Elevation with Steven Furtick Don’t Forget Where You Come From
6 snips
Jan 18, 2026 Discover how your past shapes your perspective as Furtick emphasizes the importance of remembering where you come from. He explores the tension between blessings and pressure, warning against entitlement while urging gratitude for everyday provisions. Through powerful biblical references, he defines the 'Manasseh effect'—choosing to forget past pain to embrace blessings. Listeners are encouraged to clear obstacles in their lives to claim God's promises and acknowledge their spiritual power through Christ.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Blessing Can Narrow Your Perspective
- Blessings create pressure that narrows perspective and makes you focus on what's missing.
- Steven Furtick notes being blessed can lead to self-pity and a 'too much and not enough' mindset.
Crying Over A $500 Bonus
- Steven Furtick recalls crying over a $500 Christmas bonus early in his career.
- He uses the memory to illustrate how a past point of reference shapes gratitude today.
Distinguish Inheritance From Entitlement
- Inheritance is something God gives; entitlement is a damaged response to it.
- Steven Furtick points to Ephesians to show we must see our inheritance clearly, not assume it's earned.