You Can’t Let Others Control You | Steven Furtick

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  • @kristenknight9985
    @kristenknight9985 4 роки тому +496

    "If you don't have anything else you've got God and He is enough!"

    • @DubberRucks
      @DubberRucks 4 роки тому +11

      Here's a quote for you then:-
      *"You can never learn that Christ is all you need, until Christ is all you have."* - Corrie ten Boom

    • @positivereminders8592
      @positivereminders8592 4 роки тому +6

      AMEN!!!! YES!!!!

    • @mykaalmazan8692
      @mykaalmazan8692 4 роки тому +4

      🙌🏼

    • @danielcashion7358
      @danielcashion7358 4 роки тому +2

      Will you give up your most prized possession to serve God?

    • @raimundosilva4382
      @raimundosilva4382 4 роки тому

      @@DubberRucks ela não tem as provas ppse ela não tem as provas para comprovar o que ela faz do Pipa ela só lado como uma prostituta ppse ela não tem como provar o que ela faz do pipo ela só lado como uma cadela e aja como uma prostituta se com os outros está junto com ela fazendo a mesma cena

  • @dbspainting2021LLC
    @dbspainting2021LLC 4 роки тому +163

    “What is invisible is often what is most valuable “ amen 🙏

    • @curtiselmore9816
      @curtiselmore9816 2 роки тому +2

      Curtis call you good to call me a call you good to call me a call you good to

  • @nnenna9724
    @nnenna9724 4 роки тому +1454

    " he saw the tears you cried while you were waiting because you wouldn't compromise just to fit in" God knows i really felt that

  • @paoladominguez2957
    @paoladominguez2957 4 роки тому +491

    “Since satan can’t defeat you he will always try to distract you or discourage you. Because greater is He that is in you. He wants to distract you so you crash or discourage you so you quit. “ -Pastor Steven
    Thank you so much for this message.

    • @bigd7726
      @bigd7726 4 роки тому +5

      Amen !,!!

    • @calenecochran1150
      @calenecochran1150 3 роки тому +9

      Satan is defeated but he came to kill steal and destroy that is sin

    • @bestgamer4726
      @bestgamer4726 3 роки тому +9

      Don’t be focused on the devil tho but it’s good to know his strategies focus on god

    • @Solar-Busters
      @Solar-Busters 3 роки тому +3

      BINGO !!!

    • @tc7559
      @tc7559 3 роки тому

      Amen

  • @sbozalicious
    @sbozalicious 4 роки тому +327

    My father saw... My reward is with the Lord...

    • @orawright6305
      @orawright6305 4 роки тому +12

      My Father saw... Hallelujah, I'm His!!!

    • @marcimares3545
      @marcimares3545 4 роки тому +3

      @Fuert Neigt GOD LOVES YOU LIKE CRAZY😘🙏♥️

    • @divinethres
      @divinethres 4 роки тому +2

      @Fuert Neigt Jesus Loves you reguardless of what you believe

    • @matcha1701
      @matcha1701 4 роки тому +1

      @Fuert Neigt God bless you, with love.

    • @sanramoncali
      @sanramoncali 4 роки тому +3

      @Fuert Neigt then you must be insulting yourself for being HERE LOL... STALKERS

  • @Viorica-xu1vt
    @Viorica-xu1vt 3 роки тому +37

    "What is invisible is the most valuable" that really hit my soul.

  • @chasitydunnem9480
    @chasitydunnem9480 4 роки тому +311

    When i first started watching steven furtick a year ago, i watched the sermon about "Gods already working out what you're worried about" every since then God has used pastor steven continuously to speak straight to me! The annointing on him is so amazing! Pastor Steven i just want you to know 7 months ago i was a worthless addict an awful mother and wife and completely hopeless but God pulled me out of the grave and used you in a big way to help me out! Now my husband and I have been delivered from addiction we are on our way to getting our children back In a month and we are consumed with Jesus. Please, never stop or slow down!!! God is using u in people's lives that you don't know from Adam. People from states... Even contries away! Im so grateful for your obedience!

    • @janiyabeene4697
      @janiyabeene4697 4 роки тому +8

      AMENNNNN. Your testimony was awaiting you. God bless you, your husband and babies🤍🤍

    • @missybridges1710
      @missybridges1710 4 роки тому +4

      Do you have the link to that sermon? Sounds like one i need to listen to right now ❤

    • @Dc-re4xy
      @Dc-re4xy 3 роки тому +4

      That was a beautiful testimony. I dont know if God cries. If he does this story of overcoming would definitely be a tear jerker. 🙏🤗.

    • @Solar-Busters
      @Solar-Busters 3 роки тому +3

      PRAISE & GLORY TO GOD, THANK U JESUS

    • @Naturallyhealthywell
      @Naturallyhealthywell 3 роки тому +1

      god blessing on you sister.

  • @salemdover
    @salemdover 4 роки тому +58

    “God knows who left you and should have been there and God was there when you were abandoned and unwanted” mmm so GOOD

  • @Kieonwilliams97
    @Kieonwilliams97 4 роки тому +422

    Be humble I feel like god Is separating me from friends and family to better my self to help me become a better person to help me regain myself regain my faith my god is real I love him son much

  • @iraeliannah425
    @iraeliannah425 2 роки тому +16

    “What would it be like for us to live with God as our audience!!!” This really hit home!! Wow!

  • @tofumommy2167
    @tofumommy2167 4 роки тому +408

    This is me, looking for appreciation and recognition from others, which doesn't happen very often. God sees me and that's all that matter. Praise God 🙏💖

    • @stevenfurtick
      @stevenfurtick  4 роки тому +42

      God sees you! ^SF Team

    • @jdouce6074
      @jdouce6074 4 роки тому +3

      Amen

    • @jdouce6074
      @jdouce6074 4 роки тому +3

      And this is more awesome when you do from the heart seeking nothing in return. Bless Your Holy Name Dad

    • @ambermcgown5500
      @ambermcgown5500 4 роки тому +3

      Amen

    • @larrejackson8722
      @larrejackson8722 4 роки тому +3

      U are value in the Kingdom of God

  • @truthprevails387
    @truthprevails387 4 роки тому +43

    "Whether we will admit it or not. We are so good at celebrating the wrong stuff." 😭😭😭

  • @vardgracedalos8744
    @vardgracedalos8744 4 роки тому +163

    I admit. I am one of those distracted & discouraged. But thanks be to God, I am not defeated. ☝☝☝☝🙏🙏🙏

    • @stevenfurtick
      @stevenfurtick  4 роки тому +8

      It's time to celebrate! ^SF Team

    • @bobbyethompson5970
      @bobbyethompson5970 4 роки тому +1

      anen

    • @aitauaokesene5208
      @aitauaokesene5208 4 роки тому +1

      I am also like that

    • @imeldaboyles9485
      @imeldaboyles9485 4 роки тому +1

      I am too,but thanks God for loving me always ❤️

    • @uwizeye2656
      @uwizeye2656 3 роки тому

      @@stevenfurtick wawouu ...you take time to reply someone...you are really pastor ,courage ...from Rwanda

  • @danielcashion7358
    @danielcashion7358 4 роки тому +5

    When the world rejects you, God will accept you.

  • @deborahlayne6490
    @deborahlayne6490 4 роки тому +136

    You are greatly anointed...don’t ever doubt it!

  • @u2euniquetoeditions
    @u2euniquetoeditions 4 роки тому +4

    Hit up 👍 those who like Steven furtick ❤

  • @Wilbur-em1hw
    @Wilbur-em1hw 4 роки тому +74

    I am unseen. I don't feel so bad now. This was one of the most inspirational and uplifting thing I heard in the entirety of my life.

    • @stevenfurtick
      @stevenfurtick  4 роки тому +11

      Yes! Praying God would continue to show you how He sees you! ^SF Team

    • @michaeldumais2087
      @michaeldumais2087 4 роки тому +3

      I rarely follow his sermons. For some reason this morning "thanks google..." This spoke to me in ways I was still tring to piece to for a while. Untill all I needed to do is leave it and gods hands and be reminded...."

  • @thesimmonssisters1547
    @thesimmonssisters1547 3 роки тому +32

    I was getting bullied in school and was getting called names but when I heard this it is making me feel really good about myself.

    • @dessiraeclayton1123
      @dessiraeclayton1123 2 роки тому +3

      I'm sorry to hear that be strong and know that you are very beautiful inside and out and don't let negative people bring you down❤️ God loves you and I love you sister in Christ ❤️

    • @latinaprincess5901
      @latinaprincess5901 Рік тому +1

      Sorry to hear this when I hear kids being bullied the children that do this are not treated nice at home they need attention I’m not saying it’s not a bad thing to do but I pray for them and also pray for the protection kids being bullied

    • @londybonita31
      @londybonita31 Рік тому

      Don’t give up. Run your race Child of God.

  • @babyyy1847
    @babyyy1847 4 роки тому +116

    I’m in tears right now as I’m listening to this sermon while eating breakfast, I’m
    So happy I decided to open up today’s sermon and take a look at it before I started my day off. I been feeling really unappreciated by my the people that I wanted to impress. I Been depressed and weren’t happy with my situation lately because I felt unseen by the people I love but today, God is good! He let me know that I’m seen and by the most powerful father! And I’m happy and I’ll keep doing what I do, not for others but for him to see. Amen

    • @stevenfurtick
      @stevenfurtick  4 роки тому +10

      Yes! The Father saw! So glad this brought you some encouragement. ^SF Team

    • @celia3261
      @celia3261 4 роки тому +1

      @@stevenfurtick please pastor pray for me I'm called Cissy thank you so much for the word of God

    • @latoyiab79
      @latoyiab79 4 роки тому

      Amen

    • @tanyaboyle2173
      @tanyaboyle2173 3 роки тому

      Amen Praise God

    • @kaimoonrealtor7808
      @kaimoonrealtor7808 3 роки тому

      You are amazing. God created you in his image and when people turn their backs, God always reaches his hand.

  • @providersupport5318
    @providersupport5318 4 роки тому +2

    1,2,3 the devil’s after me. 4,5,6 he’s always throwing bricks, 7,8,9 he missed me every time. Hallelujah hallelujah I’m saved!!!! My God, my reward is with the Lord!

  • @sd.a3263
    @sd.a3263 4 роки тому +59

    The 30 people who disliked this video need an unseen touch from God, an eye opening

    • @jdouce6074
      @jdouce6074 4 роки тому +1

      Stay tuned. God knows how to get us woke real quick😂

    • @bobbyethompson5970
      @bobbyethompson5970 4 роки тому

      yes!

    • @catb8661
      @catb8661 3 роки тому +1

      Makes you wonder why those "thumbs down" people even tuned in. Everyone's searching.

  • @abigailmckoy1160
    @abigailmckoy1160 Рік тому +3

    “Celebrate the unseen, because what’s seen is not always what’s most significant”

  • @keeshaadams4672
    @keeshaadams4672 4 роки тому +89

    I've been struggling to get myself to a place where I need to stop having others control me, control the way I end up feeling, control my thoughts to be more like God, and I found this video, Steven you never disappoint, I needed to hear this twice with taking notes so I don't forget it, thank you

    • @Godiswatching45
      @Godiswatching45 3 роки тому +1

      Watch your eyes,ears,mouth,hands,feet,for the FATHER UP ABOVE,LOOKING DOWN WITH TENDER LOVE😃

    • @genahebert4
      @genahebert4 3 роки тому

      Amen!

    • @kathyalexander1984
      @kathyalexander1984 3 роки тому +1

      I am going through the same thing my son wants to come back home but he needs to be on is own so me and husband is looking to find another place for are self so please pray 🙏 for us 🙏 🙏.

  • @londybonita31
    @londybonita31 Рік тому +1

    My Father saw, my reward is with the Lord❤. He is enough! Thank You Lord for loving me. For seeing my potential. Celebrate the unseen.

  • @deborahlayne6490
    @deborahlayne6490 4 роки тому +127

    God ALWAYS knows exactly what I need to hear! Thank YOU, Pastor Steven, for allowing Him to use you to deliver the message! God bless you and your beautiful family!🙏💕

    • @stevenfurtick
      @stevenfurtick  4 роки тому +7

      Thanks for watching, Deborah! ^SF Team

  • @ryanstevenson7201
    @ryanstevenson7201 2 роки тому +13

    Amen! For true character is what You do and how You act when people aren’t around.

  • @sweetcaroline7409
    @sweetcaroline7409 4 роки тому +127

    “The crowd will always celebrate the wrong thing.”🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @jillallred7209
    @jillallred7209 2 роки тому +5

    Pulling down strong holds battles unseen in prayer 🙏. My body is old and broke but I can pray until my last breath. In Jesus name!

  • @NaziaNk
    @NaziaNk 4 роки тому +48

    When we focus on a God he solves our problems.. Because faith does not make things easy it makes them possible..Jesus is same yesterday, today and forever..Amen🙏🏻.. God bless you 🙇🏼‍♀️

  • @puritykabera6749
    @puritykabera6749 3 роки тому +16

    He saw my tears when I was left alone, praise be to almighty

  • @chelsea081msp9
    @chelsea081msp9 4 роки тому +29

    I’m not talking about pride, I’m talking about process❤️

    • @chelsea081msp9
      @chelsea081msp9 4 роки тому

      @@pastorstevenfurtick7389 is this
      Message for me? I’m a a 14 year old w/o bank accounts of anything. I DO feel like their is a delay in my life as if something is holding me back, from moving forward. What can I do about that tho? Should I pray more, read my Bible more or? But as for the mother in Nigeria, I am from Nigerian, but not a mother tho. I know Nigeria is struggling right now. But I can pray for them? The foundation you talked about? Do you want me to call the number ? I can if that’s what you want :) have a blessed day!!❤️ God bless you.

  • @JayJay-sm8zy
    @JayJay-sm8zy Рік тому +1

    Do things in secret my father in heaven shall reward you. Amen

  • @jeanniesue6804
    @jeanniesue6804 4 роки тому +72

    "When my father and mother forsake me,then the Lord will take me up. (even abandoned, I want you to know your Father saw who left you) "
    These lines reached deep into my spirit and I saw even more clearly how God, the Father...was always with me. Oh what a loving Father!!

    • @amyjjewel
      @amyjjewel 4 роки тому +1

      jeannie sue 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @feliciareid4471
      @feliciareid4471 4 роки тому +1

      Amen

    • @jeanniesue6804
      @jeanniesue6804 4 роки тому +1

      @Fransz Broker I understand where you are coming from. Still, I will remind you of Isaiah 55:11 that says, "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it."
      When I listened to this message that day, I was reminded that when I was "abandoned" (that word can describe several circumstances) by my adoptive parents at a very young age, that the Lord God Himself stepped in and watched over me. I could see the Hand of God...and the love of Jesus intertwined in my childhood and how He saved me from a worse fate. The above message brought me even closer in my relationship with Jesus Christ and Our Heavenly Father. He is the Father of the fatherless.

    • @Wendy-mh9dx
      @Wendy-mh9dx 4 роки тому +3

      Sometimes its your children that leave you or others your close to 😏

  • @suviunelma
    @suviunelma 5 місяців тому +1

    Praise the Lord God Almighty, amen! ❤️❤️🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @deborahlayne6490
    @deborahlayne6490 4 роки тому +73

    I’m both distracted and discouraged...please pray for me. And thank you again for your willingness to be God’s messenger, Pastor Steven!

    • @jeanpolenglagora8293
      @jeanpolenglagora8293 4 роки тому +5

      Deborah Layne my Dear cheer up and Worship him! For God says in Isaiah 41:10 Fear Not for I am with you, Do not be Dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen and I will help you. I will uphold you with my Righteous Right Hand. God is for us God is Faithful ..We are no longer slaves to sin and fear thru Jesus Christ our Redeemer.

    • @stevenfurtick
      @stevenfurtick  4 роки тому +8

      Praying for you! Don't let the clout lead you off the cliff! ^SF Team

    • @deborahlayne6490
      @deborahlayne6490 4 роки тому +1

      Official Steven Furtick thank you!

    • @aaronhardcastle4916
      @aaronhardcastle4916 4 роки тому +1

      Sending praying and love from afar!! 💓💓💓

    • @deborahlayne6490
      @deborahlayne6490 4 роки тому +1

      Aaron Hardcastle thank you

  • @beingbreezyy
    @beingbreezyy 4 роки тому +23

    I went through a season exactly a year ago where I was undervalued and under appreciated by many people. I set my eyes on things above and didn’t let my faith waver. Now exactly a year later, I am surrounded by people who don’t just compliment me on my outward characteristics but also my inward! God saw I was overlooked and stayed the course and now He has rewarded me more than I could ever imagine! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @valerieadjei-brown54
    @valerieadjei-brown54 4 роки тому +111

    i really needed this Word! Serving an audience of one.

    • @stevenfurtick
      @stevenfurtick  4 роки тому +6

      Glad this brought you some encouragement! ^SF Team

    • @kevinwaller3865
      @kevinwaller3865 4 роки тому +1

      @Heidi Green rrrrrtrtrugp blossom Brian ttttrytyryrutp spline a guy

    • @thierrymunseugandachildren802
      @thierrymunseugandachildren802 4 роки тому +2

      @@stevenfurtick hey pastor praise the Lord we love you and we pray for you that good word here in Africa Uganda Kampala , pray for me I have my small school for music for the youth orphans to teach them music and their can worship the Lord through their talents, pray for to get someone to support me am also alone , God bless you

  • @cindybates2096
    @cindybates2096 4 роки тому +3

    Nobody else may have saw your good deeds, advice, biting your tongue, or just keeping your thoughts to yourself. But your Heavenly Father saw it all, even when all you have or had has been taken away by thieves. So continue to have faith & believe that GOD IS IN CONTROL. Continue to bless your adversaries, family & friends. Lord have mercy & show my thankfulness to my caretaker today & every day. Your still in control in Jesus name we pray. Amen!

  • @osanna7779
    @osanna7779 4 роки тому +20

    "MY REWARD IS FROM THE LORD"

  • @maureenollivierre9779
    @maureenollivierre9779 3 роки тому +6

    My reward is from the Lord. Praise from others will not help me survive, because it will be all external , so I am going to let God celebrate me. AMEN.

  • @mandantesrhea502
    @mandantesrhea502 4 роки тому +43

    i’ve been going through depression and sadness lately and it keeps me up all night. i mostly wonder why am i like this and when i watched this video, i came to realise that i’ve been living my whole life trying to get people appreciate me and celebrate me. i’ve been living this life trying so hard for them to see me. when someone up there is watching me and rewarding me. thank you for this,Pastor!

  • @darialo8740
    @darialo8740 2 роки тому +2

    “After high school is over we still live for approval, it just gets more expensive.” Amen!

  • @angelsrwus8375
    @angelsrwus8375 4 роки тому +17

    My satisfaction is knowing God see's everything. The good and the bad. I will take God's approval any day. My reward is from the Lord. Thank you Pastor Furtick. Amen.

  • @tbxngs1427
    @tbxngs1427 3 роки тому +1

    If you don’t have anything else you have him and that is enough amen 🙏🏾💫

  • @sandraprebor7555
    @sandraprebor7555 4 роки тому +39

    I needed to hear this. “My reward is with the lord” Amen 🙏🏾

  • @Lachetara74
    @Lachetara74 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you lord you are amazing. Thank you. Amen

  • @dionna3674
    @dionna3674 4 роки тому +24

    God is so timely! I've been struggling with this a lot lately but tonight I decided to always give God praise for what He has done in my life!

  • @seyievinuoh2250
    @seyievinuoh2250 4 роки тому +5

    All I have is HIM and HE is more than ENOUGH🙌💕💕💕

  • @carolinegibbs2605
    @carolinegibbs2605 4 роки тому +34

    Your preaching touches my heart here in India

    • @stevenfurtick
      @stevenfurtick  4 роки тому +6

      Glad this message was helpful, Caroline. Thanks for being a part of the channel! ^SF Team

    • @savibraun7240
      @savibraun7240 4 роки тому +1

      Your messages cone alive in my life just at the right time🙏🙏thank you Jesus for using Pastor Furtick to Bless me and my family.💚☝

    • @carolinegibbs2605
      @carolinegibbs2605 4 роки тому +1

      @@stevenfurtick Always Sir....ur messages are so powerful that i always get goosebumps listening to them.... Looking forward for more..Praise the lord!🙏 I have a pryr request pls pray for a good job for me thanks

  • @loupadgett5018
    @loupadgett5018 3 роки тому +1

    Walk by faith not by sight 🙏

  • @dawnmeier2834
    @dawnmeier2834 4 роки тому +14

    Something good is going to happen today Amen 🙏. GOD bless your family amen 🙏. Enjoy this wonderful day GOD has given us. HUGS.

    • @CJ-hj8bj
      @CJ-hj8bj 4 роки тому

      Something amazing will happen to you! Blessings to you and your family, amen!!!

  • @samahendrix7154
    @samahendrix7154 3 роки тому +3

    My reward is with the Lord! Everything God wants me to have I will have. The Father saw. 🙌🏾

  • @Phiphi31
    @Phiphi31 4 роки тому +33

    I was allover UA-cam waiting for pastor steven sermon God bless you

  • @daniellelevasseur652
    @daniellelevasseur652 8 місяців тому +1

    I definitely needed this Thank you God!! Thank you Steven for delivering the message

  • @marymlelwa8471
    @marymlelwa8471 4 роки тому +31

    How good are you in celebrating the unseen.. Mathew 6:4

  • @rosynessrose6556
    @rosynessrose6556 Рік тому +1

    I have always felt like I don't fit in, and it can be lonely when the crowd doesn't accept you.
    But also it's a blessing.

  • @rosemabus1300
    @rosemabus1300 4 роки тому +16

    God is answering my prayers everyday in your messages. 🙌🏻

  • @michaeloffiong3835
    @michaeloffiong3835 2 роки тому +6

    This message was for me ...THANK YOU JESUS

  • @geetallygee5089
    @geetallygee5089 4 роки тому +9

    Many of us are unseen & unheard by family or ppl we’re connected to in some way. Am grateful for Pastor Steve’s message, an inspiring reminder. Every sermon Pastor Steve brings feels like home bringing unexplainable peace.God knows what we need before we say a word❣️ Thank you Father God

  • @annieoldenburg4461
    @annieoldenburg4461 3 роки тому +7

    I don’t have words for how much this caught me off guard, I was feeling so unappreciated for the work I was putting in at school and for my future. The timing in which I saw this video is incredible. God is amazing! Amen.

  • @ronelvanzyl1279
    @ronelvanzyl1279 4 роки тому +14

    Thank you Lord for Loving me Thank you Lord for keeping me. Celebrate the unseen.🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @oscarikenna
      @oscarikenna Рік тому

      Ronel Van Zyl,You must be a good soul ❤

  • @jordymukuna9228
    @jordymukuna9228 3 роки тому +1

    thank you pastor Steven Furtick may God bless you

  • @reggiiee7
    @reggiiee7 4 роки тому +16

    I’m trying so hard to only need Gods affirmation, it’s been one of the most difficult things to try and learn. It’s so hard to not let others effect you

    • @goddessk4610
      @goddessk4610 4 роки тому +1

      Reggiiee777 yes it is but it is possible

    • @ellens8332
      @ellens8332 3 роки тому

      What you said "I'm trying so hard" sums me up! But you said it like I got it from Steve's message "ONLY TO NEED GODS' AFFIRMATION!" Thank you for helping me find my words!

    • @reggiiee7
      @reggiiee7 3 роки тому +2

      @@ellens8332 take everything with a grain of salt don’t be blown and tossed by the winds

  • @terrykittrell7496
    @terrykittrell7496 Місяць тому

    I don't need no one's confidence or anything else all I need is God's approval and I love how he helps me see this thank you God for letting a preacher point this out for me

  • @jnayaiwinzer5766
    @jnayaiwinzer5766 4 роки тому +6

    That was very true and encouraging. " there are only two things the devil can do. He can distract you and discourage you. He will try to make you crash or encourage you to quit."

  • @zanetastefancova1819
    @zanetastefancova1819 2 роки тому

    Vždy som robila len to čo som ja chcela. Len vďaka sebe mám to čo mám a nie som na nikom závislá. Tým sa riadim celý život. Nebyť od nikoho závislá. Len to je skutočná sloboda.

  • @GhostMonkey772
    @GhostMonkey772 4 роки тому +7

    I started drinking when I was 16. I would drink at parties, but I also started drinking alone because I was unhappy, and I was in a lot of emotional pain all the time. My mom was very aggressive when I was younger, and my brother hated her and so did I. He started hanging out with shady people, he started failing all his classes, he was never home, and my parents fought all the time. I also ran away several times. I was always trying to figure out a reason as to why I was here or what the purpose of life was. So, I started looking at different philosophies, religions, and beliefs. When I was 18 after I was hungover, I got on my knees and I prayed for the first time. I asked if God was real that he would show me he was real because I couldn’t take it anymore. I was crying when I prayed for this. At that moment I felt a presence come over me like a wind. It was barely noticeable, but it was unlike anything in my life I had experienced up until that point. I was surprised when I felt it and I remember saying “what was that?” after that experience I pretty much forgot what happened and kept partying, until my senior year when I got arrested. After my arrest, my parents lost all their trust in me and I was expelled from high school. I was told never to come back. At that time, I felt afraid and hopeless. That’s when I started looking for God, and I prayed that he would reveal himself in my life and that he would give me signs. My prayers began getting answered so consistently that I couldn’t deny that God was doing something. It was mysterious and compelling. I ended up in Church and started reading the bible hours a day. I stopped hanging out with all my other friends because they were continually getting arrested. I was able to forgive my family and myself and to ask to be forgiven. I noticed how at Church people were judgmental and how they formed cliques but were afraid to be around anyone else different from them. It increased my faith because I realized Jesus was not like that and ever since I was young, I saw people as people regardless of who they were. After a while, it’s like I could see God's presence was in my life and then it felt like he wasn’t, and then he was, and then he wasn’t. One day I woke up and felt more depressed than I ever have in my entire life. I felt like I was dying on the inside. That night I prayed, and I said, God, I don’t see my life five years from now I'm going to die Jesus save me Lord, please save me. I was weeping when I said it and when I asked him to save me, I felt a presence inside of me like a heartbeat, and I felt it once like a pulse, and I said Lord please save me and I felt it again even stronger. It was like radiance. When I woke up the next morning, I had transformed everything felt brand new like I was a kid again. All my fears and all my racing thoughts everything was gone. I looked at my hands, and I said this can’t be real, it's impossible. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I saw a different person. I started praying, and the holy spirit became entirely real to me; it was washing over me and inside of me. It was total love and peace, and I heard a voice but not an audible one, it was an inner voice. It said I am with you; I love you, I will never leave you, it’s done it’s finished. That was May 3rd, 2009, and ever since then I’ve followed God, I have seen many things change and many things I know wouldn’t have changed without faith and belief. I know what it’s like to be lost to feel you have no hope. Don’t ever think you’re stuck, or life can’t change because it can. My mom is a Christian now, Its night and day. Some of the things that went away during that period were severe anxiety and my addiction to alcohol. I’ve seen and experienced so many things that are miraculous and seen how God has worked in my life. When we ask God to forgive us for what we’ve done and turn away from our sins and wrongdoings and we believe in Christ's sacrifice everything changes. His word says if we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that he died and rose again we will have eternal life but not just life after death but abundant life in the present. Our sins are erased not only past, present, and future but our burdens and fears are lifted also. Our thoughts, our minds, our hearts, our souls are transformed and united with God and we know his spirit lives in us. If you seek, pray, and knock you will know JESUS IS KING!!! HE LIVES!
    “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest”

  • @daniellekaokai3571
    @daniellekaokai3571 2 роки тому

    Ever since I discovered Element church and Pastor steven and holly furtick I cannot go a day without hearing him preach. It goes along with my prayers in the morning and night and all day long. I attend New Hope Central Oahu in wahiawa Hawaii. But I also attend elevation church. When i need a lift or just need to specificly hear a msg i pray and give it to god and then search up a sermon from pastor steven. God is so amazing. He know what i need to hear when i need to and he always direct me to pastor. Thank you so much for what you all have done and are doing in my life with all the shorts and regular sermons. FYI the sermon about "whats hurting your relationship" saved our marriage!!!!! My husband said he heard me watching it the night before. He asked can we watch it again together if you dot mind. Praise god. It would take me much time to tell our testimony, but know that so much has changed and we both god baptized and life has never been so amazing and beautiful walking with the lord together and his will. God bless and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. From Hawaii and the Kaokai ohana.

  • @moreofjaanee
    @moreofjaanee 4 роки тому +32

    Celebrate the unseen 😁😄

  • @lydiagessner4227
    @lydiagessner4227 4 роки тому +1

    See we gotta celebrate the times where we do get it right

  • @katiecopen1042
    @katiecopen1042 3 роки тому +22

    I have been feeling very unappreciated and worthless for a while this is helping me look at things a different way thank you for being obedient. I have been working myself to the bone for applause when I need to do what God needs me to do.

  • @katelynnjenkins8289
    @katelynnjenkins8289 Рік тому +2

    Thank You Lord For Speaking To Me🙏🏾💕✝️

  • @jemimaa2003
    @jemimaa2003 4 роки тому +8

    I am so grateful for this right now, I know that God is speaking to me through you. Obedience over applauses.

  • @keithbetro3965
    @keithbetro3965 Рік тому +1

    It's two years after this came out and God is GREAT about giving you what you need at the time you need it most. I shared this with my 14 year old son who is currently doing things so out of character just to fit in and that has Gotten him in a lot of trouble. This word touched him deeply and I watched the pain come and go over his face once he realized that we already have the victory. So to my son it's NEVER to late no matter what you have done, what people say, or what the world may try to make you feel, just remember God as well as your mom and I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

  • @sharonalyngdoh580
    @sharonalyngdoh580 4 роки тому +11

    Thank you Pastor Steven your sermons have really been a blessing for me. I've been going through depression and it has helped me a lot. Your sermons have also brought me closer to Jesus and my relationship with him is starting to grow God bless you pastor and your family
    Love from North East India

  • @godschilds5268
    @godschilds5268 3 роки тому +1

    I was was engaged to someone who I thought would change after we became engaged . He instead got worse. Everything that went wrong in his life he blame on everyone else. He would talk down to me and answer me with attitudes. He even said that I should be happy because he was with me even though I was not a ten. This man constantly gossiped and spoke bad about people including his own boss. We finally found an apartment and he said the only reason he got it was for me but he has never lived in garbage he ended the conversation by saying to me maybe you like this place because you must have been raised that way. I was at the point that I did not want to breath anymore. Pastor Furtick Saved me.Thank you Pastor for your Word and Love that you give us all and the the world. Your word is always heard in my home. You are absolutely ANNOINTED!!!!!! God Bless You, Your Family and Your Amazing Church Elevation🙏🏻.

  • @aimechase909
    @aimechase909 4 роки тому +10

    I've spent a long time looking for gratitude in the compliments of others, to the point where i've compromised on my ideals just to fit in, to feel like i matter. I cant rlly explain how much i needed to hear this sermon, especially because i've been trying to step away from that old thought process. I've come to realise that if you seek gratitfication in the conpliments of others, you'll never actually be happy as you're contradicting you own beliefs and morals for the attention of someone who probably doesnt rlly even care in the first place.

  • @kieshamiller8255
    @kieshamiller8255 2 роки тому

    Celebrate Gods presence anyhow! Thank you Lord for seeing my potential and keeping me.

  • @mikasa2592
    @mikasa2592 4 роки тому +5

    “what is unseen is often what is significant”

  • @charlafults3148
    @charlafults3148 2 роки тому

    Always a pleasure an absolutely the Father has seen all at all times....All this Journey belongs to my Father Yaweh and His Son Yashua Love Always your sister in Christ Rene'

  • @abhishekpaul7947
    @abhishekpaul7947 4 роки тому +17

    Amen pastor
    So wonderful message pray for me

  • @tracyjackson7065
    @tracyjackson7065 4 роки тому

    The only approval needed. HE showed me this. We are so human.

  • @jessyjae123
    @jessyjae123 4 роки тому +24

    Spoke directly to me. Just what I needed. I’ve felt like this my whole life especially with my family. Thank you pastor Steven this is such an encouraging word 🙏🙏🙏

  • @tracydye6139
    @tracydye6139 4 роки тому +45

    God literally brought me to your message tonight. I've wanted to just die in the last 10 years. So, thank you for showing me that I don't have to live to please others.

    • @tracydye6139
      @tracydye6139 4 роки тому +2

      I really hope Pastor sees my message. Sending hugs from MI

    • @nicolestark6467
      @nicolestark6467 4 роки тому +1

      I see you💕

    • @cobaincowboy7029
      @cobaincowboy7029 4 роки тому +3

      Hey may or may not but the Lord himself does. Feel better exercise helps me with my struggles. Bless you

    • @louangedelagloiredesagrace6248
      @louangedelagloiredesagrace6248 4 роки тому

      Amen true

    • @timadams7851
      @timadams7851 4 роки тому

      Exactly right everytime if for his glory olny. Im weak father, he hears and i listen. He thought me in and ind i worked out my salvation like all you blessed messes. God is just a loving father.

  • @Michael_Morehead
    @Michael_Morehead Рік тому

    Lord, let us learn how to sow the good Word of God in our own lives and in the lives of others. May we cease to sow the seeds of sin. May we awaken to the fact that you are not mocked, but we shall reap what we sow in life. Amen.

  • @craigtsbaby
    @craigtsbaby 4 роки тому +22

    My reward is from the Lord!!!!❤🙏💪🌱

  • @jillallred7209
    @jillallred7209 2 роки тому

    He sees the dependency we have on Him. And He is moved in our direction.
    Pulling down the stronghold to set us free.

  • @dianehayse6601
    @dianehayse6601 2 роки тому +2

    I've been struggling and this got to me. So much of it really hit me. So many times I have to encourage myself. So I do celebrate myself. People are always saying bad things about me...it hurts. But,I know who I am...a child of God. I'm different and I coming to understand that.

  • @MichaelSmith-qi3lr
    @MichaelSmith-qi3lr 3 роки тому +1

    Amen Pastor…. Father in Heaven your servant is listening

  • @deborahlayne6490
    @deborahlayne6490 4 роки тому +7

    Yesss!!! Thank You Lord for choosing ME! 💝

  • @annastiskin7919
    @annastiskin7919 2 роки тому +2

    The Father saw...and the Father knows....that's what matters.

  • @aliperez7154
    @aliperez7154 4 роки тому +5

    "We still live for approval; it just gets more expensive" BOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

  • @LouiseDenny-u8x
    @LouiseDenny-u8x 8 місяців тому +1

    You are sooo Awesome
    I am sooo glad I hear your messages.
    They help me more all the time
    More if I would let them 😢

  • @blesildab
    @blesildab 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you Lord for all the blessings for this month and for the coming months! Hallelujah! 🇵🇭🙏😇

  • @southsideskeleton
    @southsideskeleton 2 роки тому

    My Reward Is From The Lord, He Will Rain Down Blessing’s Upon His Earth & His People. In Jesus Name May God’s Will Come 2 Pass ☔️🌪✝️

  • @Ken-kr4sr
    @Ken-kr4sr 4 роки тому +5

    This is a preaching about realistic issues. I am so blessed by this message. Our Father indeed rewards in secret. God bless, Stephen Furtick. 💯💯🙏🙏

    • @stevenfurtick
      @stevenfurtick  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Kenneth! You as well! ^SF Team

  • @sierrashea742
    @sierrashea742 3 роки тому +1

    Oh Thank you Jesus that you saw thank you for the Holy Spirit that guides me.I thank you for the process and the progress that I know that is working within me.Oh thank you Jesus.

  • @mihaelaburlaku7481
    @mihaelaburlaku7481 4 роки тому +15

    never thought of it that way...listening to this now is exactly what I needed...I can hear God speak through Pastor Steven and it is greatly appreciated...I'm thankful for being able to hear what God wants from me

  • @gvothebarber7003
    @gvothebarber7003 4 роки тому +1

    Everybody stay blessed and prayed up Yah love y’all ✝️🛐‼️💙✡️

  • @jassicakhokhar1698
    @jassicakhokhar1698 4 роки тому +20

    This word is really for me😇😇