Joy is a focus before it's a feeling | Steven Furtick

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  • @frankwithya
    @frankwithya 2 роки тому +2

    Purpose makes pain bearable

  • @onyeomachinyeremaka6809
    @onyeomachinyeremaka6809 2 роки тому +93

    *It's the last Day of March today reminder that GOD has heard your prayers & seen your tears!Your answer is on the way!GOD knows the seriousness & urgency of your situation!He's going to move suddenly in your life!So get up & start your day!Don't worry! GOD got you!*

    • @km4336
      @km4336 2 роки тому +1

      It's not easy to hear "your answer is on the way" When you've been waiting for years.

    • @mercywamboi7856
      @mercywamboi7856 2 роки тому +2

      Hallelujah

    • @asantillanes773
      @asantillanes773 2 роки тому

      Amen...I come in agreement with this in Jesus name!!!!

    • @deejaydirect
      @deejaydirect 2 роки тому +1

      @@km4336 soooo, God is supposed to move on your schedule? They say a "day" to God is 1,000 years, so you've waited a second at best...
      #BePatient

    • @peachesmbonani6379
      @peachesmbonani6379 2 роки тому +1

      God has answered my prayers in in awe 🙏😭

  • @lettiehernandez8678
    @lettiehernandez8678 2 роки тому +44

    When facing a trial often the KEY is not restistance but acceptance; WISDOM to know the difference🙏🏼

    • @luvogiba1526
      @luvogiba1526 2 роки тому +2

      The wisdom to know the difference 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 What a Revelation!

  • @BuenasMusicaEnIngles
    @BuenasMusicaEnIngles 2 роки тому +20

    To whomever reading this you've cried your last cry about that situation. Get ready to live a happiness healthier abundantly blessed & prosperous life.I speak peace over you. GOD has covered up & protected.😇🙌🏽🕊

    • @elizabethmartin3054
      @elizabethmartin3054 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Christian. I’m afraid of losing my joy. Everything is not good these days . Pray for me …

    • @BuenasMusicaEnIngles
      @BuenasMusicaEnIngles 2 роки тому +1

      @@elizabethmartin3054 The Lord bless you as well and may he bless everything you touch in Jesus precious and marvelous name

    • @danaashburn9949
      @danaashburn9949 2 роки тому

      Thank you for that comment. Believing and receiving! Great is thy Faithfulness 🙏

    • @BuenasMusicaEnIngles
      @BuenasMusicaEnIngles 2 роки тому +1

      @@danaashburn9949 God will keep blessing you everyday and renew you everyday just trust in him♥️

  • @jessicamitchelljohnson1071
    @jessicamitchelljohnson1071 2 роки тому +156

    I am so thankful for UA-cam and for Pastor Steven Furtick for bringing the word to me everyday! You are such a blessing to me. I listen to at least 2 sermons a day sometimes even more. These sermons have helped me get through some very difficult times. Thank you Jesus!

    • @mekishamims1082
      @mekishamims1082 2 роки тому +7

      I agree he is a blessing to me as well

    • @kellyleighnaidoo9851
      @kellyleighnaidoo9851 2 роки тому +5

      I second that. Came across one of his sermons exactly a year ago when i was in a very dark place and the part of the sermon that got me and spoke to me was, "It's not your battle". Through listening to his sermons, I've been able to get through. I've learned how to pray again, lean on God again and i've not felt more spiritually confident than i do now. Jesus is certainly working through you

    • @verogesh9134
      @verogesh9134 2 роки тому +2

      Absolutely am revolving and growing too

    • @cherieh3035
      @cherieh3035 2 роки тому +1

      Me tooo !!!!!!! Amen my friend God bless you beautiful soul

    • @angiemiller8768
      @angiemiller8768 2 роки тому +3

      🙌🙌🙌 I listen to him everyday!!!! Such a blessing!!!!!!!!!

  • @user-ht6lv3wi2b
    @user-ht6lv3wi2b 2 роки тому +1

    God Bless Jordan, Lisa, Ella, Drew and Brayden. Thank God and Praise The Lord for my Life, My Family and My Home . Amen

  • @iam_thestoryteller
    @iam_thestoryteller 2 роки тому +14

    HOLY SPIRIT SHAKE THE NATIONS

  • @iam_thestoryteller
    @iam_thestoryteller 2 роки тому +4

    Bro speak the truth yo!!!

  • @carolynwaskovich7614
    @carolynwaskovich7614 2 роки тому

    6 decades on this planet and I have found the most magnificent Pastor of my entire life!!!

  • @TheSportsandFilmFellowship
    @TheSportsandFilmFellowship 2 роки тому +17

    “There’s a difference between pain with purpose and pain without purpose” “Jesus wasn’t surprised by the pain because it had purpose” 🙏🏽 so good wow

  • @Dominion_247
    @Dominion_247 2 роки тому +5

    I’m waiting somewhere , 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @GensSancta
    @GensSancta 2 роки тому +19

    The one verse I've been quoting all week is "The joy of the Lord is my strength". How timely this message is. Bless you and your Ministry, Pastor Furtick. :)

  • @STRENGTHFROMABOVE
    @STRENGTHFROMABOVE 2 роки тому +17

    My question is: are you thirsty or have you let the circumstances suppress your faith? Who told you that you can’t get well? Who told you that your business can’t be successful? Who told you that you’ve reached your limits and this is as good as it gets? Don’t let other people numb your thirst. Don’t let what you see talk you out of what God promised. Don’t let time cause you to give up on the dream He put in your heart. Don’t let mistakes you’ve made convince you to live condemned with no passion. Get your thirst back; get your fire back. God is still on the throne. He didn’t change His mind about what He promised you.
    Thanks for reading this comment, I hope you are blessed and uplifted by it. We are a new and growing channel, your support and blessings is much appreciated. Thanks and God bless you. Amen

  • @motivationeyes2852
    @motivationeyes2852 2 роки тому +1

    Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world 🥰💓🥰
    I WILL NEVER GET PIEND.........

  • @irisgonzalez4608
    @irisgonzalez4608 2 роки тому +25

    Amen..."Joy is a focus before it's a feeling" Thank you, Pastor Steven for another amazing message. ❤️✨📖✨❤️

  • @DLE2-angelat1717
    @DLE2-angelat1717 Рік тому

    Church sign - big YES vote

  • @onyeomachinyeremaka6809
    @onyeomachinyeremaka6809 2 роки тому +9

    *I invite the Holy Spirit to lead me decisions & emotional!I I let the Holy Spirit provide me guide in all my decisions.I allow the Holy Spirit to be active & alive in me by simply I inviting Him to lead every one of my decisions!!!*

    • @onyeomachinyeremaka6809
      @onyeomachinyeremaka6809 2 роки тому +2

      *To the precious one reading this never lose hope & faith when you think it's over GOD will visit you with healings blessings,breakthrough good health deliverance favour & miracle.Amen♥️🙏🏽*

  • @toiyeunguoi9614
    @toiyeunguoi9614 2 роки тому +4

    amen

  • @lisajordan377
    @lisajordan377 2 роки тому +17

    Wow, timely! God has been reminding me to worship Him in the worst of times, because that brings joy which testifies to his Presence to others. (It's also the only way through /over the storm).
    If we rejoice in trials people will know there is a good God.

  • @timetravlintrees3707
    @timetravlintrees3707 2 роки тому +2

    AMEN

  • @praveenbhapkar9414
    @praveenbhapkar9414 2 роки тому +8

    Romans 14:17
    "For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness peace and JOY in the Holy Spirit." Amen
    Psalms 126:5
    "Those who sow in tears shall reap in JOY."
    Proverbs 12:20
    Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
    Finally Joy is the fruit of Holy Spirit. When we remain in God. Worldly stuffs promotes and gives happiness (which is temporary) and not Joy (which remains throughout) no matter what life brings forth. For our FOCUS is not on worldly things but the things in heaven.

  • @JayJay-sm8zy
    @JayJay-sm8zy Рік тому

    Consider it pure joy when you face trails. Amen

  • @iam_thestoryteller
    @iam_thestoryteller 2 роки тому +4

    Stand up KING SAY IT LOUDER THEY CANT HEAR YOU!!!!

  • @NEWGREATNESS
    @NEWGREATNESS 2 роки тому +4

    SET YOUR EYES ON JESUS!!!!!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👑👑👑👑👑

  • @karentiseth7966
    @karentiseth7966 2 роки тому +1

    This is verygood reminders for brothers & sisters in Christ.We have to use wisdom

  • @pitowil6321
    @pitowil6321 2 роки тому +6

    GOD IS GREAT AMEN AND AMEN

  • @candieweyrauch1531
    @candieweyrauch1531 2 роки тому

    Thank you Pastor Furtick for this sermon. As much as we should KNOW this we need reminders on what should be the focus of our attentions.

  • @SFAngelo
    @SFAngelo 2 роки тому +1

    Amen 🙏 all praise to the most high 💕

  • @agyeimaxwell.
    @agyeimaxwell. 2 роки тому +4

    Much love from Ghana💕💕🇬🇭🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @paytonruss55
    @paytonruss55 2 роки тому +2

    "I'm excepting what u should resist, and I'm resisting what u should except" that one reached out and woke me up!! 🔥🔥

  • @nandishitiba728
    @nandishitiba728 2 роки тому

    Amen. What a powerful sermon, we look for joy in all the wrong places, people and materials when it can come from changing our perspective to what could be.

  • @АйнураСапарова-б9е
    @АйнураСапарова-б9е 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you 💝💝💝

  • @DLE2-angelat1717
    @DLE2-angelat1717 Рік тому

    Happiness is more about the happenings around us. Joy does not need circumstances. I like thinking that way generally :) great clarity from your message. Thank you!

  • @danaashburn9949
    @danaashburn9949 2 роки тому

    God used this message to bless my heart! Exactly what I needed, right at the moment I needed it the most. Victory in Jesus, my Savior forever! Praise God for answering my prayer quickly. He is worthy!

  • @dontebishop9372
    @dontebishop9372 2 роки тому +1

    Thx Pastor Furtick and family

  • @sarahindman594
    @sarahindman594 2 роки тому

    Hi im from tulsa i have been wnjoying your sermons for 2.5 years now, such a blessing and i love listening to holly tok. May god bless you and your church, I love you all. Amen

  • @setraphiri2461
    @setraphiri2461 2 роки тому

    am for Jesus joy...praise be to the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ...Thank you Pastor Steven.

  • @annadenise5821
    @annadenise5821 2 роки тому +1

    Joy is a focus, before it's a feeling 🙏

  • @jacklyndikko9986
    @jacklyndikko9986 2 роки тому +4

    The Distinction of Joy 😍
    Thanking Father God for you Sir.. 🙏🏽 Yes Amen!
    Joy is a Focus....
    Look at God

  • @shaunbeecham8522
    @shaunbeecham8522 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much Pastor Furtick. I am struggling with grief from the loss of my aunt. It helps to focus on the fact that she lived a life that pleased God and had right relationship with Jesus. For that joy that was set before me, I’ll endure the tears of missing her. It doesn’t feel good but her purpose was greater. Now I can perpetuate the name of Jesus because she taught me all about him. Thank you! I needed that word!

  • @jeanetteperez6292
    @jeanetteperez6292 2 роки тому +1

    Amen Amen 🙏🏻 thank you Jesus!😥

  • @anthonynunez3708
    @anthonynunez3708 2 роки тому

    JESUS HAD SPOKEN TO ME THANK YOU OUR LORD ❤️💙

  • @NohelaniAloha85
    @NohelaniAloha85 2 роки тому +23

    Pastor Furtick, I'm going through a really difficult time right now. I say difficult because I know nothing is impossible or to hard with God. It's one of those situations where I know there's a way somewhere, I just don't know where yet. I'm in a position of waiting. Can you and your church family pray for me please? I am not yet familiar with Gaston county and all their programs they have available to assist in these times of need. However, I am struggling to get some food in my house and I am incredibly embarrassed even putting this here... but I know God and He has always made ways when I didn't see one. Everyone's going through something right now and I know I'm not alone in this. I was in a really dark place when God called me. I was depressed and ready to quit. This was in the start of 2020, and I have had a lot to overcome since then! Glory to God. I know I'm going around my ankles to get out what I'm needing.. but I'd really be ever so grateful if you all could just keep my family in your prayers🤲 I am praying that God shows me the way through this. I can't stop moving forward, I have 5 children who are watching how mom handles these difficult seasons!! Thank you all and may God bless you with peace, love, and grace today..

    • @laceylassiter1082
      @laceylassiter1082 Рік тому +1

      Prayers

    • @nyashastacey2690
      @nyashastacey2690 Рік тому +1

      May God bless you too. I'll remember you in my prayers Christina

    • @NohelaniAloha85
      @NohelaniAloha85 Рік тому

      @@nyashastacey2690 update: God has really done some work in me and in my life... since I wrote that! He has shown up every time of need and in every season. It might not have been when I wanted Him too, or how I thought He would, but He still showed up.. amen!! I am still walking with God and still learning and growing. Thank you for your prayers and God bless you

  • @СветланаУспенская-ф6и

    Аминь.Аллилуия!!! непрестанно!!! Аминь.

  • @michaelrichnak1334
    @michaelrichnak1334 2 роки тому

    Pastor Steven Furtick he's changed me from the inside out I've been listening to him for over three and a half years. I spend an hour every night with him and he has taught me how to deal with trouble when they come. Let me clarify God has changed me but it's through his words. I cannot thank this pastor enough for what he brings to all of us!!

  • @tessamyers7148
    @tessamyers7148 2 роки тому +1

    Amen!

  • @shannonpaluchniak4676
    @shannonpaluchniak4676 Рік тому

    Loneliness looks different for everyone.. Joy is personal and a perspective and a feeling that can’t be explained..There is so much truth in this message…I’m grateful that the right word always find me..PAIN WITH A PURPOSE THAT IS PERFECT

  • @Blestful
    @Blestful 2 роки тому +5

    *My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.*
    *- James 1:2-4 (KJV)*
    ❤🙏🏼

  • @wendymccool7472
    @wendymccool7472 2 роки тому

    Thank you lord for your servant pastor Furtick

  • @rejoicemensa7656
    @rejoicemensa7656 2 роки тому +4

    What a message. God bless you pastor Steven. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @teresabonatti6503
    @teresabonatti6503 2 роки тому +1

    I am very blessed to hear Steven .He is so helpful and is a blessing to many.

  • @maxholeman814
    @maxholeman814 2 роки тому +1

    Love this church tyj ty holy and Paster Steven......

  • @marshalgriep614
    @marshalgriep614 2 роки тому +1

    It’s been hard for me to try and get back to going to church but I love that I can watch you on nights after work when things are hard or good no matter the difference I just really have been enjoying watching you man! You say it like it’s real and you help people understand without having to dissect the Bible which can be confusing. Thank you. The last two or three years has been really hard and your message has helped me find my way back man! I just want a relationship with God again and you’ve helped me find that! Thank you!!

  • @joannabaldwin7705
    @joannabaldwin7705 2 роки тому

    Amen! I know I'm watching this and a meaning to it for my life!

  • @maxholeman814
    @maxholeman814 2 роки тому +1

    Everything on this earth will come to an end. Nothing here lasts. There has to be something more. Something greater than what we know in the here and now. Something that endures. There waits for us a hope greater than anything we know on this earth and that is the hope we find in Christ and in our place with Him in eternity. His resurrection has paved the way for our own. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain when we set our hopes on the world beyond this one.

  • @lisasousa1097
    @lisasousa1097 2 роки тому

    True joy only comes from the lord

  • @nicoledewinter6616
    @nicoledewinter6616 2 роки тому +1

    I love listening to Elevation Church, I listen to Steven Furtick everyday. The word helps me with my depression.

  • @raviolivlogsoftravel
    @raviolivlogsoftravel 2 роки тому +8

    Amen 🙌🙏🏻 God thank you for this wonderful word of God you given in my life through UA-cam...i know God is working good for every 🙏🏻🙌❤Amen ..!

  • @denavess7469
    @denavess7469 2 роки тому

    I enjoy listening each day as I travel to work. Thank you sharing. ❤️

  • @marydailey312
    @marydailey312 2 роки тому

    Thank you Pastor Steven ☺️This is a good reminder for us all.God bless you, your family and The Elevation Family 🧡

  • @tommydaniels7113
    @tommydaniels7113 2 роки тому

    Wow thank you our brother in the Lord Thanks so much for sharing your words of wisdom

  • @leighlitton4814
    @leighlitton4814 2 роки тому

    So grateful for your obedience to God😇😇You definitely deliver the mail😍😍😍and I always get what I need 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰

  • @doramarisi4298
    @doramarisi4298 2 роки тому +1

    Amen, The truth of God's, Joy in the Lord Jesus , to receive the promises of the Lord,.Thank You Pastor Steven, Pray All, Jesus Bless You🙌🙌❤️❤️🙏💯

  • @Catty-v8t
    @Catty-v8t 2 роки тому +1

    Man! I owe this ministry at the very least a years worth of my income by how much these tools/weapons that are taught have changed my mind and life! Keep stepping on devils neck Elevation!🦶🏽👹😵

  • @kakoozacathie9364
    @kakoozacathie9364 2 роки тому +1

    Amen, Amen

  • @markgrant222
    @markgrant222 2 роки тому

    Thank you LORD JESUS CHRIST AMEN AMEN AMEN HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH AMEN

  • @latanyaaxel5208
    @latanyaaxel5208 2 роки тому +2

    Good morning. Thanks for the word. God bless you all

  • @priyankamahakal9178
    @priyankamahakal9178 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks you ☦

  • @alwinalex5946
    @alwinalex5946 2 роки тому

    I am praying for this pastor Steven

  • @JakairaUrena
    @JakairaUrena 2 роки тому +1

    Hallelujah! 🕊🦅🤍

  • @WhitneyAdolphe
    @WhitneyAdolphe 2 роки тому +5

    Love this

  • @nathanberg861
    @nathanberg861 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much Steven for spreading the word and motivating me as a person🙏🙏.

  • @springlite3526
    @springlite3526 2 роки тому

    Amen💛 for me I choose joy I choose to see the good ... Even if my circumstance may not be perfect .... It is a mindset ... Negative is not my normal💜🙏God is good 🙏

  • @JakairaUrena
    @JakairaUrena 2 роки тому +1

    He flips a switch on us to fix the focus on Jesus. For us to praise Him first and foremost then everything else. 💡🌅🌌🌁 ✝️

  • @susanemig972
    @susanemig972 2 роки тому

    It’s a fruit of the spirit. It’s in us if we have the Holy Ghost. We receive joy as we pray in the Holy Spirit building ourselves up in our most holy faith. Happiness depends on circumstances

  • @maggyme3
    @maggyme3 2 роки тому

    Pretty sure this one just changed my whole life. ✌️💕✨

  • @iMelvinMemel
    @iMelvinMemel 2 роки тому +5

    Amen 🙏

  • @ikechukwualex8675
    @ikechukwualex8675 2 роки тому +4

    I always feel blessed listening to your messages pastor Steve. God bless you

  • @mlondimabuza2664
    @mlondimabuza2664 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing message. Thank you pastor.

  • @carolineatkinson8555
    @carolineatkinson8555 2 роки тому +1

    🔥⚡️✨

  • @camillawolfe5989
    @camillawolfe5989 2 роки тому +1

    Amen, come on! 🙌🙌

  • @jeffrenfrow354
    @jeffrenfrow354 2 роки тому +1

    I had to stop this just to tell you so you think you very much you brought me a long way from where I was and every time I feel like I’m starting to fall away I feel like I’m starting to backslide I just look to you brother and I know I’m looking at God thank you have a blessed day

  • @chadjacobs569
    @chadjacobs569 2 роки тому +2

    I THANK GOD FOR OUR "INTERNAL HAPPINESS"/ JOY ORIGINATING FROM THE LORD🙌🙏🙌🙏..I ALSO THANK GOD FOR THE GOD SENT PEOPLE, BRINGING US "EXTERNAL HAPPINESS" THRU ACTS OF LOVE AND KINDNESS 💪🙌🙏🙌🙏

  • @priyankaommi2775
    @priyankaommi2775 2 роки тому

    pastor your sermons making my hard life very easy.. you are soo anointed and blessed by God.. thank you pastor

  • @nantezaprossy668
    @nantezaprossy668 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you pastor Stephen I really needed this sermon, and I have actually achieved it since I started focusing on joy before feeling it ohhh thank God thank God. Blessing blessing

  • @imanifoster3166
    @imanifoster3166 2 роки тому +3

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @sjo-ashvanisaswegen6194
    @sjo-ashvanisaswegen6194 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks you so much Pastor Steven! This video has given me the foresight and the tools I need right now to ensure my circumstances. God bless!

  • @markgrant222
    @markgrant222 2 роки тому

    AMEN AMEN AMEN HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH AMEN

  • @kakoozacathie9364
    @kakoozacathie9364 2 роки тому +1

    Dear lord your joy is my strength ,thank you for the gift of life you gave me Amen
    Much love pastor Steven

  • @lisafedigan4088
    @lisafedigan4088 2 роки тому +2

    Looking back on alot of my trials I am thankful that God has said he will never give us more than we can handle. And though at some points it didn't feel like that afterward I realized it is the truth. I could not handle anyone else's trials. Nor could they handle mine.

  • @shanicemcgregor1318
    @shanicemcgregor1318 2 роки тому +2

    God bless you, i enjoy ur encouragements that the Lord gives u each time to impart to us his people....watching straight out of Jamaica 🇯🇲

  • @toyiawatkins-bedeau1654
    @toyiawatkins-bedeau1654 Рік тому

    I love Steven's messages. Always on point!

  • @christinagriffin5580
    @christinagriffin5580 2 роки тому +2

    I was terminated from my job because I got caught vaping. I said thank you and laughed because I had another job the next morning making more money more welcoming. Gain gain gain gain. Thank you Lord God 💞 💞

  • @queenofalltrades888
    @queenofalltrades888 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you 🙏

  • @claudetroyxoofficial8982
    @claudetroyxoofficial8982 2 роки тому +1

    Amen to that
    I can sleep 😴

  • @FavouredDee8
    @FavouredDee8 2 роки тому

    I refuse to find joy in materialistic objects I lift my eyes to the lord who shall give me if I ask he will deliver in overflow

  • @FFcom-ik8op
    @FFcom-ik8op 2 роки тому +5

    OK man I am Indian

  • @lidus752
    @lidus752 2 роки тому +1

    The joy of the Lord is my strength ❤

  • @michellejenkins6635
    @michellejenkins6635 2 роки тому +1

    Pastor S I was watching this video about joy. The trials of it. During that video I received notice my mother died. I feel my soul crying. It hurts so bad, but I feel joy because she is with God now. Please pray for her as she transition to her new life. Amen

  • @ashleyhayes1436
    @ashleyhayes1436 2 роки тому +1

    Always an awesome word , but man THIS one was well needed, Thank you God for Steven Furtick! ❤️🙏🏾