Choose To Be Happy | Joel Osteen 

In April 2014, my wonderful (51 yr old) husband passed away suddenly, following a relatively minor surgery, three weeks prior. I was very happily married and it only took 14 minutes for my life to end (figuratively speaking). After a year of overwhelming sadness, it came to me one day that I could “choose” to be the happy woman I was before my hubby passed, and that he’d want that for me. Gradually I came out of that dark room, and chose the happy, sunny room next door to it. It doesn’t happen by magic, it’s hard to leave the confines of how you’re living for the unknown, but YOU HAVE TO DO IT, or else you’ll stay stuck where you are. I literally thought of it as going from one room to another, that I was in control of my choices, and gradually life became worth living again. Great things cannot happen while you’re living the life of Eyore. God luck to everyone on their journey. Maybe I’ve helped just one person today. ❤️❤️❤️

This man is very positive, i really love hearing him every morning, thank you God for putting this man into our lives, God bless everyone ❤❤❤

I was born in a Muslim family ...but the love that I have in my heart for Jesus Christ is huge ..I can proudly say that I am a Christian now and GOD has shown that he loves me too...

I choose to be Happy because the Comforter abides in me.

May everyone who reads this be blessed going into 23’❤️

This is so true, which is why I take the Word of God when it said “As a man thinketh, so is he” VERY SERIOUSLY!!! I needed this, thank you, more fuel spiritually to help get me through this week! One day at a time y’all 🙏🏽🤞🏽💯🤍

Pastor Osteen, I was looking on the internet and you popped on. I almost didn’t want to hear you, because a friend of mine put something on my page about you. I decided not to listen to that and ignore it and decided to listen to you. I am so Joyful and even more Joy added to myself. Thank you for being on my computer. Amen. 🙏

I am Muslim and this beautiful soul never fails to touch my heart, I cry and laugh with him .. I even get goosebumps ..God bless you

Today Is Day The Lord Has Made Let's All Rejoice And Be Glad. "Amen

This man fills me with hope everytime i listen to him..he makes me maintain my positive mentality💓...

Based on this BLESSED MESSAGE, I choose to be HAPPY from this moment onwards in the Name of Jesus!

Struggling with happiness is a lifelong struggle for me. Every single thing he is preaching here is 100% fact. It’s very very hard but being positive and happy is OUR choice. Dont let the world steal it from you.

This is the year 2022 that the lord has made, I will rejoice, prosper, blessed with very good health, and be glad in this year and always, in the thunderous name of the lord Jesus christ, my lord and savior Amen.

I'm struggling with negativity, I'm always afraid, emotionally weak. I know I'm dealing with anxiety and depression everyday, and it's so heavy and I'm always praying for peace and joy to come into my life because I'm tired of carrying all the worries and fears. And today after listening to this, just like that God gave me the answer, that he already given me that peace and joy since the day I prayed for it. I just didn't see it because I was expecting that it would happen later, or years after when I'm not depressed anymore or when I'm already strong. But he gave me that peace and joy when my mind was clouded and my heart was numb. It took me 3 years to realize that and I'm grateful.

Every day choices are always first. Choose not to be impulsive or reactive. Choose kindness and gentleness. Choose generosity and patience. Choose silence. Our Good Father gives us good choices to choose from 👑✝️💖🌞🙏

I have been watching Joel for a long time and I stopped watching him, because I went trough a Divorce after 30 years and became very depressed. I then found out I had cancer. I became very disappointed. I have been very sad and unhappy. But today I decided I’m going to be happy . After listening to him, I said I will not let my family and the people around me make me angry and sad anymore. I know God loves me and I will start every morning saying I will be happy . Thank you for talking and praying for all of us . 🙏🏻

Dear Brother Joel, I came to Lakewood for the first time today all the way from Tennessee. The whole drive I was nervous. I was hoping I wouldn’t be disappointed. Instead I was blown away. The tightness of worry across my chest is gone. Brother Joel, I don’t know if this message will reach you, but thank you. Thank you for praying for everything I was concerned about. Thanks for reminding me how tiny my problems are in comparison to the magnitude of Our God. One day I hope to magnify and glorify Jesus and His Father in the way I’m meant to. Peace be with you, Rodger

No matter what I’m going through please god give me the guidance to be happy again and find myself. Amen.

Faith is a powerful wonderful feeling that everybody shouldn't ignore.

I've always feel depressed at work, I'm glad I come through this message. I really want to choose to be happy, God help me through this

I woke up bitter, stressed, tired of going to work, having difficulties at my work place, but after listening to this video I choose to be happy, I won't let devil overtake my happiness, this gonna be my happiest day, I won't allow sadness, this day is a gift of God. AM CHANGED THANK YOU SO MUCH

23:44 Do you know what I believe the best day of your life is? “TODAY”. God has given you another day to be alive so choose to be happy.

Im 47 years old and going to get my life back. Its been on hold for 18yrs and thanks to this message I am going to forgive myself and live more Godly then negatively. In Jesus Christ name Amen.

Am really struggling a lot in my life, but still fighting to get there, I know one of the days thongs will be fine, I trust in my God ❤

Happiness is what you create it for yourself, as long as God is on your side, happiness will come itself.

Sometimes is hard to be happy when i have to face huge problems. But I belive GOD has bigger plan for me! GOD bless you, whoever read this! Love from Belgium

How can anyone be happy with our country being like it is

God is the true source of happiness, strength, hope, and wisdom.

I'm gonna live every day of my life happy, knowing God is still on the throne. in Jesus name. Amen

I am Muslim but I love what he says 😊such a beautiful motivation and I agree that we should choose to be happy today. Look at those who are lower than us so we can Be grateful for everything that we already have. ❤who read this comment, may your life is always filled with happiness. ❤

GOD IS EWERYWHERE

It’s not Gods JOB to make us Happy…….it’s our job to make God Happy!!!!

No matter of the challenges I have, I'll remain happy forever. Nothing is gonna steal my happiness. Amen!!!

I love my girlfriend so much, i feel happy being with her, but we're going through difficult moment of our relationship that has to do with misunderstanding that's leading to break-up. She has blocked me everywhere, but i believe my God that I'm serving will bring her back in my life. Anyone who is reading my comments please help pray for us to settle out differences and come back together. I believe before this week finish I'll come back to give testimony that we're back together. Amen 🙏🏾

Im going to live my life happy nomatter what in Jesus name amen🙏🙏

And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

This year 2022, I choose to be happy. Forget all the pains and bitter breaks. I do believe God has a good plan for me. He sent people and let them leave and hurt me because there is greater joy in every heartaches. Before I let them steal my joy but this time no one can manipulate me. With God's promise of love I will be strong and determine to reach my goal. Be happy again. Thanks for this wonderful message.

I'm literally crying right now please keep me in prayer.

Im fr. Phillippines..words Like this is what we Love..coz we are in a poor country..poor famiLy..your words like this pastor joeL is we've LOVE most..We Love you sooooo much

Like him or not… he’s reaching others that are looking to be lead. Preach on and Namaste.

I needed this I hope anyone out there would love to hear this too let me share ♥️♥️🇺🇬

Struggling with depression 😭😭 I know God will make a way for me

Just like the night gives way to dawn, your current hardship will not last forever. Lose not your joy!

I am Catholic....I Love Joel and his Wife I love Lakewood I love This Church I am a fan of This Channel I'm Improving my English and Growing in Faith I'm from Venezuela and US Resident GOD BLESS ALL of YOU

A great message!!! For all reading: Know that you can do your best no matter what. Whatever you need God is with you.

18:04 Happiness it’s not depending on what’s going on around you. it’s depending on what’s going on in you ❤️

Good Morning all over the world💜💛💙🤍💚🧡♥️🆗🆕🆒🔑📊✅😁👏

I will leave happy pastor jeol Osteen pray for me that one time I reach in America and fellowship from your church atleast one time

Every time i needed a moral support, i just find the Joel Osten’s sermons .

Everyday is my best day, I cancel spirit of anxiety in Jesus mighty name.

Its because of Joel Osteen that i started to believe in god. God is in control. He is on the throne. My depression and anxiety melts away with these declarations. I used to take medication for mental health. Now i am free.

Thank you for this message today. I will always be happy because of the hope I have in Christ.

I work 7 days a week in the oil field in KS, I'm glad to have these videos to still get to enjoy a uplifting service while I'm in the field. Thank you and God bless

Man he was the reason I bought my bible and started being real in spirit 🙏

I’m choosing to live happy Amen 🙏

I always admire the way you preach, wonderful and comforting.

Your message is helping me heal on my sister's death, her passing on hurts 😔😔

Im struggling from financial problem and disease. But still thankful that God gave me courage everyday to fight for,and live for my kids and being a single parent for years

I 've been struggling with anxiety and depression . I'm emotionally weak but after listening to pastor joel messages i'm feeling more loved , free and happy . God is showing abetter part of my self. ❤❤

GOD IS GOOD, GOD IS LOVE, GOD IS IN CONTROL IN JESUS NAME AMEN

Happy people can thank God for the big things. Waking up in the morning, seeing, hearing , walking, our 5 senses different reasons to be happy.

its insane that this man exists in such a dark world. dont think ive ever laughed in church either. my father told me he saved his life, and i actually keep smiling hearing him speak. thank god for the art of speaking, and those who bring the beauty of gods word to the common man.

Choose to be happy in Jesus 🙏

I use to have a struggle being happy but after listening to this message it's a new breath for me. So as now on I chose to live happy in jesus. Thanks for this message. God bless you

Continue preaching the gospel..I been in hospital over 4 months. And listening to you on my phone. Pray a miracle for healing of my stomach open wound and my right heal fracture..In Jesus name

God please take away all the anxiety & depressions in my life, I want to be happy, I want to live a fulfilled life

This message is perfect for me and my friend. He wakes up cursing and angry just about every day. He even told me to turn this message on happiness down. I refuse to let him bring me down. I will continue to pray for him. Will you pray for both of us? Thank you 😊so glad that I have Christ in my life, and greatful for Joel’s message for happiness ❤

Im going to live my life happy in JESUS NAME...AMEN...

This is me letting go of all the pains, hurt, betrayals, rejections and I'm choosing to be happy. Cause this life is short and I won't let anyone steal my joy. God help me through this darkness❣❣❣

Amen 🙏 This is such a timely message, I truly needed this to encourage my heart and remind me of the God that I serve. Nothing is to big for Him, not situation or test is beyond His reach🙌🙏 may God continue to bless you ministry 🙏

I am blessed by this sermon tonight .

I am happy, I am blessed, I am prosperous, I am victorious watching from BAHRAIN

He sounds just like me I was happy during my chemotherapy treatment and I am still happy I choose to be happy each day I am blessed with 🙏🏼🙌🏻

Today is the best day of my life. I choose to be happy. I pray that despite the disappointments, setbacks, challenges that I continue believing it so, in Jesus name. Amen

Thank you jesus for this day, I'm glad to have awaken today, thank you God for this day Amen

Amen. I am blessed and happy to alive. This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.

Please, Please, Please Pastor Osteen, I humbly and very sincerely would like to request your prayers. I am not a Christian. I am a,born Muslim. But I truly and honestly need your prayers more than ever and more than anything. I desperately need your prayers Sir. Anytime, from my West African home,somewhere alone in the secret of my room located up in the mountains, I hear you preaching, it's like you are talking to me directly. Thank you Sir and Glory to God the Almighty.

I am going to live a happy life in Jesus name.Amen

Joel, I just googled on my TV your name so I could watch you after my cancer treatment next week. Thank you very much for choosing to pay to be on Tubi so I can watch you! I know I will heal quickly with your good words. Love and blessings.

Ive chosen to be happy, I love this message gotta learn to rise above the hate. GODs got your back dont worry be Happy remember Its a choice and stay strong everyone in 2022 🙏🙌💪💯

Being lonely for over 25 years and praying for a princess To come along , it is pretty hard to walk through the day with a big smile on my face , but thanks anyway Joel, bless you 🙏

Thank you Matthew, this message was for me. In Jesus name amen 🙏🏽

I'm learning to believe in God words Amen

God is light God is love God is Good! God can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us!

Anytime I felt depressed, sad and unwanted around, I pickup my phone to listen to any of PST. JOEL'S sermon, but today I choose to be happy, no matter what in Jesus Mighty Name, AMEN.

THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING POSITIVE & UPLIFTING. MANY BLESSINGS TO LAKEWOOD CHURCH & PASTOR JOEL.🙌 KEEP SHINING YOUR LIGHT BRIGHT, FOR THE 🌎 WORLD TO SEE.

I’m going through a health problem but I m happy because I have my lord whit me Amen 🙏

I have always had sad thoughts and seen myself as a victim because my classmates treat me badly..and today I know that I have a chance to be happy...Thanks Joel

Always put your trust in Jesus Christ, our almighty savior! Amen.

how can we be grown enough to know better than to be thinking the way we be thinking?

My husband asked me once ,” why are you always happy?” The answer was simple, I choose to be. Thank you for reminding me to choose to be happy!

I had an Uncle Marvin. He was in the Hospital and died shortly after my visit. However, what impressed me was he still kept his sense of humor. He never lost it. We can learn from him.

Praise the LORD. I praise you For I'm fearfully and wonderfully made ( Psalm 139 ; 14). From this moment onwards I choose to be 😊. Certainly this is the day that the LORD has made. Today is the best day, not just marriage day, B'day,anniversary. I will be happy even in the presence of Judas, enemies,even though people may discourage me. Even though I walk through the darkest valley I fear no evil for he is with me. His rod and staff they comfort me. I choose to be happy & will rejoice always even in the presence of my enemies. Thank you Joel Osteen for sharing powerful message. Amen

James 1:5 So ,if any one of you is lacking in wisdom ,let him keep on asking God ,for he gives generously to all and without reproaching ,and it will be given him.

Thank you Lord for giving your Faithful Servant Joel the message that fit right into my Life as the devil rose early trying to steal my Joy. I’m motivated, smiling, and threw all negative thoughts out the window. 🙏🏽❤️,

HAPPY WITH JESUS CHRIST, NOT WITH THE PEOPLE WHO WALK BY FLESH, HAPPY WITH THE PEOPLE WHO WALK BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. AMEN.

We are all worshipping the same heavenly father it's just different countries pronounce Gods name different God bless all

Our God is very good everytime my brothers in Jesus Christ and he loves us very much ! Glory to God ! Amen !

Dont look back, and turn into salt, keep walking forward with faith and obey

Currently going through the hardest days of life. Feeling defeated and broken inside.. dwelling on my heart break and wondering how I will over come this pain. Thank you Lord for individuals like yourself, your words comforted my soul and assured me I will be ok as long as I choose that. And that’s exactly what I will do. Keep spreading your positivity, God bless you!