While Joel Osteen has become a global voice for this message, the theological seeds were first sown by his father, John Osteen (1921-1999), a highly respected pastor and author who founded Lakewood Church. In 1972, he authored the foundational booklet . In this 32-page work, John Osteen, as the pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, taught on the power of the spoken, positive word in achieving one's desired goals.
The book's central theme is that every person has the power to create a miracle in their life through the words they speak. Osteen draws from biblical passages such as Mark 11:24, which states, "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." He argues that this principle can be applied to everyday life by speaking positively, declaring God's promises, and expecting miracles. there is a miracle in your mouth john osteen pdf