Elevation with Steven Furtick The Power Of Dependency (Lisa Harper)
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Jul 7, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Lisa Harper, a dynamic Bible teacher and author, emphasizes the power of true dependence on God for healing. She shares her personal journey of faith, highlighting how self-sufficiency can hinder spiritual growth. Lisa illustrates this with the biblical story of a man in need of healing and Jesus' probing question, 'Do you want to get well?' Listeners are encouraged to embrace vulnerability, trust in Christ, and find comfort amid struggles, ultimately leading to transformative change in their lives.
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Adoption Stories of Trust and Identity
- Lisa Harper shares a touching story of her adopted daughter calling her "Pablo" due to a confusion with the lessons on Apostle Paul. - Harper also recounts how her daughter would hurl herself off walls into her arms, symbolizing trust and dependence.
Throwing the Biscuit Incident
- Lisa humorously tells of a tense moment with her 16-year-old daughter where she threw her biscuit out the car window due to teenage sass. - They reconciled quickly with humor and grace, highlighting challenges of parenting teens.
Growing in Divine Dependency
- For human children independence is healthy, but for children of God, spiritual maturity means increasing dependence on God. - Letting go of self-reliance is essential for growing as a Christ follower.