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. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
Choose to be kind. Choose to forgive. Let your love grow and shine so that people may look at the example of your life and glorify God in Heaven. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
Bitterness and unforgiveness block the flow of God’s blessing in your life and actually hinder your prayers. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
Don’t look for approval in what everyone else is doing; look for approval from Almighty God. – Victoria Osteen
Relationships are people’s No. 1 priorities. They want to have good relationships, and a lot of times they don’t. – Victoria Osteen
It’s important to recognize that forgiveness is more than mere words; it’s a heart attitude that induces a spiritual transformation. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
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! – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
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.’ – Victoria Osteen
If you’re not a parent, if you’re an aunt or uncle or neighbor, books are an amazing gift. – Victoria Osteen
We have to take care of ourselves if we are going to take care of anyone else properly. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen
God has given us all wonderful unique gifts and talents to use to glorify and celebrate Him. – Victoria Osteen
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. – Victoria Osteen