Victoria Osteen Quotes

Work hard, stay disciplined and be patient. Your time will come.

All through the day, there are two voices that compete for your attention - the voice of faith and the voice of defeat. Tune into the voice of faith because it is the voice of victory!

It’s so important that we set the tone for the day. We have to resist the temptation to start off worried, thinking about what’s wrong and all we have to accomplish. Start the day in faith, casting your worries on the Lord, trusting that He’s guiding and directing your steps.

We all go through waiting times that can be very difficult. We need to develop our patience, knowing that at the right time, God is going to get us to where we need to be as well as give us what we need.

Today, I want to encourage you to remember the good things God has done in your life. Too often, we let the negative things from our past dominate our thinking when we should remember what is beneficial and what is good.

When we are aware of God’s beauty in the world around us, and when we take time to enjoy simple pleasures that brighten our day, we experience a joy and delight that feeds our soul. We add value to our day and enrich our life.

If your mind can be trained to complain, then your mind can be trained to find the best. When we learn to look for what is good, it brings strength and encouragement to our hearts. It can bring peace and joy even in difficult situations.

It’s good to have dreams and goals. We should be stretching our faith. But while we’re waiting for promises to come to pass, we shouldn’t be discontent where we are. The right attitude is, “God, I’m believing for this, but I’m also happy with what I have.

Take off the negative labels and let go of what people have said to you. Quit beating yourself up for things you can’t change. God wants you to move forward in faith, believing that you are chosen, exceptional, and well able to do what He has called you to do.

If you are facing something in your life, find an encouraging Scripture to meditate on and give thanks for God’s faithfulness. As you pray the promises of God, you will feel faith rise up inside of you, and you’ll gain strength that will bring peace to your heart.

In life, we will always encounter difficult people. Don't allow them to frustrate you or steal your joy.

Learn to be content right where you are. When you are content knowing that God is in control and you stay in peace, all the pieces of your life will fall into place.

Instead of focusing on a person’s shortcomings, focus on something about them that exceeds your expectations. Look for the good and you will find it.

The choices we make today shape the people we become tomorrow.

God is more interested in growing and maturing us than just meeting a need. Embrace the growing process because He is doing a work in you.

Get in the habit of dwelling on the good and remember all that God has done for you.

It’s easy to notice what’s wrong in life, but it takes faith to recognize what’s good. Instead of having a critical eye, it’s important we develop an eye for spotting what’s good.

Get up every day and remind yourself that the Creator of the universe chose you and you are valuable to Him. Don’t let your mistakes, failures, or other people talk you out of who you are.

Get up every day and remind yourself that the Creator of the universe chose you, and you are valuable to Him. Don't let your mistakes, failures, or other people talk you out of who you are.

Don’t live frustrated. Trust that God is in control, that He’s not only directing your steps but also directing the steps of the people you need. He’s putting you in the right place at the right time.

God doesn’t want us to live worried. To become exceptional, you have to travel light. Put aside the worries and walk forward into each day expecting miracles, finding joy, and believing in God’s provision.

Gratitude is a choice. You can choose to find something to be grateful for, or you can choose to complain and be miserable. Finding something to be grateful for will change your perception of your situation.

Today really is a gift, and we have to see it that way. Maybe you’re not where you’d like to be in life, but look how far you've already come. God is doing big things in you and through you, and He has more in store.

God wants you to remember the good: what He has done for you in your life. When you remember the good, it helps you through the tough times. Use the power of remembrance to strengthen your faith and help you get through.

When we face difficulties, it can be hard to stay grateful or difficult to appreciate each day. But God works where there’s an attitude of faith. Be grateful and stay at peace. No matter what comes against you, find the good.

You may be ready to give up on a dream, but God isn’t. Don’t give up; keep believing, keep praying. He still has a way to bring it to pass. Never lose sight of the fact that the Creator of the universe is closely watching you.

Even a simple compliment holds great power. It can help someone get through the day. Spread your words of encouragement widely. Your words can give someone new life. Your words hold the power to keep them strong and give them confidence.

Don’t be so busy and stressed. Slow down and invite God into your situation. When you welcome Him into the middle of your challenges, you’ll have strength that you didn’t have, peace when you could be upset, and faith to enjoy each moment.

Too many people go through life focused on what’s wrong rather than what’s right. We have to be careful not to have a habit of seeing and being drawn to what’s negative. It’s so important to choose to see the beautiful rose before the thorn.

Victory starts in your mind. When you meditate on the truth that God is for you and He has a good plan for you, those seeds of faith will spring forth, and you will see yourself as He sees you: capable of doing whatever He has called you to do.

We have seen with our own eyes those times when God made a way. When you face tough times and your dream looks impossible, just remember. Go back and replay your victories. Relive the times when you thought you were stuck, but God opened a door.

Sometimes we have to lose something before we recognize the value in it and appreciate it. We tend to take for granted things that can’t be replaced. The happiest people are the ones who appreciate what they have right now and place value on it.

God wants you to remember the good, what He has done for you and in your life. When you remember the good, it helps you through the tough times. He wants you to move forward today. Use the power of remembrance to strengthen your faith and help you get through.

Scripture says in Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Don’t let fear become part of your identity. Don’t let discouragement define you.

God has entrusted every person with a measure of gifts, talents, and abilities. If you are faithful with what He has given you, He will multiply your gifts and increase them in ways you never dreamed. It’s not about how much you have; it’s about using what you have.

Have you been praying and believing for something that’s taking longer than you thought? Many times, people can miss God’s best simply because they give up before they see their answer come. Don’t let that be you! Be encouraged today; your answer is closer than you think.

Escucha, no puedes dejar de vivir. Cree y sigue orando, pero no esperes hasta que esta oración sea contestada para hacer planes para tu vida. Eres demasiado valiosa. Tienes dones y talentos que Dios quiere que uses. No te quedes atascada. Levanta tu bandera de victoria. Busca lo que Dios está haciendo, y sigue viviendo”.

Amigo, alguien necesita su abrazo el día de hoy. Alguien necesita su amor, alguien necesita sentir su toque. Aunque usted no se haya percatado de ello, hay sanidad en sus manos, hay sanidad en su voz y Dios quiere usarle para traer esperanza, sanidad, amor y victoria a las personas que le rodean. Si se atreve a quitar su mente de sus propios problemas, de sus propias necesidades y a buscar cómo ser de bendición para otras personas,

Seeds of greatness My question for you is this: Are you really alive? Are you passionate about your life or are you stuck in a rut, letting the pressures of life weigh you down, or taking for granted what you have? You weren’t created to simply exist, to endure, or to go through the motions; you were created to be really alive. You have seeds of greatness on the inside. There’s something more for you to accomplish. The day you quit being excited about your future is the day you quit living. When you quit being passionate about your future, you go from living to merely existing. In the natural there may not be anything for you to be excited about. When you look into the future, all you see is more of the same. You have to be strong and say, “I refuse to drag through this day with no passion. I am grateful that I’m alive. I’m grateful that I can breathe without pain. I’m grateful that I can hear my children playing. I am grateful that I was not hurt in that accident. I’m grateful that I have opportunity. I’m not just alive--I’m really alive.” This is what Paul told Timothy in the Bible: “Stir up the gift, fan the flame.” When you stir up the passion, your faith will allow God to do amazing things. If you want to remain passionate, you cannot let what once was a miracle become ordinary. When you stared that new job you were so excited. You told all your friends. You knew it was God’s favor. Don’t lose the excitement just because you’ve had it for five years. When you fell in love after meeting the person of your dreams, you were on cloud nine. You knew this match was the result of God’s goodness. Don’t take it for granted. Remember what God has done. When your children were born, you cried for joy. Their births were miracles. You were so excited. Now you have teenagers and you’re saying, “God, why did you do this to me?” Don’t let what was once a miracle become so common that it’s ordinary. Every time you see your children you should say, “Thank you, Lord, for the gift you’ve given me.” We worked for three years to acquire the former Houston Rockets basketball arena for our church. During that time, it was still for sports and music events. When there wasn’t a ball game or concert, Victoria and I would come up late at night and walk around it. We’d pray and ask God for His favor. When the city leaders approved our purchase, we celebrated. It was a dream come true. Nearly ten years later, it’s easy to get used to. Holding services in such a huge building could become common, ordinary, and routine because we’ve been doing it so long now. But I have to admit that every time I walk in the building, I can’t help but say, “God, thank you. You have done more than I can ask or think.

Live in amazement We all have seen God’s goodness in some way. God opened a door, gave you a promotion, protected you on the freeway, and caused you to meet someone who has been a blessing. It was His hand of favor. Don’t let it become ordinary. We should live in amazing at what God has done. When I look at my children I think, “God, you’re amazing.” When I see Victoria, I think, “God, you’ve been good to me.” Driving up to my house, I think, “Lord, thank you for your favor.” Don’t let your miracles become so common that they don’t excite you anymore. I read about this famous surgeon who continued to go to work every day even into his late eighties. He loved medicine. His staff tried to get him to retire and take it easy, but he wouldn’t do it. He had invented a certain procedure that he had performed over ten thousand times. It seemed so routine and so ordinary. He’d done it again and again. The surgeon was asked in an interview if he ever grew tired of performing his procedure and if it ever got old. He said, “No, because I act like every operation is my very first one.” He was saying, “I don’t take for granted what God has allowed me to do. I don’t let it become so ordinary that I lose the awe.” What has God done for you? Do you have healthy children? Do you have people to love? Do you have a place to work? Do you realize your gifts and talents come from God? Do you recognize what seemed like a lucky break was God directing your steps? There are miracles all around us. Don’t take them for granted. Don’t lose the amazement of God’s works. Fan your flames. Stir up your gifts. Sometimes we hold back, thinking we’ll get excited when the next big thing comes along. Only then will we allow that spring back in our step. But I’ve learned if you aren’t happy where you are, you won’t get where you want to be. You need to sow a seed. Maybe nothing exciting is going on; perhaps you’re facing big challenges. You could easily grow discouraged and give up on your dreams. But when you go to work with a smile, give it your best, offer kindness to others, you are sowing a seed. God will take that seed and grow it to bring something exciting into your life. The scripture tells us God will take us from glory to glory and from victory to victory. You may be in between victories right now, but keep your passion and hold on to your enthusiasm. The good news is another victory is on its way, another level of glory and another level of God’s favor.

The Scripture says that you “overcome evil with good.” You don’t overcome disrespect with more disrespect, or overcome insult with insult, or overcome shouting with more shouting. You do it by staying respectful. Be the first to walk away.

God has an assignment for you that nobody else can fulfill. God needs you. He needs your gifts, your smile, your love, your passion. You are a part of His divine plan. You have something to offer that nobody else can offer.

When our daughter, Alexandra, was about three years old, she used to wake up at night and come down the stairs into our room. Of course, we would have to take her back to bed. For a few months she was waking up two or three times a night and coming down. This was not long after I took over for my father and started pastoring. I was learning to minister, and there was a lot of stress and change just with that, so I wasn’t sleeping much. One time I was telling Victoria, “We’ve just got to do something about Alexandra. She’s coming down so much. You know, I’m just so tired. I’m not getting enough sleep.” On and on. Victoria said something I’ll never forget. She said, “Joel, just remember, twenty years from now, you’ll give anything to hear those little footsteps coming down the stairs. You’ll give anything to have her wanting to come into your room.” That changed my whole perspective. I began looking forward

A negative attitude can have devastating consequences. But when you have the right attitude, you can look at your most challenging situations and make it through by choosing to set your eyes on God’s promises.

It’s easy to point out what’s wrong. Instead, let’s begin to point out what is right, and what the other person does well. Bring value into the lives of those around you by noticing what they are doing right.

Victoria was walking through the church hallway after a service one day when she saw a young lady coming toward her in a crowd of people. As she passed her, Victoria looked her in the eyes and said, “You are so beautiful.” They had a five-second conversation, and then they both went on their ways. That young lady told me a couple of weeks later that Victoria’s small kindness marked a turning point in her life. She had been through an abusive relationship. She felt so unattractive, so bad about herself, and beaten down by life. She said when Victoria told her that she was beautiful, it was as if she’d broken the chains holding her back. Something came back to life inside her. The scripture says, “A kind word works wonders.” All through the day we can serve God by speaking kind words, offering compliments, giving encouragement, and lifting up those around us. “You look great today.” “I appreciate you.” “I believe in you.” “I’m praying for your family.