Why Do I Act Like This?

You can’t resist what you’re not ready for.
In “Why Do I Act Like This?,” Pastor Steven Furtick explains that reflection helps us prepare for whatever comes our way.
This is an excerpt from "The God Of After." To watch the full message from @elevationchurch, click here: • The God Of After | Pas...
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Chapters:
0:00 - How Do You Deal With Correction?
1:55 - Why Did I Act Like That?
4:35 - Stop And Ask This Question
6:46 - Get Ready For The Fight
9:47 - Understanding Your Triggers
12:59 - The Hidden Expense To Sin
Scripture References:
1 Peter 5, verse 8

[@Listen_To_Hillsong_2]

You are not reading this by accident. This is your confirmation. Everything is going to be alright. God is making a wayfor you right now. Amen.💕

[@libbygayton5351]

Thank you so much God bless you

[@lataciajackson6574]

❤❤IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙌🏽💪🏽 THANKS GOD BLESS YOU IN JESUS NAME AMEN

[@hollandspruill9312]

God bless you

[@kimberlycox158]

My hope and faith are low. Tire of it all going wrong.

[@shaneennettles5981]

You too❤

[@Canal.2-qz3qq]

I suffered from infertility tried for so many years to get pregnant. I always prayed to god to please bless me with a child. I was watching a mother play with her son on tik tok one day I cried and screamed to God "God please give me a child!!!!!" that same day something in me told me to take a pregnancy test... it came back positive! I couldnt believe it I was in tears and in shock!I took more pregnancy tests and they all came back positive! A week after I found out I was pregnant I found a cross necklace a few steps away from where I worked at and I then knew it was really God all along and never left my side. I now have a 11 month healthy beautiful baby boy. He's turning 1 in a few days! God is good!

[@mimiaria7211]

Isaiah 60:22, The smallest family will become a thousand people, and the tiniest group will become a mighty nation. At the right time, I, the LORD, will make it happen Congratulations dear, his timing is always right.

[@Debbie-hv3od]

Thank you for sharing how your prayer was answered. It's a beautiful story 😊

[@MsNYCVA]

❤❤❤❤AAWWWW😊

[@sharlenehumphries3081]

Wow wow wow! Thank you!

[@semharm.]

Wow! All praise to the most high🙏🏾💗

[@ChildofGod98765]

I want to give up but I keep faith because I know God will change my situation. I trust in you and keep faith even as I struggle to take care of my children. Like many single parents things are so hard on me. Both of my sons are autistic I’m overwhelmed. I’m constantly struggling to buy groceries and constantly struggling to pay rent and now that I’m home schooling my sons I’m struggling to buy their school supplies. But even in hard times we must choose to have faith. As christians that’s all we can do. No matter your struggle, we can turn to God. He knows us personally and can give us strength to overcome our challenges. The only reason I share my testimony is because we should always keep trust in our Lord he will always provide walk with faith and not by sight!

[@rsharney1111]

I got that check to check life too, but this last weekend i put in 80hrs (20hr days) and still am up at 4am to get that last $500 before rent day. Fresh off a test i can say God showed me righteous suffering and how He prayed that i not lose my faith. So that he can use it to strengthen our bros and sisters. Find out what hes up to, im prayin with you.

[@starquaked]

I’m sorry I truly hope he does.. I’ve been feeling similar. Prayers and love ♥️

[@lish916]

Good job to not give up. We can do this ❤ prayers 🙏

[@jenniferireland3597]

We can hold up our shield of faith to quench all the fiery darts of the enemy!!! :)

[@yvonnedukes7840]

Amen 🙏 Good Morning, I trust the Lord will lead, guide and provide for you and those you love.😊

[@Best_Worship_Song]

I was born a Muslim in Iraq. I was worried and depressed, sitting and looking at the Tigris River in my city.Jesus' face appeared to me in the water and told me. "Son, you're not alone" And now I'm a Christian, and I pray every day at the edge of the river.Thank you Jesus for this grace. I'm not alone right now. Jesus is with me.✝🙏💖💖🙏🙏

[@Maverick_City_Music]

Amen

[@reneevargas6741]

Glory to God!

[@user-eo8ts9qv2f]

😊😊🫂

[@bruceraczynski8334]

AMEN!!!

[@SirBraveAtWar7]

Wow bro thank you for that ❤ I've been hearing of Jesus appearing to people in the Muslim world and I just praise him with all of my heart! God bless you my brother man I love you ❤

[@LBD-2021]

I needed to hear this. I'm prone to having a defensive attitude, and I need God to help me, so I can lead other students in worship. 🥁✝️

[@ashokakatarameena2189]

😊😊😊😊😊?😊😊😊

[@angelcoley2087]

His transparency truly helps me! Thank You Lord!

[@Goodboy4God]

Father God, You have given me Your Authority to overcome evil❣️ Thank you Lord

[@amariw4902]

Love your attitude!

[@artistocracy]

There is a book, The Believer’s Authority by Kenneth E Hagin, that teaches us how to do what Christ tells us we can do in His mighty name.

[@cocinabori]

I'm currently going through a breakup and I've been struggling with addiction for years I've lost so many things because of it and I've hurt the people around me because of it I'm now trying to push forward and start a new path any love and prayers would help I know God is calling me and I want to give my life to him thank Steven for this wisdom and helping me get closer every day!

[@sharonhudson2961]

One day at a time. He's able when we're not, in our weakness he's our strength. Lean into him. God bless you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@amariw4902]

Every day! That's the key...I'm convinced God doesn't want us thinking of anything outside of this day❤This is THE day the Lord hS made and I WILL rejoice and be glad IN it....every day🎉❤

[@waynemoore8646]

I act like this due to my FLESH!!! Lord knows how crooked I am… But by His grace I stand here today and able to rely on Him…. I pray that I will choose to live by His will not mine

[@teamgarcia816]

The sermon hits me hard. Very timely. I have poor decision making. As of the moment, I felt that I kept on making the same mistakes. My takeaway here is to confront the triggers, be disciplined and pray to God whenever you're in a bad situation. Thank you, Lord, and for using pastor to speak in my life. I'll do my best to always do the right thing. 💖

[@DesertRydazTV]

As always, you speak on issues I am experiencing. The wisdom & advice you provide through scripture is really appreciated Pastor Furtick.

[@ineza5916]

I really love how Gods timing is always perfect , great topic ! Loved it. God is GOOD !!!!

[@Candace-xc7rs]

Good morning everyone. Have a blessed day.

[@johnsanchez8538]

Praise God for waking up this morning❤ 😇🙏

[@mariatripp]

Amen 🙏 Thank you Lord ❤

[@worshipprayer8165]

"O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship in heaven: Be ever present with your servants who seek through art and music to perfect the praises offered by your people on earth; and grant to them even now glimpses of your beauty, and make them worthy at length to behold it unveiled for evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. "

[@WannaGetNailed]

This touched my heart as I recognized a trigger this morning for the first time, and was able to discern why and where it came from. Please keep me in prayer to discern what my ideal client will be in my holistic coaching business I'll be launching soon. Also have the Holy Spirit guide me to where I will live in Florida now that my 9-5 day job was taken away from me and the Lord gave me confirmation it was time for me to move from Texas to Florida before Christmas arrives. In Jesus Name > AMEN !!!

[@mrsh2167]

Pastor always brings a fresh and relevant word

[@addypack1546]

AMEN GOD IS AMAZING TY GOD BLESS PRAISE GOD ❤

[@ViewMyChannelPls]

Almighty GOD, in YOU there is no darkness at all. Give us YOUR eternal light. When we cannot see the way before us, may we continue to put our trust in YOU, that under YOUR guidance and protection we may be kept from falling this day, and finally, by YOUR mercy, enter into our rest, thru Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen.

[@merrynichols1514]

We are always being tested

[@amariw4902]

All of life is a test...we have the abilities to get positive results now ❤🎉

[@selishopatrick9308]

I kove pastor Furtick💗💗🌹

[@jerosch777]

You are a peace of gods work😊

[@upschutt4842]

Thank you for continuing to stand with me for my breakthrough. It is around the corner, so I don't want to back down until it is brought and made visible to me by God. He is in control :)

[@SBinclive]

Amen🙏🙏🙏

[@joycemosala7450]

Ohh yes AMEN !❤

[@valoriehanson9877]

This is so true. The devil tries to get at me sometimes. But when those times come I do my best to pray it away.

[@priscillalarson269]

He is soo transparent and honest ❤

[@karen-if7zq]

We need to look beyond ourselves and see those other people we are dealing with and be so careful not to hurt and offend them. We must help and care for everyone. WE ARE ALL GOD'S CHILDREN, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!!!!!

[@deshannsears5392]

Good morning blessings to all. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@GospelWorship26]

You're reading this bcos GOD wants you to know that He's ordering your footsteps.Stop worrying, stop being doubtful, being frustrated & impatient. All He wants from you is to trust Him. He already has you on right path!+

[@johnstone2265]

Pray and keep the faith, God bless all.

[@amariw4902]

🎉

[@betsycollins8531]

Good morning to you thank you for your blessings ❤

[@IamJustDeanna]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 This was the answer to a question I’ve asked for Years. The devil was often able to blindside me. This is a blessing because I’ve been looking back often BUT not this way… BREAKTHROUGH!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@rexista1]

Such an amazing way to start the day.

[@amariw4902]

Amen❤

[@bridgettepetty527]

GOD GET'S ALL THE GLORY ❤AMEN

[@toneemichelle]

This was A WORD!!! 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@brittanybeddingfield6405]

Never give up what you want most for what you want now! Lord I need you now!

[@antionetteb2019]

Yes, please keep me on your prayer list😇🙏🏾

[@atienoojwang1373]

Halleluyah!Glory to God.i refuse to give in for my current need to focus on my future important needs

[@AshleyCaparrelli-ed1zs]

Pray for my family please!!! All I want is to be successful so my kids can be happy and successful

[@davidlira9510]

Great word to always start my morning..from Lubbock Texas ..can't wait for Elevation nights ..I'll be there 📖🙏🏽❤️🎤

[@scsady4u]

Thank you for your transparency! God is GOOD!

[@amoz101]

i love that every time i click any video, you are always speaking to me. I Appologize for straying.

[@muchmoreministries5116]

Thank you Pastor Steven 😭

[@kamwuzhere]

Praise God for giving me motivation this morning. Graduate school is what I’ve always wanted and I’m blessed to have gotten here. Sometimes when it’s hard these videos get me through. Thank you for these videos during the week.

[@SBinclive]

❤

[@JuanitaE]

God has been changing 😊

[@homesadventureculture]

I Love These Short Messages. I don't usually finish the long ones🎉!!!

[@MughatoAwomi-zh8ky]

Keep up the good work Amen ❤🙋‍♀️

[@PurebreedFLA]

Thank you, Lord. Had to keep rewinding, but i know this is for me. I receive this in the name of Jesus. Amen✊🏾🙏🏾

[@Therealkarathabunny]

I also have had to rewind ❤ in Jesus name Amen

[@amariw4902]

❤

[@amariw4902]

Me too....habits and inventory takes rewinding for me too😊

[@bongyvibes8239]

Loved this

[@malindastone2871]

That’s how we bring down strongholds, pastor. 🙌 Lol I can tell you’ve been educated in mental health. You dropped my favorite chunk of wisdom I always share with others ❤️‍🩹

[@billhufman3514]

Or, or, when I yawn and stretch, I am basking in the Presence of God ❤

[@lisaradwill4268]

Amazing truth!!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@shanealopez4623]

So thankful for all the messages God puts on your heart to share my son is struggling with this now having outburst & becoming verbal offensive Praying he’ll continue to let God heal his soul to have a positive mindset

[@consuellamcmillian2730]

Lord I THANK U FOR YOUR MANT BLESSINGS AND I WILL STAY LOOKING AT MYSELF FOR WHY I ACTED THE WAY I DID

[@keonarackley9961]

Blessings ❤️ 🙌 thank you

[@donnataylor8340]

Praise the lord I don't process in the moment either it comes later. Again love this honesty because it's all true for most of us ❤️ 🙌🙏

[@Mrudula...]

Never give up what you want most for what you want now🔥 Amen 🙌

[@annastiskin7919]

Thank u Pastor Steve 🙏 🙌 💓

[@karen-if7zq]

I'm glad you have seen this. I'm happy you have acknowledged this in your life. I'm proud of you. I need it too!

[@ResetSpeaking]

I LOVE his realness, vulnerability and transparency!

[@charlottedavidson1326]

Watching from Marysville Ohio. So grateful to you for your sermons.

[@jeanniemotherof3]

Been there myself🙏🏻

[@zaidaorozco4344]

Yessss I always need to hear Pastor Steven. Amen

[@sallyhoover4821]

Awesome sermon and how true it is! Been there many times. I call it complement or excess baggage blowing a top! God Bless you, some people I've been acquainted with recently,don't realize that SATAN roams around looking for lunch! So my works cut out for me. Thank you and have a great day 😃

[@glendasmith9000]

I need this!! I was becoming very sad be cause of knowing what my triggers are and not know how to properly handle them.

[@taraute3630]

So blessed , Amen🙏🙏

[@gibigrace4602]

This is for me tpday. God already spoke to me today through other ways on same subjects..now this comes as final cementing statement/ guidance to me. Thank you Lord!

[@charitypatrick9325]

Amen Thank you God ❣️ ❤❤❤

[@marianbrown4595]

Father God, thank you for every message that is beneficial for my spiritual growth. Please pray for healing in my body and for the division in my family and for the necessary adjustments to be made so that I may share the word with my family and friends Thank you in advance for answered prayers in your Mighty Name Jesus. Amen

[@SirBraveAtWar7]

Spokane Washington. God bless you and the elevation team! Always a blessing ❤

[@ryannemonae2224]

WOW!! I really needed this!

[@kristalbrandon5938]

I needed to hear this!

[@Vgonzalez117]

Amen and HalleluYah I really needed to hear this right now, a situation happened to me on Saturday afternoon and at first it didn't get to me but like 20min later my mind started processing the situation as my mind started creating its own imaginations with scenarios of what I should have said or done, and that was a repeat peat peat thought pattern all the way til Sunday afternoon and then I realized I was giving power to the enemy to torment me as I was wrestling against flesh and blood, why do we do that??? May God bless this ministry in Jesus Mighty Name we pray Amen!!!

[@raquelramos1787]

PASTOR!!😂😂😂 I SWEAR I eat myself up cuz I feel like I'm the only one that has Road stupidity!!! THANK U for being real and know I can see how GOD IS HELPING ME 🎉❤ and you too 😊

[@MelindaChaney-Rollins]

Hello my husband and I have been watching for a while from Appomattox, Va. I have been going through some sickness for a while now and I am requesting prayer that it will just leave me. Praise the the Lord and all the blessings that he had gave us

[@yelondajohnson567]

WOW U JUST HAVE ME MY ANSWER TO MY PROBLEM, GOD BLESSU PASTOR

[@mmcwithey]

God has already given us victory over the attacks, so when the attacks come, you can rebuke it in Jesus name! Amen ❤

[@dawnmcknight3890]

no we do not have the power to rebuke We cant just say i rebuke you in Jesus name we pray to God and let God do the rebuking

[@londybonita31]

@@dawnmcknight3890Jesus gave us His Spirit which is why He also gave us authority. We have everything God has in Jesus Name. Amen.

[@ritagoodine3512]

Steven...i know your heart is for God! Steven I SEEE WHO YOU ARE! YOU STEVEN ARE A MIGHTY WARRIOR AND GREATLY BLESSED HIGHLY FAVOURED AND RIGHT NOW I AM SENSING A EXCITEMENT FOR YOU!!!! AMEN. HE HAS GIFTED ME WITH SEEING HOW PEOPLE FEEL OF THEM SELVES AND WHO THEY ARE! We alll see ourselces muchhh lessss than ...we need to speak our Identity in Christ repetivellyand learn scriptures that SUIT UP FOR BATTLE WE ARE FACING! I AM THEE RIGHTEOUS OF GOD THROUGH CHRIST JESUS I AM DEA4LY LOVED AND HIGHLY FAVORED IN THCSIGHT OF GOD I AM REDEEMED FULLY ONE SACRIFICE FOR ALL SIN FOR ALLL TIME! BY YOUR STRIPES I AM HEALED BY YOUR WOUNDS I AM MADE WHOLE GODS WORD IS ETERNAL LIVING AND SHARPER THAN ANY TWO EDGE SWORD...WHICH ONE SIDE IS WORD OTHER SIDECISXUS DECLARING!!!!! AMEN STANDCUP MIGHTY WARRIORS

[@Khanya_TGS]

I have be encouraged by today's word bless. From South Africa 🇿🇦 Thank you.

[@alexiswhittaker]

AMEN! THANK YOU FATHER FOR Mrs. Holly and Mr. Steven Furtick!!!

[@seizuregirlllll]

Amen 🙏 beautifully said

[@chrisgann8986]

Someone has stolen my identity. I cannot even work. I have bills. I cannot even get food stamps to eat because someone in NewYork stole them before i even got a card. Other people are working in my name and my resume makes me look like a liar so i am not hired. The few people who have helped me are about tired of helping. Every branch of government in this area i moved to seems to be con artists themselves. God has always been on my side, but HOW do you work with THIS? Prayers are Appreciated. Thanks for these sermons, they help as long as i can access the internet. The phone is being turned off soon. I Guess this was the Devils Final secret Blow to my life. There is no way to survive this now.

[@JayJay-sm8zy]

Be sober mind to recognize where the enemy attacks. Amen

[@roughneckgirl]

Thanks for this word❤

[@hartleyb8356]

We live a couple of hours away from y’all in South Carolina and have been wanting to come one Sunday. Hopefully we’ll be able to soon. Would love to see you in person!!! 🙏🏼

[@aldealaparr5212]

Thank you for teaching about this! I really appreciate the snippets from your full sermons and how they show up in my feed at just the right time.

[@robinjones1549]

Amen and Amen 🙏

[@audreytravis3982]

Triggers happen like that for me Pastor Furtick. Well said!

[@Maverick_City_Music]

God healed me from cancer, I didn't know I had a purpose in my life. Now I and my house serve Jehovah until he calls us into his presence. Give him your life there is no other way, don't wear yourself out looking for a life outside of it. The world will only bring you destruction, I come from there.

[@RuthAblett]

Needed to hear this today, thank you ❤

[@ericamaki1072]

7:39 mental note to keep Amen

[@crystalHfff]

Your Trigger is your Teacher 📝

[@cpkunlimited8558]

I am so thankfull for steven and elevation worship. Thank you Jesus!!

[@AlishaLynai]

Thank you for this word. The Lord always knows how to reach His children. Preach on pastor. Don't pay no mind to the negativity. Your heart truly seems to be of the Lord. Thank you for being a vessel for the Lord.

[@michaelrubin9547]

Ty Lord for favor in the storm

[@jameskeating4719]

Insomnia - from ptsd. ❤ many preachers provide me rest in the lord u help me sleep Steven rest in the word. Not just you Bill Burr sounds like my Father who passed he puts me to sleep .

[@DayStation]

My Father in heaven on and on you keep blessing me but on and on I keep worrying. Please forgive me. I’m not perfect and never will be but I hope you are proud of me a little bit and I am learning to fully give my worries and everything in between. Thank you for loving me up until this very moment. ❤😭

[@arleneduran1832]

Hello pastor Steven furtick family and elevation Church always so wonderful to hear from you God bless you all amen hallelujah 🙏🙏🙏

[@americanjoe7679]

Thank you Pastor Stecen

[@lindseygermann8521]

Amen! So excited to see you in Tampa this October!

[@PhilipYuhasz]

Amen. Thank you pastor Furtick

[@karen-if7zq]

Thank you Pastor Steven and praise the Lord!