Elevation with Steven Furtick

Are You Headed In The Right Direction?

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Jun 27, 2025
Comfort may be hindering divine plans in our lives. Reflecting on Philippians, the discussion emphasizes functional faith and perseverance during trials. Listeners are urged to assess their life's direction while embracing growth. The importance of progress for sustained happiness is highlighted, with a focus on maintaining hope, even in adversity. The analogy of a race car driver teaches the value of looking forward. Lastly, the conversation touches on water scarcity in Navajo communities and initiatives aimed at providing clean water and enhancing financial literacy.
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INSIGHT

Effort Plus Direction Equals Progress

  • Progress requires effort plus direction to be meaningful.
  • Going fast in the wrong direction is not true progress.
INSIGHT

Faith Changes Our Interpretation

  • Life's meaning depends more on how we interpret events than the events themselves.
  • Faith is an interpretation that informs our experiences, not just changes them.
ADVICE

Decide Your Why Before What

  • Decide your purpose before challenges arise.
  • Knowing your 'why' stabilizes you through life's 'what' events.
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