Overview of Widen Your Lens Of Perspective | Victoria Osteen
This episode of Joel Osteen’s SiriusXM podcast features Victoria Osteen delivering an encouraging message about moving forward while you wait for prayers or circumstances to change. Using Isaiah 43:18–19 and personal testimony, she urges listeners to widen their perspective, avoid getting “stuck” on unmet expectations, and live with joy and expectancy because God is “doing a new thing” now. The episode also includes ministry announcements and resource offers (2026 devotional calendar, guided journals) plus sponsor ads.
Key points and main takeaways
- Don’t wait for circumstances to change before you live—wait expectantly on the Lord and keep moving forward with joy and enthusiasm.
- Isaiah 43:18–19: God is already “doing a new thing”—you must broaden your perspective to perceive it.
- Changing your focus from the problem to God opens you to new opportunities and growth even during difficult seasons.
- Personal testimony: Victoria describes a three-year trial that felt long but produced spiritual growth, books, and eventual vindication because she refused to get stuck.
- Practical metaphor: Eye-strain remedy (look into the distance) parallels spiritual practice—regularly “cast your eyes” beyond immediate problems to refresh perspective.
- Don’t make life plans solely around an unanswered prayer; continue developing your gifts, serving, and living fully.
- Expect the new year to be a season for turning setbacks into setups—use daily practices to cultivate expectancy.
Notable quotes and scripture
- “We are to wait upon the Lord. We're not to wait for all of our prayers to be answered.”
- “Behold, I am doing a new thing... I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” — Isaiah 43:18–19 (quoted)
- “You were made and designed to shine… you need to look out beyond this problem because I've got opportunities I'm doing some new things in the middle of your mess.”
- “Don’t get stuck. You keep living.”
Topics discussed
- How to live with expectancy while waiting for answers
- Widening your perspective to see God’s work
- Personal testimony of growth during prolonged hardship
- Practical spiritual disciplines: daily expectancy, journaling, reflection
- Analogy between physical eye strain and spiritual narrowness
- New-year encouragement and resources for daily devotion
Practical action items / recommendations
- Shift perspective: regularly remind yourself God is “doing a new thing” now, not only after circumstances change.
- Daily expectancy ritual: begin each morning thanking God, read a scripture, speak victory over your day.
- Practice the “look into the distance” habit metaphorically—three times a day step back from the problem and notice wider possibilities.
- Don’t postpone life plans or personal development awaiting one outcome—continue to grow, serve, and use your gifts.
- Journal Scripture and reflections to track spiritual growth and notice God’s movement.
Resources, offers, and calls to action mentioned
- 2026 365-day devotional calendar from Joel & Victoria Osteen (daily scripture, declarations, journaling lines). Request at joelostein.com or call 888-567-JOEL.
- “God's Word for Every Season” guided journal series for reflective Scripture writing.
- Invitation to become a Champion of Hope partner (monthly giving).
- Watch services live online, on YouTube, Joel Osteen Network, SiriusXM, or download the daily podcast.
Sponsors and disclaimers (brief)
- Riverton Chevy promotional ad (vehicle discount/financing offer).
- Tremphaya (medication for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) — benefits and safety warnings repeated.
- GoBilly (promo for Super Bowl orders).
- SiriusXM Marine (satellite weather and entertainment for boats).
This summary captures the message’s core: widen your lens, refuse to get stuck, live with joy and expectancy, and take spiritual, practical steps to perceive the “new things” God is doing now.