Elevation with Steven Furtick

Setup In The Stronghold

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Sep 13, 2024
Explore how stepping out of your comfort zone reveals God’s desire to help you face life's challenges. Discover the power of authentic worship through David's vulnerability in isolation. Reflect on the dual nature of strongholds as both protection and hindrance to joy. Learn about escaping mental retreats that stifle personal growth. Experience the transformative journey from despair to recognizing divine assurance, highlighting faith’s ability to bring hope even in the darkest moments.
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ANECDOTE

Son’s Album Moment

  • Steven Furtick shares a story about his 12-year-old son falling in love with an album and how that reassured him about musical taste passing down.
  • He uses this memory to connect personally before teaching about getting into God.
INSIGHT

Say What You Really Feel To God

  • Steven notes many people recite pleasant scripture fragments without living them, missing depth in worship.
  • He argues authentic faith requires expressing true feelings to God, not just catchy lines.
ADVICE

Pray Out Loud For A Week

  • Do start your prayers from where you truly are, even if you can't use formal script.
  • Try praying aloud for seven days to fight mental strongholds and focus one thought at a time.
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