5 Life Lessons from Joel Osteen By Corine Gatti l Inspirational Thoughts l Ways to be Happy l Thought and Actions l God's Hope l Learn from Joel Osteen

“Keep following the dream that God put in your heart. Believe. Work hard. There may be some difficult seasons, but you have to keep moving forward. Sometimes we say faith is spelled R I-S-K. Sometimes, you’ve got to risk if you feel a calling deep down. You’ve got to take that step of faith." - Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen has become the most watched inspirational figure in America. Just within the past eight years, more than two million people have attended Joel and Victoria’s Night of Hope events across the U.S. and around the world.

Each day, Joel Osteen reaches as many people as he can to share the power of God’s Word. He has the opportunity to share the greatest message of all time with millions of people, and does so through his inspiring sermons. His ministry welcomes people from all walks of life so that they too can experience the unconditional love and unending hope that is found within our Lord and Savior.

Joel’s far-reaching impact can be found in the simplicity of his core message: Our God is a good God who has good plans for those who choose to follow Jesus and are faithful and obedient to God’s Word.

With so much wisdom and influence, it’s no wonder that many flock to him for spiritual growth. The lessons that Joel teaches on a regular basis are helpful in being applied to our day to day lives, as well. He has great insight on how to we can put God first in our life and the best way to honor and praise Him as we move forward. Here are five life lessons you should hold close to your heart.