Victoria Osteen Quotes

Open your heart and invite God into every circumstance because when God enters the scene, miracles happen.

Know today that God approves of you. He's pleased with you. He may not always be pleased with your choices or some of the things you do, but when God looks at you, He sees His amazing creation.

There will be times when we do not agree on every decision or subject, but we should always believe in one another, support one another, and move forward through life together - connected.

I've learned in my life that things change. Seasons changes, times change. We take different jobs. Our children grow. So, we have to study the people in our lives and adapt to them, because when we do that, we get more out of our relationships.

We only have a certain amount of energy for each day. If we use it for the wrong purpose, if we focus on the negative or dwell on whoever hurt us, then we're not going to have the energy we need for the right purposes.

One of the first choices we make every day is your attitude. Wake up and put on an attitude of thanksgiving!

Let me encourage you, if someone has wronged you, and you still get that cringing feeling on the inside when you see or think about that person, take it to God and allow Him to keep your heart soft and sensitive.

The way you live your life matters! Think about when you toss a stone into a pond and it sends ripples across the water - in a similar manner your life "ripples out" and has influence on those around you.

As much as you may want to, you can't control what other people say or do; you can only control yourself.

At one time or another, we have all faced the temptation to disconnect by giving someone the silent treatment. After being married to Joel for more than twenty-one years, I have learned that is not the best way to handle a disagreement.

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

In some families, parents don't read or don't have the money to spend on books.

You need to love your life; you have to appreciate yourself.

You hold the keys of change within you. You be the change you want to see.

A lot of things we're supposed to do are hard to do, but we can do them. They're always beneficial. Really, some things that are hard are beneficial.

The thing is, God has already seen every twist and turn of your life. He already knows what's in your heart. He already knows the decisions you've made. He's just waiting for you to call on Him and be honest with Him like Jonah was.

The truth is we just have a normal life, because we do have a church where our children are growing up pastor's children. And we just try to keep it really normal.

It is my desire to break the destructive generational cycle of illiteracy in the home by focusing on the children. Reading to your child has so much value as a parent because it opens the lines of communication.

You are God's own masterpiece! That means you are not ordinary or average; you are a one-of-a-kind original.

We talk a lot about hope, helping, and teamwork. Our whole message is that we are more powerful together.

Do good 'cause God wants you to be happy. When you come to church, when you worship Him, you're not doing it for God, really. You're doing it for yourself because that's what makes God happy.

Our relationships are precious, valuable treasures from heaven, and we should handle them carefully, always looking for ways to build bridges to each other's hearts.

Don't look for approval in what everyone else is doing; look for approval from Almighty God.

As you keep your mind and heart focused in the right direction, approaching each day with faith and gratitude, I believe you will be empowered to live life to the fullest and enjoy the abundant life He has promised you!

Don't fall into the trap of putting yourself last on the list or not even putting yourself on the list. That's not balance; it's not even healthy.

The people closest to you need to hear your words of encouragement the most!

Well, you can't argue with somebody that won't argue back.

I think when you have an optimistic attitude, and you believe that God is guiding you, that you will find the good things in your life and that you will lead to good relationships and good people in your life. And you can make the most of what he's given you.

Even in the tough times, He's still a good God.

We have to take care of ourselves if we are going to take care of anyone else properly.

I'd love my children no matter what.

We eat pretty healthy foods, and I've taught my kids since they were little about knocking out trans fats.

When we tend to the areas of life that are important to us, when we make those things a priority, that's when we will flourish in those areas.

In fact, we have a choice of freedom of heart to follow God.

I am unable to give my best if I don't have my best to give.

I spend my money like I don't have anything.

If you're not a parent, if you're an aunt or uncle or neighbor, books are an amazing gift.

I don't question God.

I try to listen to my children. I try to change with my children.

If you just can't seem to get ahead, you might need to check your priorities. If you've had difficulties setting your priorities, ask God to help you.

If you're not careful, you can fall into a destructive cycle of self-pity.

When God created you, He went to great lengths to make you exactly the way He wanted you to be. You are His ultimate work of art.

Get in the habit of speaking positive, faith-filled words over your life, because a healthy self-image is one of the greatest assets you can have. It will not only cause you to rise higher, but it will inspire others around you to live at their best.

I have fabulous children.

I just look at all the fruit and all the people's lives that are being changed and are being touched. And that's what we really focus on because we hear - every day we get mail, we visit with people, and their lives are being changed.

You have to make time and tend to things that are important in your life so you can live the life of blessing God has promised you!

Relationships are people's No. 1 priorities. They want to have good relationships, and a lot of times they don't.

Remember, the choices we make today shape the people we become tomorrow.

Children are our future, and God loves the children.

It's amazing what you'll discover if you start exploring what God has placed within you.

Forgiveness sets the prisoner free. And realizing that prisoner was you. That's what forgiveness does. It sets you free.

I think that we have a great opportunity to impart our wisdom and our knowledge and our experience to this younger generation. It may be different times, but experience transcends time, and wisdom transcends time.

I bake a chocolate cake from scratch every week.

It's no secret that in our society, and many before, people are trend followers. For some reason, they feel better about themselves if they are dressed in the latest fashion or have the newest tech gadget.

If we focus on loving others the way God does, scripture says that we will be fulfilling His whole law.

Children touch all of our lives. We all have the opportunity to sow seeds into the next generation, and there's nothing more important that we can leave on this earth than a legacy of faith, hope, and confidence in our God.

Everybody can make a choice to be more positive. It's about who you hang around and what you choose to watch on TV. What environment you put yourself in. It's easy to get a negative internal dialogue. You have to be aware of what's playing in your mind.

I love David's attitude in the Bible. He wasn't afraid to go against the trends. He wasn't going to be defined by the opinions of others.

It's good to find common ground with people. When you find common ground and you see things from other people's perspective, you can have a voice in their lives, you can have an influence.

We have to be careful not to look for confidence in the acceptance of others because true confidence only comes from knowing God.

Our life ripples out, and it has influence. That's why it's important that we're at our best and that we're influencing others for the good.

It's important to recognize that forgiveness is more than mere words; it's a heart attitude that induces a spiritual transformation.

I think that when you don't look at the good things around you, that you lose sight of all those good things. And you're not going to enjoy your life.

Well, you know, I just - I believe marriage should between a man and a woman.

When we obey God, we're not doing it for God ... we're doing it for ourself. Because God takes pleasure when we're happy.

It's hard to argue with someone that won't argue with you.

I just want to encourage every one of us to realize when we obey God, we're not doing it for God - I mean, that's one way to look at it - we're doing it for ourselves, because God takes pleasure when we're happy. That's the thing that gives Him the greatest joy. So, I want you to know this morning: Just do good for your own self. Do good because God wants you to be happy. When you come to church, when you worship Him, you're not doing it for God really. You're doing it for yourself, because that's what makes God happy. Amen?

You wouldn't go very long without eating food; don't let your spirit starve either. Feed on the Word of God every day.

I just think that is so important to keep a strong support system, to keep yourself encouraged.

Oftentimes, people stay where they are in life simply because of fear. But do you know that fear isn't reality? It's only a thought in your mind.

The challenges are gonna go, and your children are gonna grow, so try to enjoy this moment, and try to look at what's good, and be grateful for what you have because you will see better days.

We need to keep our families intact. We need to keep our relationships strong, because whatever happens is going to happen. And we've got to enjoy our life, and we've got to make the most of what we have today.

When we step out in faith and use the talents He's given us, we show that we trust God, that we believe He will bless our actions and cause us to succeed.

At the end of day, what matters most to God, what moves His heart, isn't our fancy words and impressive possessions - it's the condition of our hearts.

You matter to God, and every detail of your life matters to Him.

Just because you have a disagreement with your friends or family members does not mean there are not plenty of other areas on which you see eye to eye. It just means you have a difference of opinion.

Bitterness and unforgiveness block the flow of God's blessing in your life and actually hinder your prayers.

Don't settle for average. You were made for greatness.

God values you simply because He created you. You are precious to Him, and your value will never change.

God loves you UNCONDITIONALLY.

If you focus on the actions of others and allow them to constantly upset you, then you are handing your peace over to them and giving away your power.

When you receive God's love and encouragement, it will empower you to do more than you ever thought possible.

As women, we're nurturers by nature. We want to make sure everyone is happy. That's a good thing, but we also have to put ourselves on that happiness list.

There are a lot of times that we feel like our hands are tied - 'I have no control over if I'm going to lose my job.' 'I have no control over if I'm going to be able to pay my bills.' You've got to realize that that's where your trust comes in. You have to trust God, and keep your hope, because your hope is what produces your faith.