Elevation with Steven Furtick

Not As Long As My Song!

Aug 11, 2025
Hitting your limits is a cue for a shift in perspective, not a sign of weakness. The battle often rages in your mind, especially when you're pursuing what matters most. Exploring Psalm 13, the discussion highlights the struggle of feeling forgotten and encourages out-singing your troubles. Personal stories illustrate how everyone faces emotional walls, and combating negative thought loops can lead to spiritual breakthroughs. Ultimately, maintaining a song of trust can outlast any struggle, turning your battles into moments of praise.
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ADVICE

Change Your Level When You Hit Your Limit

  • When you hit your limit, change your level by shifting perspective and posture.
  • Stand up, praise, and declare truth over your fear to interrupt defeatist thinking.
ANECDOTE

Elijah's Surgery Exposed Human Limits

  • Steven Furtick shared his son Elijah's surgery and infection to illustrate human limits.
  • Elijah's positivity eroded when complications required a second surgery and prolonged recovery.
INSIGHT

Inner Battles Require Different Tactics

  • Internal battles are different from external ones because you can't plan or brawl your way out.
  • David could fight lions but struggled when the fight moved into his mind, showing the shift in warfare.
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