The Power of I Am: Two Words That Will Change Your Life Today

This book, within just the first few pages, has changed my life. I bought this book because my friend mentioned how great the book was and how the concepts within the book had changed her life. Upon receiving the book in the mail, I quickly opened the book and began reading. As I mentioned, the first few pages really opened my eyes. The powerful and understandable messages that Joel Osteen discusses helped me to truly see how much power I have over myself and over my life. The biggest concepts I have grasped from this book is that I can and will do whatever I set my mind to, the power is inside me to be positive and to believe in myself. If I am being held back by something, it is always myself that is holding me back, but it is also myself that can push me forward to do what I want to do. I now believe in myself and believe that I can do anything. I have made my own morning mantra, thanks to this book, that makes each day worth living and more positive. With the repetitiveness at the beginning, the important concepts have been ingrained in my head. I have consciously put the tips and tricks that Joel Osteen offers into effect into my own life. The two words "I Am" can change anyone's entire world. No matter what your age, ethnicity, religion, class, etc. this book is well worth the read. This book changes your perspective on life, the world, and especially of yourself. I have completely changed how I think for the better thanks to this book. I have become a much more positive person. I have recommended this book to friends and family. My mom read this book, came back to me, and said that the messages within this book have completely changed her mindset on life and on herself as well. I am encouraging anyone reading this post, to read a few pages and see if your perspective has changed. The first few pages will quickly captivate your attention and make you want to keep reading, if not for the sake of wanting to know more, than for the sake of hearing what Joel Osteen has to say. This book has helped so many people, including my mom, my friend, and myself. I encourage you to read the other reviews on this book, read Joel Osteen's biography, and possibly read his other books as well. All will be well worth your time and your money.

I bought this book for my husband and myself to read, but instead gave it to my 13-year-old son who struggles with loneliness and depression. He is an exceptionally bright child with a genius IQ level, but fitting in with his peers is a challenge. Frequently, he prefers to hide in his room and read his physics books, study chemistry, and practice math all day long as opposed to getting out and socializing. It is a blessing to be so gifted, but often times children like my kiddo struggle with existential crises and sometimes wonder what the meaning of life is a little too much especially in today's pop culture. I share that only to express what a game changer reading this book has been for my son's mood. He began reading it 2 days ago and the first 100 pages he complained that it was repetitive. Then, yesterday that all changed and he couldn't put the book down. He started coming to me and hugging me and telling me he loved me, which was a surprise and a big deal for him especially at this age considering I'm "Mom"; but also because he has Aspie traits and has a thing about not wanting to be touched. My son has 50 pages left to read, and he says he cannot wait to finish it. He wants more books like this. More importantly, my son seems...okay...and is learning to feel okay with life in a way I have not quite seen before. He is coming out of his room. He is talking more. It is a good response and much better than I expected. A pastor who has the ability to make this big of an impression through a book on my skeptical kid deserves to be checked into. I look forward to reading the book myself, and if possible I will try to make an update. Suffice it to say for now, however, this book earns 5 stars for helping me to be a conduit of hope and love for my child.

This book greatly lifted my spirit up from being caught up in unknowingly full of fears and guilt deep inside of me to be free from self condemnation (Roman 8:1). I must admit that many of these old fears and guilt were accumulated by reading the Bible by myself (without positive revelation received from especially Old Testament) and/or by attending to some churches or listening to other preachings that always or sometimes talking about repentance and being sinner. I was not aware that at the beginning the terminology repentance was a bad thing. However, the more I followed the practice of repentance, the more mistakes I made and I repeated the same repentance over and over again uncontrollably. The truth is I am already forgiven as believer of Christ. The more I read this book, the more I acknowledge the character of God, knowing more how to please God. To please God is to keep my faith even in the midst of worst circumstances, these are only tests from God. To trust God is also to trust that I am forgiven and my past mistakes are no match for the grace of God upon me. Seeing myself like how God see me is an important step of faith in God. I pray that many more people especially Christians will receive this life changing revelation of being forgiven. It is done!

Those two words are POWERFUL! I watch the Rev. every time I can because, his message is what I grew up hearing from my Minister. I enjoyed the book so much I sent it to my nephew with a message to send it to each member of the family after he finish reading it. They have to read this book!! God Bless you Rev. Osteen....AGAIN! You were sent by GOD to minister to your flock. I love you because, you are emotional, spiritual and you give what we need to live by daily. We can listen to your broadcast then, go about our daily lives with something to carry us through the day. "I AM.... are the words I Say every moment of my day. Thank you for sharing your blessings with the world, you shall always be BLESSED! I am sure your father is very proud of you as he is In you and With you always.

Joel Osteen's material is extremely inspiring and uplifting!!! I love his encouraging words, they pick you up instantly and his work is long lasting in your heart and your mind. Has been very helpful for me on a daily basis. I refer to his words quite often as a daily refresher!!! Osteen is a very caring young man!

The trouble with Joel, and I am not knocking him, cause I actually like him, but his trouble is that if you have read one of his books, you might as well say you have read them all, because his basic premise, and unfortunately writings and stories are truly all the same. But I buy the books because they are encouraging, basic and uplifting. His books, as I guess with all pastors, are basically write ups of their sermons. In Joel's case almost verbatim (cause I sometimes visit Lakewood and I sometimes view him on TV). I call him the 'Pastor of Hope' because his messages, his writing inspire hope, and as scripture reads in Hebrews 11:1 KJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. We all need hope and Joel definitely supplies hope. Blessings!

I know the bible quite well and the writing is biblically correct with a lot of interesting ways to put God's Word to work in your life. It is easy smooth reading with a lot of substance that will open your eyes. I am glad I bought this book and I believe you will be too. If you take the time to actually read it and use the Godly principles in it it in your life it could be a life changer for you.

Two words, a noun and a verb, I am, are probably the surest vocabulary I can vocalize about my state, and to be sure, I am using them. There is no doubt in my mind that Joel Osteen stands out as the greatest encourager of our times. His faith is backed by practicality, by what the Lord has done for him and in the lives of others he knows personally, and few can argue the effectiveness of an experience. Most of the material of this book is fresh but I've read some of the illustrations in his other books. The context used, however, is sometimes different so I don't mind the repetition. The Lord has opened Joel's eyes to see applications in Scripture that I often bypass when reading the Word, and I am always blessed by the new revelations. Anyone looking to thrust their day forward will find this book a nugget. Two words, a noun and a verb in the present tense, I am, are probably the surest vocabulary I can vocalize about my state, and to be sure, I am using them.

mega ermutigend

Très intéressant, c'est un bon livre pour celui qui croit en Dieu et en son pouvoir.

leitura mto boa

Loved this book. I saw his interview on Oprah (Super Soul Sunday) and thought he was a very contemporary role model considering he is a preacher. Very respectfully written and it absolutely makes you alter your mind set even if you do not see yourself as a particularly religious individual. It will inspire you to retain your faith and will allow you to feel less pressure and worry from daily life and obligations. I have purchased another two books that Joel has written and look forward to reading them! Highly recommended if you're feeling a little lost in life and need some reassurance/inspiration to carry on the journey with positivity.. :-)

I have been reading Osteen for years along with watching his sermons on the tube. Juxtaposed the other TV Preachers on the Airwaves, Osteen transcends the conditioned tripe of orthodoxy along with the neo conservative political 'talking points' so common today. As this group floods the Airwaves seeking to advance the Fundamentalist World view of Christianity while trying to 'define' what Christianity is to the world. They do this by imposing their jaundiced historic interpretations through the lens of their shallow understandings of Jesus of Nazareth. One gets the impression that personally 'own' Jesus. Well here is your wake up call Evangelicals, you cannot 'own' Jesus. Jesus is for everyone! I graduated from a progressive Seminary at the Graduate Theological Union an entirely academic Institution with some of the greatest Theological Minds on the planet and outside of Harvard Divinity School, the GTU employs cutting edge Biblical, Theological, and Ministerial praxis. While reading Joel's latest book it dawned on me the great difference between Osteen and his immature critics. Joel is a man fused with prophetic faith so far above and beyond his critics. He is right to stand above the fray, insults, and mis characterizations of his large following of critics. That small and inconsequential army of cyber warrior spurred on by other inconsequential and small men and woman who lead other right wing Fundamentalists insecure in their faith as they stand in their pulpits and disseminate the seminal word to their obedient and uncritical followers. Joel acknowledges late in the book characterizations brought against him by his enemies that he is NOT a "prosperity minister" overturning long held and inaccurate readings of scripture by Christian Cultists too many to name in this review. I would highly recommend that you read Joel because he dispenses an inner power and prophetic witness to what Jesus of Nazareth really stands for and how he lived his life walking the dusty roads of Galilee. Joel is not disseminating the post Easter theology telling us 'what to believe' instead he is practicing the 'healing love' Jesus taught and lived which is entirely inimical to the Fundamentalist Wing of Christianity who think they OWN Jesus and whatever they say about him is sacrosanct.