Elevation with Steven Furtick I Thought It Was Through
Jul 23, 2025
Despair can feel permanent, but shifting your thoughts may change everything. The discussion reveals how entrenched expectations can block spiritual growth. Biblical insights highlight the struggle between feeling abandoned and remembering God's past help. By distinguishing between temporary distress and harmful despair, the focus is on finding hope again. The psalmist's journey from lament to remembrance is emphasized as a key transformation. Remembering divine interventions can reframe current challenges and unlock new perspectives.
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Family Crisis Before The Message
- Steven shares his family experience during a break when his son Elijah had major surgery and infection.
- He credits God's healing and uses that season as the context for the message.
Thoughts, Not Enemies, Are The Problem
- Steven Furtick identifies the core struggle as being 'what I thought' rather than external enemies or sins.
- He frames wrong thinking as the primary obstacle to God's work in your life.
Lament Can Lead To Wisdom
- Psalm 77 models moving from lament to wisdom by naming inner doubts honestly.
- Authentic lament can be the first step toward spiritual clarity and growth.