Let's Have A Positive Attitude | Victoria Osteen - Joel Osteen Podcast

Summary

Joel Osteen Podcast Summary Episode: Let's Have A Positive Attitude | Victoria Osteen
Release Date: January 4, 2025
Host: Joel Osteen, SiriusXM

Introduction

In the January 4, 2025 episode of the Joel Osteen Podcast, Joel and Victoria Osteen delve into the transformative power of maintaining a positive attitude. This episode, titled "Let's Have A Positive Attitude," emphasizes the significance of mindset in achieving success and overcoming life's challenges. Drawing inspiration from both biblical stories and contemporary studies, the hosts provide listeners with actionable insights to cultivate a mindset that fosters growth, resilience, and faith.

Main Discussion

The Power of Attitude Over Intelligence

Joel begins by referencing a Stanford University study, highlighting that "attitude is a better predictor of success than IQ" (01:33). He underscores that while intelligence is valuable, a positive attitude can propel individuals to achieve greater heights even if they don't possess the highest IQ. Joel relates this to the biblical story of Joshua and Caleb from the Book of Numbers, illustrating how their unwavering positive attitude set them apart from their peers.

Biblical Insights: Joshua and Caleb's Exemplary Attitude

Joel recounts the story where Moses sends twelve leaders to scout the Promised Land. While ten returned with a discouraging report, emphasizing giants and fortified cities, Joshua and Caleb maintained a positive outlook. Joel asserts, "Joshua and Caleb were different; they saw opportunities for God to work in their lives rather than focusing on obstacles" (03:45). This mindset not only distinguished them but also ensured their thriving in the wilderness, eventually leading the next generation into the Promised Land.

Overcoming Negative Voices and Reports

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around combating negativity. Joel advises listeners to "hush those voices" that sow doubt and fear, drawing parallels to how Joshua and Caleb suppressed the negative reports of their peers (07:15). He emphasizes the importance of not letting negativity infiltrate personal relationships or undermine one's faith and goals.

Choosing Faith Over Fear

Victoria joins the conversation, reinforcing the message of maintaining faith. She shares that when individuals start the year with "faith believing for greater things," they position themselves to receive God's blessings that exceed their expectations (12:39). This theme is further supported by the promotion of their "More to Imagine 2025" planner, designed to help individuals set and achieve their dreams through faith and organization.

Key Insights

Attitude Shapes Destiny: A positive attitude can be more influential than intelligence in determining success. By focusing on the positive aspects and opportunities, individuals can navigate challenges more effectively.
Biblical Lessons for Modern Life: The story of Joshua and Caleb serves as a timeless reminder that faith and a positive outlook can lead to triumph even in adverse circumstances.
Guarding Against Negativity: It's crucial to recognize and eliminate negative influences—both internal and external—to maintain one's path toward success and fulfillment.
Faith as a Daily Practice: Incorporating faith and hope into daily routines, such as using the "More to Imagine 2025" planner, can reinforce positive thinking and goal achievement.

Notable Quotes

Joel Osteen (01:33):
"Attitude is a better predictor of success than IQ."
Joel Osteen (03:45):
"Joshua and Caleb were different; they saw opportunities for God to work in their lives rather than focusing on obstacles."
Joel Osteen (07:15):
"You've got to be like Joshua and Caleb. You gotta hush those voices. You gotta shut them down."
Victoria Osteen (12:39):
"When you start the year off in faith believing for greater things, that's when God will exceed your expectations."
Joel Osteen (13:04):
"It is so important to feed yourself hope and faith on a daily basis."

Conclusion

In this uplifting episode, Joel and Victoria Osteen masterfully blend scientific research with biblical wisdom to convey the profound impact of a positive attitude. They encourage listeners to adopt the mindset of Joshua and Caleb—focusing on faith, silencing negativity, and embracing opportunities for growth. By doing so, individuals can not only achieve personal success but also inspire and lead others toward a more fulfilling and faith-driven life.

Listeners are left with practical tools, such as the "More to Imagine 2025" planner, to implement these principles in their daily lives. The overarching message is clear: maintaining a positive attitude rooted in faith can transform challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality.

Additional Resources

Visit Joel’s Website: joelosteen.com
Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+: Available on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening and early access to new episodes.
More to Imagine 2025 Planner: Available for purchase to help organize dreams and goals with inspirational content.

This summary captures the essence of the "Let's Have A Positive Attitude" episode, providing a comprehensive overview of the key discussions, insights, and inspirational messages shared by Joel and Victoria Osteen.

Transcript

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Victoria Osteen (1:19)

Hi, this is Joel in Victoria. Thanks so much for listening to the podcast and thanks for supporting the ministry. We believe you're going to have an awesome 2024 healthy, productive and favor filled. God bless you today and enjoy the message.

Joel Osteen (1:33)

There was a study done at Stanford University that said that attitude is a better predictor of success than iq. They related attitude and success. You know, attitude really starts with the way we think about something or someone and that's how we developed these attitudes. You see, it's interesting because when you think about something or someone the wrong way, you develop a bad attitude. When you think about something or someone the right way, then you develop a good attitude. So they were saying either you can have a bad attitude and you lack success no matter how bright you are, or you can have a good attitude even if you're not the brightest person. That sounds pretty good to me. I'm all in. See, the truth of the matter is in the Book of Numbers there was two men who displayed this exact study. Stanford just should have studied Joshua and Caleb because these two guys were amazing in their attitude. Now many of you know the story. Moses took 12 leaders from the tribes of Israel and he told them to go into this land that God had already promised to Give them and spy the land out. He said, go in, check out the land. Bring back some produce, bring back some of the vegetation that's in the land so we can kind of have a glimpse of what. What's in that land, you know? And it talks about how the grapes were in season and how they had to carry a cluster of grapes, like on a long bar. And it took two men to get the grapes back to the camp. Listen, Randall's doesn't have grapes like that. They were big grapes. The land was flourishing. But also in that land, they saw giants. All 12 of those spies came back and they saw the same thing. And they said, yes, the land is good. Now, isn't it interesting about attitude? We can all see the same thing, but we're going to formulate our attitude by the way we think. You see, how you think is directly related to your report. What's going to come out of your mouth? The Bible says that, you know, out of the heart, the mouth speaks. That's why you can't hide a bad attitude for long. You can try to push it down. You can try to fake people out. You can try to act like you're enjoying somebody's conversation when you're thinking bad thoughts about in the hall. But let me tell you something. Eventually it's going to show up. It may not show up in that person's conversation, but I guarantee you it's going to show up somewhere else in your life. Because bad attitudes spread. They have legs. They are transferred into other areas of our life. So back to my story. They all saw that the land was filled with beautiful vegetation, great soil, but it also had giants. It also had some strong people in the land. So 10 of those leaders came back and they reported that the land is good. We agree on that. But the way we see it, we see it with giants. We see it with walled cities. We see those people way bigger than us. In fact, we are small in comparison to them. They actually described themselves as grasshoppers about that time. Joshua and Caleb, they were like, shh, shh. The scripture describes them as trying to hush the bad report. You see, they were of a different spirit. The Bible describes them of a different attitude. They were different than the rest of them. You see, they didn't see impossibilities. They saw the beautiful land. But when they saw the giants, you know what they saw? They saw an opportunity for God to work in their life. They saw an opportunity for them to trust God for what he had spoken in their life. They saw an opportunity to possess a promise and let God fight their battles for them. You see, they tried to hush the bad report. Have you ever thought in your mind, you know, you have this idea and you're excited about what God wants to do in your life? Maybe it's a promotion. Maybe, you know, you're really going to believe this is the relationship for you. It's going to work out. There's some things that you're really believing for are going to happen in your life. And it looks good. But then all of a sudden, those negative voices start telling you why it's not good and how it's never going to happen. Can I tell you? You've got to be like Joshua and Caleb. And you gotta hush those voices. You gotta shut them down. You gotta say, no, I'm not gonna listen to you. I truly believe Moses was under the impression that when they came back, they were gonna bring a good report. They were gonna encourage the camp. They were gonna bring those grapes. They were gonna go, yeah, we're gonna go get those grapes. We're hungry. We hadn't had any grapes lately, but it didn't because of the bad report the leaders brought. They couldn't hush a bad report. You know what that tells me today? That tells me that we gotta drive out negative voices. We can't be negative talkers. We can't transfer negative reports to our family. We can't transmit fear to our children. We can't discipline them from our place of fear. Listen, we want to build faith. We want to be like Joshua and Caleb. Whenever you're blaming someone, I've noticed this, and this is what the Bible tells us they did. They literally were so discouraged with this bad report that they began to cry out and blame Moses and Aaron for all the trouble. See, they couldn't even see the miracles and the good things for the fact they were so focused on all their trouble, all the bad report. So they began to blame and point the finger. Don't you know that was a bad day? It was a bad day. I'm sure that there was disputes among those people that didn't even have to be there because they were so negative. They were in such a bad mood, they couldn't see anything. Have you ever been around bad people in bad moods? Well, that whole camp was in a bad mood. And you know what happened? They stayed there for 40 years total. They complained and they remained for 40 years. And that's what a negative attitude does. That's what complaining and griping and grumbling does. So if you Find yourself in a place where you're trying to lay blame. I would encourage you to check your attitude. If it's someone else's fault, you need to check your attitude, because this is my point. Today. Joshua and Caleb had a different spirit. They had an excellent spirit, an excellent attitude. They were at the same place the other 10 men were. But they weren't going to drop to the depths of the negative situation. They weren't going to allow their faith to be destroyed. And, you know, as a result of that, they actually thrived in the wilderness when everyone else died in the wilderness because they were different. And God has called you and I to be different, of an excellent spirit. You may be in a place right now that's hard and difficult. You may not see how you're going to get out. But you think about Joshua and Caleb and how they continued to promote the Lord. They continued to work for God. They didn't die, but they thrived in the wilderness. And do you know, because they thrived in the wilderness, they were able to take the next generation of Israelites into the promised land and possess what God said they were going to possess. You know what I find really interesting about this good attitude that they had? The Bible said that when they went into the promised land, Joshua and Caleb, and took the next generation, they said to the Lord, we feel better than we ever have, we feel stronger than we ever have, and we're ready to take this land. You see, they were ready to take the land back then. Their report was, we can certainly take this land. And that's how we have to be. We have to be of a report. We can certainly do this. We can certainly fight through this. Because God is going to actually fight our battles for us. If we'll just stay in an attitude of faith and trust, God can do it. When Joshua took the next generation of Israelites into the promised land, this was his motto. This was his vision statement. And I think it's a great vision statement for each and every one of us. He told those people, he said, look, today, choose who you're going to serve. Choose who you're going to serve. Are you going to serve negative idolatry? You going to serve bad attitudes? What are you going to serve? But I'll tell you what I'm going to serve and what I've always served. And I, for me and my house, we are going to serve the Lord. We are choosing to take the high road. We're choosing to overlook and offense. We're choosing to hush those negative voices. Whether they're in our own mind wanting to come out of our mouth or they're from someone else. We have the choice and that's the bottom line. That was his mission statement to them. You choose what you think about. You choose and you decide who you're going to serve. Listen, we are Joshua and Caleb in this generation. We're not gonna pass on fear, we're not gonna pass on doubt, and we're not gonna spread a negative report. But we're gonna go in and we're gonna take the land that God promised us. Amen. Amen. Thank you Lord. Hallelujah.