Backseat DJs: What's Controlling Your Joy? | Flip The Flow | Pastor Steven Furtick

Where your joy comes from will determine when it runs out.
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Comment Below: Are you most likely to look behind (dwell on the past), look ahead (worry about the future), or look around (compare yourself to others)?

[@soy.ingrid]

1. Dwell on the past, 2. Worry about the future, 3. Compare yourself to others.

[@jennyi4121]

I am prone to all the three...which one of the three i do the most depends on what circumstances I am going through...like currently I am looking at my future and worried...and comparing myself and feeling like I am not enough...😐

[@nedaroshan4610]

Flash backs from past sometimes attack my mind but I don’t like to dwell in the past.worried for my kids if that counts worried about future.the only person I’m comparing myself to her is myself.

[@supersusi8052]

I would also say that I am guilty of doing all three, sometimes all together at the same time . They can each have a domino effect on each other, which can really keep me farther from joy or finding myself getting "quick hits" of joy. I love this message not only because its pertaining directly to my situation, but because it points at that Joy is not something we have to "search" for. I'm thankful for my trial and will choose to put joy in front of me! Thank you Jesus.

[@jae1262]

I am prone to looking ahead most of the time and usually looking around and comparing myself to others is a result of that. I begin to think about my future and then look at what other people are doing and it will have me thinking and feeling that I have to do better or that I’m not doing enough. Then I’m in a constant circle of worry but I am working on it. God has been bringing it to my attention and I’m giving it over to Him.

[@jeaninejackson5223]

You can’t plan ahead!! Because you aren’t in control! I thought I had my future planned-then BAM!! I was struck down & my body was injured! I became disabled! I could no longer work on a job! My plan was gone! It has been very hard to accept being unable to do things because I physically can’t! I still struggle with that! My feelings have been so mixed up, because I feel I lost myself! I’m trying to find myself again! God is trying to mold me to be the person I should be now!! Please include me in prayer!

[@trustingjesus8954]

I don't know if you will get this as it has been years since your last post. But I know the pain you feel. I know God has to take away certain things to help us see the deeper purpose in our lives. There is something greater for you. Perhaps writing? Painting? Work with what God left you with ands you will see great achievement and success. God bless you. Stay strong

[@IeshaNiccole]

Listening to this sermon gave me the definition of joy! For years I have struggled trying to be joyful. I realize that I was focusing on the wrong things to give me joy. God lead me to watch this entire sermon. I feel so encouraged. I have been battling with depression, anxiety and loneliness for years. I need Him. I need Jesus!

[@jenniferreed674]

God bless this woman,for understanding, give her peace in Jesus name amen

[@lekoalablanc7787]

same thanks God 🙏🏾🤧

[@eddiewalker7252]

Relationship leads to the Power of Practicing His Presence. The Joy of the Lord is my Strength. David strengthened himself in the Lord not religion.

[@lstill2087]

Same here👆🏽 & Ive "had Jesus as my Savior" since i was 24...ABD still been tryna "maintain or manufacture "Joy🙁" as a Christian... Never seemed constant esp when I felt triggered- Always figured "I was The Problem😳" ...wasnt Praying Hard.. Or Forgiving authentically enuf... Or not being "dedicated Christian😑"

[@zaspermonarch6144]

Don’t tell your problems to people who can’t help you. I needed to hear this.

[@christinamsmith4324]

BOOM🤜🏼🔥🤛🏼 Me too, me too...

[@nomorewar4189]

Zasper Monarch - or those who wouldn’t if they could.

[@overcomer8691]

Amen

[@overcomer8691]

Me too, they really feed on it and we increase the growth of the issue, by telling them..Amen..I just encouraged myself

[@overcomer8691]

@@nomorewar4189 you said a mouth full .. Amen

[@annadeines7767]

"Sometimes I'm resisting what I should accept and accepting what I should resist." .....mic drop. He needs to put these on T-Shirts!

[@vanessacrouse8978]

🙌 agreed!!

[@livefree316]

The word of God doesn't come back void. The word of God endures forever. Steve furtick's words are void and will not last forever.

[@ceezr79]

😁👌

[@jonathantorres208]

Anna Deines absolutely loved when he said that!

[@michellediane4638]

RECIVE IT BUT BEFORE YOU GOTTS TO LEARN LEARN LEARN HOW TO SKILLETUP THE SKILL TO RETAIN,.. YEET.

[@kapsy7382]

"Tell those things in your backseat that are trying to control your joy that they are not your God" so so powerful

[@sherinesackson]

"Joy is a focus before it's a feeling"

[@chelseafinley271]

Sherine Sackson, so good!!

[@maryannathurston6170]

Well put!!!!

[@msve3730]

Steven Furtick just like you this is my testimony😔. It's not my physical scars but my Heart scars , mental scars and emotional scars.. I say to you, you are an embodiment of strength and excellence. Thank you for delivering Gods message to me. Now I know, if I'm looking for wisdom ask God, who is all knowing.

[@trustingjesus8954]

I love your videos. I have decided to stop watching Netflix and watch you instead. This is making a very positive influence in my life. I am sharing your videos with others as well. I'm a Christian but have been asking God to help me hear him, he brought me to you. I type this with tears in my eyes. You are a blessing. If you can please do a small video for children. Around 8 years old. Any topic you want. My daughter loves Jesus but struggles with public school and kids who curse and lie and she needs to know how to tell them about God. Please help me with this. I know you can help me. God bless your soul. God bless your family. What you are doing is great and you are a very special person. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. With Christ love Cristina

[@Kelly_81]

I'm struggling so desperately with loneliness. I have prayed and cried and prayed for God to consume my entire heart. Why do I allow loneliness to steal my joy? I get the worst panic attacks to where my heart actually hurts, it aches. I need your teaching right, this exact teaching to help me FLIP THE FLOW! YES AMEN.... You have no idea how MUCH this means, thank you for listening to His calling for you.

[@Kelly_81]

@Neena Thank you so very much, that means so much to me. ❤️🙏

[@JC-vd5ux]

With God you are not alone. The Servants of God are around.

[@f379986]

You are not alone.

[@tpj1959]

See a doctor Kelly. This dork is going to do you no good. I hope you get help.

[@jamiewheeler7843]

i am alone all the time, i know how you feel, its hard to find something to connect with god is first but it helps to have supporters in your journey, im 30 year old mom of 2, im a friend if youd like. :) god knows i need it

[@vmathvmath]

Pleae pray for my wife she is very sick pleae lift her up and pray for me I am sad, thank you

[@kainene.o]

vmath101 vmath101 keep your focus on Jesus. It is well with you and your wife. There is joy set before you.

[@iam_beonka]

You and your family are lifted up in my prayers

[@makikuzu6635]

Tell her to take up her bed and walk and sin no more lest worse comes upon her

[@livefree316]

May the power of God in Jesus Christ name move in your life your wife slap your family's life may experience the true presence of God may the Lord move in such a way that you experienced a revelation from him that you only need him and not celebrity preachers

[@nekodaphillip3229]

I Pray that God Heals and Restores your wife fully, in Jesus Mighty Name! Amen.

[@hooksfamilychannel]

I just gave a gift. It's not much but I only had 32 dollars , but i have recently found you and you help make my day just so much better with the way you to teach the gospel. Thank you for allowing him to use you. The back seat d.j. ..joy was awesome and hit home for this morning .

[@tammysteele1956]

I am having a full day of Pastor Steven sermons! This one definitely hit home. I learn SOOO much from his teaching. So grateful I can find them on here and watch whenever and as often as I need to. Thank you Elevation Church!!!

[@chocolatethundercherry143]

Going to God first ensures that we are keeping our focus on Him.

[@boriloveflores3470]

Please pray for me anxiety PTSD panic attacks insomnia.. Nd for my HUSBAND marquise please I need my husband home he's incarserated I pray god opens judge eyes nd reopens his case so he can come home please

[@rockeveryday5486]

Don't worry, He heard you!! ❤(He=Jesus)!

[@tammytaylor8230]

iN jESUS MIGHTY NAME

[@NJW2913]

Hello, I am in need of prayer. I am having some health issues specifically with my eyes. I pray all day long for healing but I would appreciate more than you know for anyone reading this to pray for me. I suffer from horrible anxiety that is even worse when involving health issues. This would mean so much. Thank you❤️

[@raina.9438]

Nikki W God will heal you and is always with you! 🙏🏻

[@gloriaphilip750]

May d Lord Heal u Nikki.. Jehovah Ropheca God the healer

[@AngelA-bi6jd]

My sister in Christ...i pray u look at self-deliverance. I recommend Pastor Robert Clancy (youtube). Start with a forgiveness or repentance prayer. Love you in Christ Jesus!

[@NJW2913]

Angel A thank you so much, I will take a look at that. any encouragement helps ❤️

[@mariaizmana1567]

Nikki I’m praying with you right now! When ever you read this pray and who ever joins will be blessed. I pray for complete healing and Gods will to be done. In Jesus name Amen! My daughter is very ill and I know God did not make her ill, but in the worst of times I’ve learned that God is working something I don’t understand. I do find joy in the weirdest times because I place my thoughts of what blessings are to come. She goes through severe pain which I won’t say it’s easy but I BELIEVE in His promises. Hugs n love sent to you!

[@queenj5308]

Whooo AMEN!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I say this all the time, people need to disconnect from social media and stop looking, comparing and worrying about what everyone else is doing. Learn to enjoy your life, live in the moment and be happy and thankful for what you have! 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏👏👏👏

[@Chris-eu2ls]

Thank you Holy Spirit for leading me here!

[@lekoalablanc7787]

i’m sixteen and i was struggling with loneliness and sadness since 2 years, i was praying but nothing changed, sometimes i was feeling joy but it never lasted because it didn’t came from God. I prayed so hard to find joy but i realised that i was praying only for my feeling. I’m so thankful to God because i could listen this sermon today, it completely changed my vision. God bless u 🙏🏾

[@mariedouglas7694]

I needed this word more than I needed my celery juice this morning. Thank you Lord. God bless you Steve Furtick 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@davidhaynie3011]

If he walked into the room I'd get a big hug I promise you that. Praise God

[@marleenajohn7003]

I’m from South Africa but I recently came to China to work and teach English here..I’ve been a Christian my whole life so it’s really difficult to be on a land that is barren with No Christ..The city that I’m living in doesn’t have any Churches ..in fact the Chinese government doesn’t want Christianity practiced here but every week I ensure I listen to your messages no matter how old or new it is..I am so inspired by everything that you say! I really do miss my sermons from back home and I really miss going to Church but this helps me so much..this message has truly touched me..there’s so much that I’m stressed and concerned about but you helped me realise that I should go back to my source and draw strength and Wisdom from Christ. Many Blessings To You Pastor. I hope that one day I will have the pleasure of coming to visit your church. It’s one of my goals.

[@antoniomedina299]

I always question human, i started listening to Steven because my wife, I started to look past him and listening to the message!! Last year I started a relationship with God not religion, 2019 my heart is full with the joy and faith that Christ is watching over my relationship with my wife and I

[@JeanetteHetherington]

You find who is really with you when you finally give it all to God and He gives you joy and happiness, just in his presence, and you choose to live life for God and all He calls me to and I act on that as priority #1! It hurts still.😢

[@clarissaortuno]

Thank you pastor🙏🏻 I love hearing the word of god. Please pray for me, I’ve been a really dark place for a long time. And I know, only god can heal me and filled my heart ❤️. I am a single mother of a 2 year old. Going through divorce. I just need a prayer. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jamieshelton274]

I have NEEDED to hear this! I have felt SO alone for SO long!!! I'm in a profession that requires me to help others along a healing journey. But my joy has been lacking. I have NOT felt loved or appreciated. After this message...I really do feel better. I felt like I was dying inside. I have been eating my emotions, on and off, for a year. All because I truly felt...alone. Thank you for these reminders. My pain...with a purpose. I can handle that! I love you guys!!! Thank you for your Godly wisdom!

[@overcomer8691]

Amennnn We love you too, I just said today" I too be needing prayer and encouragement" everyone be pulling on me And then when I go through I'm like mannnn who can I talk to, because I really be talking to the wrong people at times,but I'm reminded to talk to God and pull on Him because that is where my strength comes from,in Jesus name Amen

[@overcomer8691]

Or shall I say " I be talking to the right people about the wrong things" Amen

[@djdirtymitts]

I have just seen your comment on here. Just thought I'd say that I will be praying for you. I hope a year on you are not feeling alone any more? God bless you Jamie. 🙏

[@tammypurdy3657]

As long as I focus on Jesus,I will have joy😁

[@healthywealthy6559]

I’ve been listening to his sermons for the past two weeks non stop. This is one the cleanest sermons he’s preached. It is clear, simple, and succinct. They just keep getting better and better. God bless you pastor Furtick

[@samantha36]

Hi everyone 🤗 I've been experiencing some medical problems for over a year now and it's getting really hard to keep joyful. It's also really hard to manage school as I'm a student. I'm humbly requesting prayer for my medical problem as well as my spiritual life. May God continue to bless each and every one of you!

[@elevationchurch]

@Samantha Ramdhanie, I am praying for you. May God help you find joy in Him. ^EC Team.

[@christinesarahthomas7260]

Thank you Pastor Steven for this stupendous message. Your honesty is like a breath of fresh air. That is the reason I feel so encouraged and revived listening to you. Never do you portray a ' holier than thou' attitude. The Lord continue to annoint and bless you.

[@richardtuccio6481]

No matter what, or who, or when, or how, and how I'm feeling. Listening to the good LORD's WORD is always most comforting and not only to my ears, but to my soul and Spirit and not to mention my body which is The flesh and needs to be In check..

[@veronicacollymore4999]

Listening to pastor Steven Furtick put things in perspective for me.I make it listening to him,is a daily routine that I enjoy everyday. I Pray Jehovah God 🙏 continues to bless him his family and Church ❤️

[@davidjames4267]

My brthr Steven Furtick. God bless you and your family always in Jesus name, Amen David James West, a Christian man

[@fitness1222]

Beautiful Sermon, I have Joy because I have Jesus. I have nothing else.lost my home, car, everything I own even all my clothes. My teeth thru a car accident. I tried to take my life but God had another plan for me. Im still in the same place with all my material stuff. But know I have Joy from the grace of God. I sometimes don't understand how can feel Joy with my circumstances, but I really do. I read this someplace that I have to refer to it alot. J Jesus O. Others Y. Yourself Thank you for your minestry because of you I have Joy.

[@trudi9068]

I've learned through this sermon that God is my joy. The only place i will find everlasting joy!

[@cayleyish7357]

The way he turns random daily occurrences into a meaningful sermon is so incredible

[@reasonhope3083]

Shani Pottinger that’s the Holy Spirit!!

Praying for perpetual pleasantness in the presence of God...in Jesus' name. Amen.

[@ruhiab6390]

I am just discovering Elevation Church and I must say the timing is perfect as I retrace my steps back to God.Your teachings are a blessing and are helping me through this season.God bless you

[@denaadams6304]

Joy is knowing that the Lord's love is really there.

[@denisebay5800]

Joy is a Focus before he becomes a feeling 🙏🏽🙏🏽 nothing destroys joy like comparison, thank you for this message 💪🏽💪🏽🙏🏽 The gift of Joy is in Presence of Jesus that means I have to focus to what God is doing in me at the moment Wauuuu I am just blessed by this wonderful message So I cannot choose joy but I can choose my priority and joy comes from that Amen

[@carmenvannoord1592]

He is smart for saying true joy does not come from your circumstances.

[@oneiluv]

More joy laughter and happiness. God release joy into his life in Jesus name. God has a sense of humor love joy and laughter. Imagine Jesus sitting up there saying my child tap into your joy. God is good pure perfect love. Can I get a Amen what a friend I have in Jesus. Lord you have this believe and receive a blessing. Wisdom and understanding teach they shall follow those know God's voice. Strength to you all cast your cares upon the Lord. Praise God Dance like David praising God.. Joy to you...

[@jeaninejackson5223]

You are so blessed to preach/teach to reach people by your choice of opportunity to share the Word of God! Amen!!

[@emmanueloyalabu2328]

Today I make the conscious decision to put you First and to help me flip the focus. Hebrews 12. 🙏🏾

[@niqualeee]

🙌🏽 comparison is the thief of joy

[@TheMiriam821]

Joy is knowing the outcome of a problem that it's going to be victory no matter what... Even before the situation ends....

[@VJ-zw7xz]

Praying for my joy cause a lot of trials and tribulations takes it away so GOD please give to me joy during the testing of my faith in JESUS name Amen

[@RyanJordan1111]

The whole world needs to hear this man. I have volunteer orientation tonight. Very excited

[@himecastle7967]

All Praises to GOD for HE is using people to reach us out and speak to us to help us in our situations that we don’t know how to face and endure! GOD is so great! Thank you Pastor Steven! I am in this.. this sermon means so much to me right now!

[@dawnsisson]

My Notes first watch Pastor Furtick 1/13/19 Week 2 FLIP THE FLOW The Flow of Joy IN and OUT of your life. BACKSEAT DJS WHATS CONTROLLING YOUR JOY? James 1 This topic of Joy is an area of great concern for him right now. He wasn't getting more joy while he was getting more stuff, more success, etc.. If you are looking for more joy you need to be aware of what is DESTROYING YOUR JOY - DJS James 1: Trials and Temptations 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. WE might not be all going through the SAME THING but we are all going through SOME THING The Distinction of JOY We must first make a distinction in different types of TRIALS There are different kinds of trials. I need to understand what kind it is, so I know what tool to use! There is a difference from TRIALS and TEMPTATIONS TEMPTATIONS COMES FROM HELL (to destroy you) TRIALS COME FROM LIFE (to develop you) There are trials that people go through when they don't have money and trials when they do have money. Trials of many kinds It's a different distinction to say you are going through a temptation vs a trial YOU RESIST TEMPTATION BUT WITH A TRIAL IT IS NOT RESISTANCE IT IS MORE ABOUT ACCEPTANCE God give me the wisdom to let it do what it needs to do - stop resisting what I need to accept and start resisting when I don't need to accept it Don't ever judge your temptation against others temptations If there is different kinds of temptations and trials There is a different kind of JOY I want REAL JOY - NO matter what the weather is etc.. A DEEPER JOY - A FULLER JOY A PURE JOY - James calls it PURE That means there is an impure JOY We all think we have to be happy all the time! There is a pressure to be happy all the time Because we are swimming in surface level we feel like we have to be happy all the time. If we are not happy then we think there is something wrong! BLESSED IS THE SAME AS HAPPY - It's really interchangeable in the bible Happy and Joy There is joy you can have without JESUS but the question becomes this Do we mean pleasure? Sometimes it is a part but it is not the essence of Joy COUNT IT ALL JOY If you realize that everything you are going through is going to serve a purpose JOY is a product of purpose Joy has more to do with direction. Where is it coming from? DIRECTION OF JOY HEBREWS 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. You don't need a FEELING - You need a FOCUS It's like when you see something that says "Choose Joy" makes you more depressed (or choose to be Happy - that one drives me nuts!) He did NOT enjoy the CROSS, the NAILS, the PAIN He ENDURED because what was before him was more important. He prayed God to take it away but He set JOY ahead of his feelings Your JOY comes from your PRIORITIES It's your PRIORITIES Joy is controlled by PRIORITIES He could go through what he had to go through because JOY was not in the experience Don't say the devil stole your Joy! My Joy is my JOB! Its about FOCUS. WHAT HAVE YOU SET BEFORE YOU? You can't always control your feelings but you can control your FOCUS. He didn't resist it - He accepted it. Joy is before you - You are NEVER GOING TO GET IT LOOKING BEHIND YOU. The Joy set before you. Psalms 16 - In your presence is the fullness of JOY Read Psalms 16:5-11 That means there is such thing as partial JOY. Putting your joy in the wrong thing means it will be fragmented. Don't compare your JOY to others - LOOKING behind you OR LOOKING around you Nothing behind you can kill you unless you let it! Fix your eyes on the present - In your PRESENCE GOD'S PRESENCE IS EVERY WHERE! IT becomes a question of MY PRESENCE. WHAT HAVE I SET BEFORE ME? Your JOY is controlled by your PRIORITIES. WHATEVER IS YOUR PRIORITY - IS YOUR BACKSEAT DJ! Fix your eyes on JESUS - means he is your priority. Jesus said I am not driven my earthly metrics. Where it comes from - determines when it runs out. DURATION OF JOY When it comes to your joy and your sense of fulfillment - where it comes from determines when it runs out There is nothing wrong with enjoying some things - but just don't put your JOY in it! Anything you join yourself to other than Jesus will run out John 14:11 - so that your JOY may be COMPLETE My JOY is not my MOOD. JOY IS NOT A FEELING IT'S A FOCUS! What I am really asking for is more FOCUS FLIP IT! FOCUS ON WHAT GOD GAVE YOU TO DO Oh the Glory of your presence - HYMN Oh, the glory of Your presence We Your temple Give You reverence Come and rise from Your rest And be blessed by our praise As we glory in Your embrace As Your presence Now fills this place Come and rise from Your rest And be blessed by our praise As we glory in Your embrace As Your presence now fills this place Oh, the glory

[@shawnharding4811]

Thank you and God bless.

[@mailenaxt8839]

Thanks !

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Seek Jesus and His Righteousness! He will bring you what is Right for you. Trust God! It is not complicated.

[@shirleydupreez7430]

The Joy of the Lord is our Strength..!!! Fruit of the spirit!!!

[@danielmcbride5653]

Your a great inspiration for men of all generations. Keep up God's swag!!

[@camsteph67]

Daniel McBride Amen!

[@johnbouwens2024]

I found Steven on t,b,n, tv here in wonderful Salem OR while recovering from 9 surgerys on my shoulder ,,, 29 months home from work accident at work then bone infection ,,,, I went through hell with this 9 different stays at the same hospital here in Salem ,,, then recovering at home each time ,,, I have always had God in my life ,,, and needed him the most then when I found Steven furtick I was sooo depressed ,,,, Steven way of preaching lit a fire under my butt ,,, and turned things around for me in my head and and my heart ,,, crash the chatter box was next,,,, wow,,, I still had 4 more surgerys to go and my out look on life had changed lots,, my fath restored even bigger then before ,,,, my life is back to normal , at work and at home ,,, Steven furtick got me through all that I'm so hooked on god now,,, thank you brother with all my love thank you

[@nicolecastro7836]

"It's not about God's presence. It's about yours. Are you present?" WOW! So good!

[@chichi_ogbu]

I cannot express how much the sermons on this channel affects me. Thank you Jesus!!!!

[@brendacarpten514]

Praise God for this message. I am a caregiver and I am learning how to have joy each day.

[@163000gt]

These sermons has changed my life and has given me such a new prospective in my walk with God. Thank you Pastor Steven!!!

[@ixa-3140]

Praise God brother check out Joseph Prince

[@sharondickerson6817]

Pastor Furtick, even though Alabama loss, we still won because you have one of our coaches

[@Triniminie]

Powerful message ... Thank you for blessing me and sharing this with me ... This particular message resonated in my heart as it is my current struggle .God bless all those that are reading here ...

[@adonnicabarela1750]

Youre so right 😢.. God knows my joy besides the gift of NOW KNOWING the lord is within me , MY SON MESSIAH , HE IS MY HEART MY BESTFRIEND MY BLOOD MY SON MY EVERYTHING and yes... I HAVE BEEN LOOKINHG SO FAR FORWARD because im so anxious to get to where god has promised us ... THAT IM MISSING PRECIOUS MOMENTS WITH MY BABY BOY . Thank you !!

[@jamieconner8852]

Gm hope everyone has an amazing n prosperous day love u all

[@kimduvall1537]

Wow! When our joy runs out, it determines the wrong place it was coming from.

[@sandrabailey2433]

I didn't think I could have joy in the bad situation I am in but God has shown me that I was wrong I am finding joy getting back to God this is so needed thank you

[@relanaallen5513]

This was the best sermon I ever heard on joy. Most people tell you to be joyful I didnt know how. My heart is fractured but this redirection helps.

[@vonnac1848]

This sermon was exactly what I needed! I prayed before I got on KZbin for me to find the words the Lord wanted me to hear. I actually was watching another video and accidentally clicked on this specific sermon. I cried throughout the message because this was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you sooo much! Glory to God and I pray this ministry continues to grow and thrive.

[@samridhlugun]

In very few words, I want to say Thank you, Steven Furtick!

[@loraj.5065]

J.E.S.U.S!!!!! Such a profound and powerful, life changing word.... Thank you Pastor Furtick & Elevation.. You are such a blessing to me. 🙏🏼✝️🙌🏼❤️

[@eddiewalker7252]

I came that you might have Joy, and have it more abundantly! Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the Morning. Put on the garments of Praise, for spirit of heaviness that your Joy may be full. Pray without ceasing is an attitude of Gratitude and Joy.

[@deemusicbmiscott1576]

Lifting Up My Son's, GRANDBABIES & Sisters-in-the LORD 🙏❣️❤️ The PEACE OF GOD that Surpasses ALL HUMAN UNDERSTANDING, UNCONDITIONAL L L❤️VE😘 GOD'S UNSPEAKABLE J😍OY!!

[@bcool5208]

I'm listening to him now. He is wise. God bless him.

[@GracefulGlamDigitals]

Wow how on time was this word! Things have transpired over the last 2 months and my husband and I have allowed it to control our joy! So much so that my pregnancy has turned high risk and become quite alarming! But no longer after this night! My focus has been realigned and I thank you. God bless ! 💜

[@marjoriecabrera8479]

I’m going to continue to pray that your KZbin sermons are dubbed in Spanish and of course other languages because I’d love to share them with my family. God bless you pastor. This message blessed me.

[@mikewagner4408]

This is preaching that saves lives & resurrects joy

[@ScotiaGirl902]

I really like this Pastor, he keeps my attention and I have taken so much from this message

[@earldavis5473]

I listen to Pastor Furtick everyday and I must say that his perspective on lots of otherwise "mundane" things and issues puts life into perspective. I feel so "wise" when I now speak because my way of looking at things are forever changed.Thank you. I am forever blessed

[@ScottCoolidgestylist]

As always God's timing is perfect! God bless you Pastor!

[@charmainetannis3197]

Pray for me I have so many surgery just had another 1 keep me and my family in ur prayers.may God bless u and thank u and ur congregation. Amen

[@wanjiruchelagat6565]

Will definitely remember you..get well soon and receive your healing in Jesus name!!

[@troymillerpgh]

This is too good! I've felt the same way, that the biblical relationship between joy and happiness is more complicated than most teach. Great message right here and exactly what I needed today.

[@zee4zimmi]

True bro

[@karenscott1167]

Thank you Steven, I listen to you regularly. I learn a lot from you. You Bless my soul. Thank you for the man of God you are in it's truth and fulness. You are the making a great difference in my life.

[@aimeegabriel3801]

So on point as always. Thank you for sharing these videos Pastor Steve and Elevation Church. 🙌🏽❤️

[@jacquieturner4658]

The joy of the Lord is my strength and nothing should control our joy except the word of God

[@shirleydupreez7430]

In Your presence is the fulness of joy !!!! 🙌 🙌

[@bridgestsj3824]

Lord God my source of joy send me help to fully trust in You and to accept your will n to rust in your plans for myself........................ Amen

[@sarasantos4076]

Focus on the helpful things brings me joy.

[@poetrypathway9299]

“Joy is a focus before it’s a feeling!” (Furtick) I’m living this now and feel greatly encouraged through your message, thank you Pastor!👏🏻

[@beverlyburlew8290]

Your Wisdom at such a young age amazes me. God is really got his hand on you.😇

[@billygreen6387]

I'm so glad I found this. It's not the first of your sermons but this one is so relevant. Spoke to one of my staff about Joy and the question asked... " What has become of your joy???" Thank you so much for your encouragement.

[@angelamullins3494]

When we worship God from a true worshers heart we get the fruit of the spirit Joy

[@belovedrey8214]

Pastor I'm so proud to call you my Pastor you are so original no fake at all you show us the you go many times thru situation we are and face it. You work so hard for all of us is doesnt matter the time you always has new videos for us to lift us to encourage us to help us to go to trials hopefully is a God that will never leave us alone. All your videos and Facebook msg come always on time of needs i dont ever see a Pastor with this type of commitment with your people I pray God keeping bless you with energy to keep talking to us and help us to go tru life situation. I been knowing God like I never know him before because when you preach your words are for culture people and for people with not so much culture or degree mean es easy to understand I CAN SAID THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO.

[@sophiedenning7853]

jesus loves you!

[@jeaninejackson5223]

Thank you, Pastor Furtick for admitting your life experiences! You validate me!! I love you for helping me to return to my roots in spirituality!

[@marthawilson5831]

Thank you Jesus for this desire in me of wanting more of you. You describe in your messages that desire I have and I am finding it is all in my priorities. I've been wanting God to just give it to me not wanting to have to WORK for it. I understand more that my the pain I've lived has not changed my mind about wanting more of God's grace has placed my priority on Him. I am giving myself to God, good and bad and finding JOY!

[@aromamangaoang8792]

Thank you pastor Steven furtick again it reminds me that my joy should be dependent not on what it was and what it will be.. Not on The circumstances and what people say about me.. my joy should abide in the Vine.. In Jesus Christ! Thank you pastor Steven God bless you and your family..

[@jcup-gang4104]

Ooh wee how I love Elavation Church ⛪ 😍 never turning off comments knowing God can use anybody

[@diamondjoseph5345]

Where it comes from determines when it runs out!!! Love this!!

[@juliejohnson2251]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Hallelujah!!!! I'm so blessed and lifted! Praise the LORD God Almighty. Preach Pastor Steven. God bless you greatly.

[@Prlama116]

Hallelujah praise the Lord From Kathmandu Nepal 💗💗

[@andreaarthur2258]

God gave me exactly what I needed to hear.Praise jesus for what he did on the cross.Pray for all who dont have our blessings and salvation.🙌🙏🙏

[@machiahps2543]

We are blessed hearing you. Pastor Machiah. Bangalore, India.

[@theequalizer4justice879]

LUV IT BRAVO SUPER NAILED IT! God is Master & Commander have Faith he will be all you need and pray for wisdom and guidance in all your trials and challenges

[@courtneymccullough3164]

Please pray for my family and some unspoken prayers!