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We can all control our own destiny. And I think sometimes it's a copout to say, Well, it's this person's fault or another person's fault.

Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
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I'm not beating people over the head, and I'm saying that there are good things in store - you can make it in life. Most of the stuff that I minister [is] not real complicated deep things.
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When u have this spirit of excellence, u do the right thing always :even if no one is watching you.
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Keep in mind, just because you don’t know the answer doesn’t mean that one does not exist. You simply haven’t discovered it yet.
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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 you’re going to do anything great in life, there will be opposition, setbacks, delays and critics. When you have big dreams, you’re going to have big challenges.
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Ask God to give you the strength to endure, and rest assured, He will take care of you.
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I see people - they won't be negative toward other people, but inside they're negative toward themselves, and I think that holds us back.
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I believe God, Jesus, died that we not just go to Heaven but that we excel in this life. I never think you make money your goal... God wants you to excel. Just keep Him in first place, and God will open up doors you never dreamed of.
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You may have had unfair things happen to you, but the depth of your pain is an indication of the height of your future.
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God's used me to help turn their life around or give them hope, you know? It's very rewarding
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