Overview of Put God First In Your Life | Victoria Osteen
This episode (from Joel & Victoria Osteen on SiriusXM) is a short devotional-style message encouraging listeners to stop confusing busyness with productivity and to prioritize God and the most important responsibilities in their lives. Using biblical examples (Moses and Jethro), practical illustrations (the “big rocks” jar), and everyday scenarios (family, work, finances), Joel Osteen urges listeners to put the “God rock” first so other priorities fall into place.
Main message and themes
- Busyness ≠ productivity. Activity can drain energy without producing meaningful results.
- Prioritize intentionally: put the biggest, most important “rocks” into your life first (God, family, calling).
- Delegate and create systems for things others can do so you can focus on what only you can do.
- Daily time with God (putting God first) directs your path and leads to success and fruitfulness.
Key points & takeaways
- Multitasking often reduces focus and produces a “hurry spirit” that increases stress and lowers effectiveness.
- If you fill your life first with “gravel” and “sand” (minor tasks, social media, interruptions) you won’t have space for the big rocks (primary priorities).
- Moses’ story: he was overwhelmed settling everyone’s disputes until Jethro advised appointing leaders — a model for delegating and creating systems.
- Scripture references used:
- Psalm 90:12 — “Teach us to number our days so we may gain a heart of wisdom” (prayer for ordering life).
- Proverbs 3 — Acknowledge God first and He will direct your path.
- Practical life areas cited: family time, career preparation, spending/saving money, and spiritual life.
Practical action steps (what to do)
- Identify your “big rocks”: God time, family, primary calling/mission — place them first in your schedule.
- Schedule daily, uninterrupted time with God before checking phone or social media.
- Create systems and delegate tasks that others can do (like Moses did when advised by Jethro).
- Reduce multitasking; focus on one significant task at a time to increase fruitfulness.
- Set financial priorities: stop impulse spending, start saving with a plan for goals like getting out of debt.
Illustrations & notable quotes
- Jar illustration: Put big rocks in first, then gravel and sand will fit around them — reverse it and you won’t have room for the big things.
- “Activity sometimes just means busy.” — caution against equating motion with productivity.
- “Put the God rock first.” — core directive of the message.
- Moses and Jethro example: highlights the need for wise counsel and delegation.
Resources & offers mentioned
- 2026 365-day devotional calendar (daily scripture, declarations, journaling lines) — offered as a thank-you for a gift; request via joelostein.com or 888-567-JOEL.
- “God’s Word for Every Season” guided journal series — available at joelostein.com or by phone.
- Listen/watch options: live Sunday services online, daily podcast, YouTube, Joel Osteen Network, SiriusXM.
Episode extras (brief)
- Episode includes sponsor/promotional plugs at the beginning and end (promos for other podcasts, TurboTax stores, Boxy cat litter, and a Skills First Hiring ad).
- Joel & Victoria close by thanking supporters and praying blessings on listeners.
Summary in one line: Prioritize God and your most important responsibilities first, create systems and delegate where possible, and focus on meaningful, single-task productivity so your life becomes fruitful and aligned with God’s calling.