Elevation with Steven Furtick

This Is What A Miracle Feels Like

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Aug 25, 2024
Discover how miracles unfold in everyday life, even when feelings lag behind reality. Dive into Peter's miraculous escape from prison and learn the power of persistent prayer. Explore the complex relationship between faith and emotions, emphasizing trust in God's plan. Personal anecdotes add humor as the speaker encourages recognizing individual transformations. Join in on the anticipation of divine intervention and the joy of collective worship that deepens one’s faith.
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ANECDOTE

Furtick's Diet Story About Feeling Full

  • Steven Furtick recounts trying diets and gaining 40 pounds as a newlywed to illustrate delayed feelings of fullness.
  • He uses his personal struggle with food and discipline to show feelings can be deceptive and delayed.
INSIGHT

Bible Stories Read Better Than They Feel

  • Many Bible stories are dramatic to read but hard to live; being in a miracle can feel ordinary or painful.
  • Furtick argues Acts 12 shows you can be in God's work even when your emotions say otherwise.
ADVICE

Interpret Resistance As A Sign You're Making Progress

  • Do not assume tension means you are doing something wrong; opposition can indicate you're carrying influence.
  • Furtick compares being tackled in football to getting opposition when you 'have the ball' spiritually.
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