your joy you have to give it away. You're in complete control of your happiness.
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Sometimes we look at gay being a bigger sin than being proud or not telling the truth. I don't think God categorizes sins.
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Whether a person is straight or gay, Republican, Democrat, good person, not a good person, they're all welcome, because to me, church is a place you're supposed to get healed and whole and loved.
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Sometimes in life, a fog sets in and you don't know which way is the right direction. Every voice may tell you it's not going to happen, but God has placed a promise in your heart. Refuse to listen to those voices. Keep believing.
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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.
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You cannot expect to live a positive life if you hang with negative people.
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I don't like to beat people down. They need to be lifted up.
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Don't grow accustomed to living with less, doing less, and being less to the point that you eventually sit back and accept it.
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You must forgive the people who hurt you so you can get out of prison. You'll never be free until you do. Let go of hose wrongs they've done to you. Get that bitterness out of your life. That's the only way you're going to truly be free. You will be amazed at what can happen in your life when you release all that poison.
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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.
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Don't waste your energy trying to convince people to understand you. Your time is too valuable to try to prove yourself to people.
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We have to realize that our lives could be gone in a moment. There are no guarantees that we will be here at this time next year. Learn to live each day to the fullest. Don't complain. Don't focus on what's wrong. Be grateful for the opportunity to experience each day.
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If Jesus were here today, he wouldn't be riding around on a donkey. He'd be taking a plane, he'd be using the media.
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