Victoria Osteen who is the wife of Joel Osteen is a famous American author and co-pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.
Age
Victoria Osteen was born on 28th March, 1961 in Huntsville, Alabama.
Family
Victoria was born in a christian family where her mother was a Sunday school teacher while her father was a deacon. She has an older brother called Don.
Marriage
Victoria married Joel Osteen in the year 1987. She met Joel in the year 1985 while working in their family jewelry store where Osteen had come to buy a new watch battery.
Children
Victoria and Joel Osteen have two children named Alexandra and Jonathan.
Education
Victoria attended University of Houston where she studied psychology but did not graduate.
Career
In her early years, Victoria helped her mother in her jewelry business. In church, she served alongside her parents where she would greet parishioners and assist in collecting offerings. After she married Joel, the two regularly accompanied joel’s father while he was going for mission trips to India and other parts of the world. Her passion for the ministry grew over the years and now serves as a co-pastor at Lakewood Church. She plays a vital role in each of the church service and the Night of Hope worship events across the U.S. and abroad.
Victoria founded a women’s ministry at Lakewood church that empowers women at every age and stage in life be it at home, in relationships and in the workplace, to connect and grow strong with a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ.
In the year 2010, she founded Victoria Osteen Child Literacy Program to help get books into the hands of children and break the cycle of illiteracy in the home. She is also a great supporter of community organizations, and was honored with a Community Impact Award, because of her contribution locally by the Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce.
Victoria hosts a live, call in radio show which is aired on Joel Osteen Radio, Sirius XM 128, a show that attracts a wide range of listeners from all walks of life all over the world.
Books
Victoria wrote her first book titled ‘Love Your Life’ in the year 2008 which ranked number 2 on the New York Times bestseller just two weeks after it was launched. She has also authored childrens books such as My Happy Heart box set, Unexpected Treasures, and Gifts from the Heart.
Sermons
Victoria Osteen Quotes
Below are some of the best quotes by Victoria.
“In life, we will always encounter difficult people. Don’t allow them to frustrate you or steal your joy.”
“I think money helps us. It helps us. It’s our – it’s our exchange system. But it does not buy you happiness. It doesn’t buy you health.”
“Open your heart and invite God into every circumstance because when God enters the scene, miracles happen.”
“It’s very easy for me to just encourage people in their family life and in their children. It’s just very natural to me. It’s what I feel comfortable doing, and so I enjoy it.”
“You wouldn’t go very long without eating food; don’t let your spirit starve either. Feed on the Word of God every day.”
“Open your heart and invite God into every circumstance because when God enters the scene, miracles happen.”
“It’s very easy for me to just encourage people in their family life and in their children. It’s just very natural to me. It’s what I feel comfortable doing, and so I enjoy it.”
“You wouldn’t go very long without eating food; don’t let your spirit starve either. Feed on the Word of God every day.”
“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.”
“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.”
“God loves you UNCONDITIONALLY.
“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 people closest to you need to hear your words of encouragement the most!”
“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?”
Fear is the thief of opportunity! God hasn’t given you a spirit of fear, but He’s given you power, love and a sound mind. Be bold because He is with you!
When you choose to be a blessing to others, God will bring increase to your life in return. Sow a seed and reap a harvest!
When life gets hard, you can either get bitter or move forward, but you can’t do both. Bitterness keeps you stuck. Let it go and embrace God’s restoration for your future!
Trust God with your dreams, plans, challenges and cares. He knows what’s best, and He is willing and able to fight for you!
All throughout life, people may try to strip us of our identity; our robe of favor and righteousness, but what God has given you can never be taken away.
God has chosen you and equipped you with everything you need to leave a mark on this generation. Embrace the day with confidence knowing that you can make a difference everywhere you go!
If you missed God’s direction in your life, He allows U-turns. He is a restorer, and He can make up for lost opportunities!
When opposition comes, don’t focus on the obstacle in front of you. Lift up your eyes to Jesus and look for the open door that will lead the way to victory!
You may not understand God’s timing about something, but you have to trust that His timing is perfect. Trust Him and find rest.
God’s not limited by what’s happening around you, He’s only limited by what’s happening in you. Don’t let doubt or fear hold you back from all He has for you!
God wants us to be constantly stretching and growing. There are new levels for you to rise up to. There are new treasures within you to discover. Explore what God has placed within you because He has purpose for everything within you.
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