Top 132 Quotes & Sayings by Victoria Osteen - Page 2

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

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

Reality TV is to popular because it allows so many people to sit on the sidelines and just watch somebody else's life. God is saying, 'Don't sit on the sidelines of life. I have put so much in you, but you have got to be strong and very courageous. You have got to step out in faith.'

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

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.

I want to remind you today that the greatest Artist of all time created you. He dreamed about you long before you were born, before a single brushstroke of your life took place.

Choosing forgiveness opens the door of your heart and makes way for a miracle in your life.

Imagine Him smiling down on you right now. Embrace His love. Remember, you are His most prized possession, the apple of His eye!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

With His love, you can wake up every day with an attitude of faith and expectancy.

One of the most important things you can do in your life is to learn to pull back the curtain of fear so you can see it for what it really is - the enemy blowing a lot of smoke and pushing your buttons.

I believe God put that desire inside of all of us so that we can evaluate ourselves in the light of His Word in order to become all that He created us to be.

You may have made some mistakes, but just like a parent helps their child when they are learning to walk, God will help you get right back up anytime you fall.

God's Word is alive and powerful! When you declare these words over your life, the truth of God's Word draws forth the seeds of love that God deposits into us when we invite Jesus to be our Lord and Savior.

We are God's creation, and we have a responsibility to keep ourselves at our best.

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

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

I read to my children, and now they love to read. I encourage parents to carve out just 20 minutes a day. It helps you learn more about them, and really opens the door for you to speak into their life!

Life doesn't always give us what we are expecting.

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

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.

You have seeds of greatness in you! I believe our lives as Christians should be the most exciting because we have the favor and blessings of God on our side!

Remember, if you want to love your life and live it to the fullest, don't let the sun go down on your anger. If you don't have a solution to the issue, agree to disagree and focus on the importance of the relationship.

Books are such a great way to spend time with your children, open lines of communication with your children, and just build that strong foundation.

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

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

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

I think we could all do better sometimes of not overextending ourselves as much.

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.

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.

When things don't go our way, we get to choose how we will respond. We get to choose our perspective. Will you focus on what you didn't get, or what you did get?

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.

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.

If you will be the best that you can be right where you are, God will promote you and give you more.

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.

God doesn't want us to merely sit around dreaming about things we can do and be. That's a good place to start, but a poor place to stop. God wants us to turn our dreams into action.

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

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.

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

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.

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

In our family health, it's about having a balanced life, about laughing and staying on a positive note.

God's not thinking about your mistakes, failures or shortcomings. No, His thoughts toward you are good.

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

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 life feels like a yoyo, no matter the ups or the downs know that you'll always end up in the hands of Almighty God.

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?

The pressure you are facing is not going to break you. It's going to make you.

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

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

Today let me reassure you, God knows right where you are and He knows how to get you to where you need to be. Even when things don’t go the way you planned, His hand is on you.

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

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

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

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