Dodie Osteen’s faith inspired people for decades, especially as she fought and won against liver cancer through the power of prayer and declaration of the Scriptures. It is this profound testimony of healing that will continue to inspire generations now in the wake of her memory.
After being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in 1981 and given just weeks to live, Osteen chose to stand on the promises of God. Through daily Scripture reading and bold declarations of faith, she experienced a miraculous recovery—and lived decades beyond the doctor’s report.
/**/Dodie’s message was simple yet profound: “the Word is Jesus, and when you speak the Word, you are inviting His healing power into your life.” Scriptures like Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 107:20, and Romans 8:11 became her lifeline, affirming God’s will to heal and restore. “He desires for His children to be well,” she often said. “He can do anything but fail.”
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With every declaration, she chose faith over fear. She encouraged others to replace the enemy’s lies with God’s truth, reminding them that believers have authority in Christ to bind, loose, and overcome. Her favorite verse, “I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord,” became her anthem of victory.
Dodie’s story was more than a miracle. It was a model for how to fight spiritual battles. She taught that healing isn’t just for the past; it’s for today. Jesus still heals, and His Word still works. It was Dodie’s heart for others to have the same perseverance to see God work wonders for their lives.
“Father, I pray that you’ll help us not to give up, we’ll keep on keeping on,” Dodie prayed. “And Father, no matter how hard our miracle is, it will come if we have faith to believe. Even mustard seed faith…You’re a God who keeps His promises.”
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Dodie Osteen’s faith-filled life will be remembered for her persistence that God’s healing has never stopped, and that all of His promises are still yes and amen.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
