Why God Removes Things From Your Life | Steven Furtick

In “Why God Removes Things From Your Life,” Pastor Steven Furtick teaches that getting out of old patterns and stepping into something new requires us to invite God into where we are right now.
This is an excerpt from "When God Goes In." To watch the full message from ‪@elevationchurch‬, click here: • When God Goes In | Pas...
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Chapters:
0:00 - You Are Not Your Emotional State
2:22 - How You Get Confused About Your Identity
4:27 - Why You Only See The Negative
6:05 - Let God Remove It
8:34 - Are You On The Verge Of Quitting?
11:20 - What A Breakthrough Feels Like
Scripture References:
Judges 6, verse 13

[@Spiritual_Worship_22]

*I’m a 45 year old war veteran and I’ve lost every relationship and failed at everything in my life. Four days ago I was laying in bed, crying and I prayed to God. I told him that I have nothing to give him that’s worthy of a King but my broken heart. I heard him speak to me and say, “allow yourself to fall apart, it’s ok, I’ve got you.” I began to sob uncontrollably. I heard him speak again and he said, “I’ve got amazing and extraordinary things in store for you, just trust me.” So all I have is a broken life surrendered to Him. I have to give up and let him do the work because I am nothing on my own*

[@Southerngrl]

Ty for ur service.

[@denisefriesen1907]

So inspiring!

[@alishadyess8208]

It was when Adam rested that God provided.

[@rebeccayoung9677]

Let His Light shine through the cracks and crevices of our brokenness 🙏🌹❤️

[@melb8352]

Psalm 51:17 New International Reader's Version 17 The greatest sacrifice you want is a broken spirit. God, you will gladly accept a heart that is broken because of sadness over sin. Thank you for your honesty and your service❤️‍🩹

[@Hillsong_music_best_playlist]

I’m 19 years old and I just lost my mom 42 to heart failure. My baby brother is 4 years old and I also have an older sister. Please pray for us. I know Shes in heaven. She is an Angel.this song is on repeat.

[@kristalcollier9771]

I'm praying for you and your family.

[@elisabethmyers7246]

Im sorry for your loss 😔

[@patrickwatkins7332]

Sorry for your loss. My heart goes to you and your family

[@KG-bliss]

God is near the brokenhearted... He is with you and always will be. Ask for his direction and guidance and He will help you through. I am sorry for your loss.

[@Mercygracejesus]

Lifting u and ur family up in prayer sending angels to protect u and get u thru ur time of need I plead the blood of Jesus to protect u of any grief attacks of the enemy depression anxiety Jesus loves you he's protecting u in all ur days amen

[@moniquegreyling]

My 7year old was listening this, whilst he was drawing he commented…”that guy is an angel”. He has never heard Steven and neither does he know that he is a preacher. This was so profound and amazing

[@siobhan3472]

I dislike my job and can’t find a new one. Pray for me to trust God that I’m still on the right track.

[@KG-bliss]

Thank you for the job you have right now but may God bless you with the one where His Name is glorified.

[@christianburrzGR3Y]

You will find it. Just hang in there and keep looking for something you might enjoy more. Money isn't everything. I pray that God will send it to you soon

[@KenyaNewsNetwork254]

I'm a Kenyan 39 Years old, I need prayers to overcome my anxiety issues as I wait for my next job in Jesus's name. I've been out of work doing small video projects here and there to fend for my family, but I'm hoping that the Lord will give me a permanent solution to my problems. Kindly, pray for me and my entire family back here in Kenya

[@user-em9il3cr2p]

Praying for you, Leonard

[@namwasenakato1865]

Amen

[@CountryGospel24]

To the person reading this, may God take care of you, enlighten you, and may God bless you and your family for all your life

[@samabraz]

🙏🏻🙌🏻🤲🏻

[@kedishapennant4195]

Amen and Amen

[@user-tm7ys4oc9u]

Amen!

[@olaniyiayorinde6822]

Amen

[@julieellis1208]

Same too you Hallelujah Amen 🙏🌹🥰

[@kaylarosa5082]

May someone please pray for my significant other and i that we overcome addiction and live a life that is of gods will, a life to overcome everything thqt is not of him, one we can lead by example and give others hope and faith that these trials and tribulations can and will be overcome standing with our father in heaven and jesus christ out lord and Savior ❤ in jesus name i pray 🙏 amen

[@KG-bliss]

God is here with you... take the first step ... change the environment, even if it means leaving your significant other because that person may not want to heal as badly as you do. So, heal yourself first, and they may see your life and also want to change for themselves. As you take your first step, God will give you the strength to take the next and the next. God is just waiting for you to take his hand, and stretch out to him. I pray that you know that the power is within you. Be blessed.

[@shannonhale5676]

U can do all things through Christ who strengthens u. I come from 24 yrs of addiction. I gave my life to God. Since I have gained custody of my son and I'm in middle of my certification to be a peer recovery specialist. So I can help people get a plan and help reach their goals in whatever they have to do to get their lives back together. U got this and I'll keep you 2 in my prayers 🙏❤️

[@taramarienixon9915]

You can do it, because with God all things are possible!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Let me share an uplifting story about my mother... She passed away in 2009, but she was clean and sober for money money years when she passed away. She was addicted to drugs most of her life, mainly meth unfortunately. Well she loved God and she always wanted to be clean, she had a Bible that she got from a friend of hers at church. And while let's just say that Bible and God changed her life, saved her life. She told me one day when she was really high on meth and had been on a bender for days, she opened her Bible to a random page pointed her finger to a verse started reading, and never looked back!! She told me she had started reading and she just read and read and read! An honest to god, she said from that day on she never ever went back to drugs!! I'm sure you know miracles are possible, and that was mine for my beautiful mother. I have faith that you and your significant other will beat this, you will not let the enemy when you will overcome that's just pray to God every single day every single time never ever give up and constantly read your bibles! I will pray for y'all too!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Sassiepieces]

My dear, find yourself a recovery program and a therapist to help you deal with the pain that is causing the pain that's leading to this addiction . If you don't have a church home, find one that feeds your spirit. Believe that God is a deliverer, believe He is a healer, Believe He is a restorer of time. Believe you are forgiven in the name in the name of Jesus.

[@JayJay-sm8zy]

Stop confusing yourself with your state no matter what just trust in God. Amen

[@jamietatum4581]

How?! How do you do that?

[@KG-bliss]

​@jamietatum4581 You believe in the one who is in you and not he that is in the world. Your state may look dire but know God is taking you where you want to be, so look and focus on that and not what the state is right now.

[@CassidyBooks]

A.N.T.S , automatic negative thinking syndrome; Wow! That's a new one, I never thought of that before: thank you God for preaching to me through Pastor Furtick today to tell me The Word and to help me be aware of the A.N.T.S in my life that are weighing me down! *HALLELUJAH! AMEN TO YOU LORD! AMEN TO YOU LORD!*

[@MichelleWaid]

Same here. The lord is with us ❤

[@ferlesha1405]

Your thoughts..this was pastor Michael Todd sermon Sunday gone. Glory🙌...speak lord

[@user-tv6se7wh4z]

Before lifting comes sifting,God sift them out ,sift me dear lord,mighty warrior .I know my God will supply all of my needs.A.N.T.S

[@thatonespaniard6509]

I am impressed with this guy's charisma because I am unable to be in front of 10 people doing anything.

[@kimberlymonae85]

Me and my boyfriend listen to this message. I'm evangelizing to him , he had a stroke two years ago and it caused a brain bleed. He's having a slow healing process he got off the ventilator a year ago. I promised God I would testify and teach him how to praise God, I know the situation can be hard but I tell him with God all things are possible and that he loves him. Pray for me I lived a life of consistent attacks of my well being to where I'm tired and I know the enemy is trying to block my prosperity in life. I'll think of it at times but then I'll draw myself out of it and remind myself that I am a child of God and he know all of my needs In Jesus name

[@leahluckinbill]

Yes Lord, thanking for sifting me and removing shame, anxiety, depression, pride, suicidal thoughts and so much more so I can be the woman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend that you created me to be. I declare I am restored, my husband is restored, and our marriage is restored in Jesus name! I declare our lives and marriage are a testimony! The Lord is restoring all the years the locusts have eaten and everything the enemy has tried to steal, kill, and destroy in Jesus name! John 10:10 🙌🏻 Joel 2:25 🙌🏻💜

[@bennettmkhondo5500]

I am so blessed with this word of encouragement about trusting in him alone, for his spirit to guide us moment by moment

[@KG-bliss]

Thank you for praying this prayer...and I pray it for myself. Everything is restored by the authority of Jesus Christ of Nazareth I pray, Amen.

[@jettblaze6545]

God decisions- God results. your decision- your results.

[@KG-bliss]

Yes!!! Love that!

[@818puffy]

Lost my job, praying for God’s provision. A career breakthrough that will sustain me and my family.

[@marvinmaddocks]

In the name of Jesus! May u know the Lord as ur shepherd. May you have absolutely everything that you need

[@gordenpflager3222]

I'm praying for you in with you. Helpless landlord just to find proper employment to give to his family. Play Jesus name I pray, Amen

[@818puffy]

In Jesus most powerful name Amen 🙏

[@sharomscheller1430]

Joel 2:25 He will restore the years that the locust have eaten away. 👏☝️🙏

[@shelbichandler7916]

I needed this!! If your faith does not survive the sifting, you’ll miss the best part of you. Lord I don’t wanna miss it!! Sift me while surrendering me 🥹🙏🏽

[@evasgarden6921]

My faith is the only thing that keeps me going. ❤ I know God hears my desires and he will make it away .

[@MichelleWaid]

Real tho❤

[@heatherniles777]

🗣️”You better let God sift that thing!” 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 “You know why it didn’t work? Because you got a lion inside!” 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@catdaempress2220]

🙌🙌🫶

[@heatherniles777]

@@catdaempress2220 ❤️❤️❤️

[@noyarajput633]

I had a breast surgery 3 years ago but from last few weeks i had a chronic pain in my breast .I didn't take any medicine said GOD your my healer,my doctor u will heal me .I am not going to take any medicine GOD you will heal me and after few days there was no pain

[@KG-bliss]

Amen

[@mykrisdion]

Hi I always watch your preaching. I don’t know if this simple comment could get your attention, but I’ve been struggling for so long to OVERTHINKING and FEAR ABOUT FUTURE. I am 28 years old and I don’t want my life to be controlled by what the enemy’s always putting inside my mind. I hope and pray you can pray for me too.. may you be bless with over flowing blessings to you and your family.

[@LetsInspireEachOther1]

This is where I am at right now. I dont see the greatness in me that everyone else is always talking about. Childhood trauma has a way of doing that. I am pulling myself out of it but rewiring your brain after living in negativity, pain, and sorrow for so long is difficult. I have been praying that God sends me peace of mind, body, and spirit. I need you God. I always have ,but I let Satans lies take control for so long. I can feel Satan trying to temp me back but I am fighting it with prayer and watching sermons, going to church and bible studies. Just want to know what his peace feels like.

[@DeontaeByers-ly6gr]

I am watching it from north Little Rock ar and i been going through a lot of mental problems with my brain and I’m trying to get out off the problem can you please pray for me

[@michaelwood6527]

Prayers for you neighbor I'm in Huntsville Arkansas 😊

[@taniapadilla6787]

I pray for everyone like myself . Who deals with their mined and feeling. Fear hopeless. Thoughts that are not are own.keep remembering who you really are. Keep fighting. Don't give up.

[@taramarienixon9915]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 If you have a facility in your city called, "Family Guidance Center" look them up and look into them because they have a wonderful wonderful mental health program. When I was 39 I decided to seek therapy for myself and that was the first place I called here in my city. It led me to the perfect therapist everything was christian-based and it was the best decision of my life. I pray that you can also find a facility like this in your city and take that first step and find the perfect therapist for you! I'm a huge advocate for mental health I'm 44 and I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life, and that's because of therapy!!

[@ambermyers6128]

The Lord asked me to specifically pray over you. May His face shine upon you and give you rest and peace. Amen

[@gordenpflager3222]

What's my prayers going up to the heavens and to the Lord. May the blessings come down to you, from God. In Jesus name, Amen

[@namwasenakato1865]

May God restore my life in Jesus's mighty name Amen

[@mleitao01]

Please, pray for my husband. Is in a place of confusion, away from God, trapped in a way that only God can release. Pray for freedom 🙏

[@louiselalande29]

Praying🙏

[@margaretwachira2544]

I need to allow God to sift my decision making and not justify my decision making. I need God.

[@user-em9il3cr2p]

Am suffering from kidney stone pain. There's a 6 mm stone in my left ureter. The doctor wants 125,000 rupees to remove the stone by laser lithotripsy but my parents are not willing to give me the money. Please pray that I get the money to do the surgery and if not then to heal me of the kidney stone.

[@shivargas1535]

I'm praying for you

[@tommyd6021]

All is well, in Jesus' name. Total healing, amen!

[@user-em9il3cr2p]

@@shivargas1535 Thank you

[@user-em9il3cr2p]

@@tommyd6021 Thank you.

[@happydees8736]

May God heal in. Speak life into your organs and hold faith in God. I am recovering from my own challenge. Glory to God he has healed me.. Take black seed oil and castor oil it helps

[@Cyzure]

Good video. Going to fast and quit my overuse of the internet and bad habits. Sift me Lord.

[@charcoalelement6276]

I asked God to purge me. And God definitely heard me. Purging hurts and it works.

[@tamihegr6115]

I'm a good woman going through something that GOD can still use no matter what 😊.

[@taylorhughley6599]

I pray & thank God for getting me out of this depressed , & worried state !!!

[@sashajaz7029]

This spoke to me on so many levels, I’ve become so negative feel like I’ll never get that break in life to become the best version of me. At 39 underpaid no husband no kids it feels doomed. Praying God grant me the job where it values me and pays so I can retire from the company.

[@motv-independentthinkingfo3817]

I'd Rather Be Single & Sifting Than Married & Miserable! I WANT GOD TO SIFT THEM OUT! I GOTTA BE THE REAL THING FOR JESUS!💯🙌🏾❤️

[@rfwindowservices3482]

I'm really here on the Path. God is Real.. Father I Love u for the word that u send from Steven ALOFT. I know who I'm but I can't stay were I'm at. Talk that talk from the book of life.

[@Ebullientszn]

Please pray that I continue to stay on Fire for the Lord!

[@JackieBenny-cz5fp]

I'm doing dishes listening to this and Mt window unit came on. It's sixty degrees outside! Amen.

[@user-th3ok4li9z]

Can you come to Washington? If not, Texas? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@shaunaleessnackidies]

Your who is not your do. ❤ Your decisions do affect others, but God can give you a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit. You have not because you ask not. He loves you anyway.

[@Smd2009.]

Before lifting comes the sifting

[@KG-bliss]

Oh yes, the Lord is good. And His sifting may feel rough but it's tender if you surrender. I love the Lord❤

[@Warriorlindo]

I am in awe of the glory of God. He never fails..... Jesus never fails. I love you lord for your mercy never fails me.

[@venusesthernantongo9444]

👏👏👏🎉🎉 with a standing ovation. To God be the glory. Where would I be, what would I do without him... glory ❤️

[@marzianncampbell2049]

Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@lavondeseeley8385]

God please give me strengths in these mental times

[@benjaminfrench5267]

I need you to pray for the woman that I love bcuz when I met her she was hurt and I was hurting and I caught her up in the mess that I was going through and hurt her deeply and I need you to pray for Rochelle Dossett, In Jesus Mighty Precious And Powerful Name Amen 🙏🏾

[@user-ll8mg4zp8m]

Congratulations to Elijah with his 3rd Track🤗👏💪💝

[@sherigray1199]

Thank you Pastor Steven... Very powerful... the woman with chronic pain and depression... But I can still be something! Mighty warrior the Lord is with you!

[@fowlkes727]

C'mon Furtick ! Tell it like God's giving it! I receive it! ❤❤❤ Hallelujah!

[@kimberlykelly6110]

Thank you Lord God for the sifting in my life!!!!! Mighty Warrior Thank you Jesus

[@lisagostinski9819]

I am 58 yrs old and Pastor Steven you have just helped me see /understand this sifting is needed for my life. WOW, Thank You Jesus for helping Pastor Steve preach this message! Love you!🙏❤️

[@ambermuktar2067]

I'm watching from Kenya. I declare Joel 2:25 on my life. May God do the sifting before lifting

[@kedishapennant4195]

I love this man of God so much clarity and revelation Jesus Christ man

[@marl7721]

Hallelujah Praise the Lord🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tphillips563]

I needed to be reminded of this. Thank you for not stopping. The world needs you.

[@guillermopatlan3918]

I hope and pray that i get stable job. 🙏🏽

[@travelwithsouthernchick5112]

You will believe it God will He did it for me and He will for you too

[@michaelferaco7746]

Listening from Ottawa Ontario Canada my friends. Please pray for strength, wisdom guidance and clarity for me and my relationship with with wife ❤

[@emmarudman4187]

BLESSINGS FR0M SOUTH AFRICA

[@wallscomedownministries]

Hello from South Africa

[@PETERTiula]

Amen Amen powerful, I received in Jesus name 🙏 🙌

[@JennaDueitt-mf2em]

I watched your program while behind bars. I'm free 3 weeks ago. Amen. But I need prayer to help me find a church. Nobody in my family goes. And I feel so awkward at home. But I'm trying my very best to overcome struggles

[@BettymayLabrosse]

Before lifting come sifting ! Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌

[@MommaM101]

Thank you God for the removal of people and things and behaviors from my life.Lord I need you to keep working on me in Jesus name Amen 🙏

[@bettymwaniki4530]

You better let God sift that thing!

[@Chichi.S]

So encouraging, i absolutely love it. Thank you pastor Steven 😘💕💕💕

[@damariskamau6145]

Wow! God sift this for me Holy spirit, I need you to be decerning

[@MichelleGardner-fk3mr]

HE IS LIFTING ME RIGHT NOW - THE WORD OF GOD IS POWERFUL ENOUGH 🙏-;I DONT CARE IF PEOPLE THINK IM CRAZY AND THAT I DONT KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT - IVE BEEN THRU IT TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS - I TRUST IN THE LORD - THANK YOU JESUS - HE DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SIN SO WE WOULD BE SAVED AMEN

[@kadenlong6280]

Please pray for me yall im struggling

[@ThePoet143-Mrs.B]

I tell you what I tell you what yes yes yes thank you Jesus thank you Jesus 🙌 ❤️ 🙏

[@Carolyn-ek7kd]

Great teaching,as your speaking,a dove justlanded on the light,outside here ....a sign, 😳❤

[@sambasharon99]

I love his teachings!! I know nothing about the bible but now im learning

[@MughatoAwomi-zh8ky]

Thank you Jesus He is sooo Awesome Jesus Christ is Lord healing ❤

[@maitreyiindian9042]

God always tells you about my situation, He send me words , thank you pastor 🙏...pls pray for me ...

[@MichelleGardner-fk3mr]

RIGHT NOW RIGHT NOW RIGHT NOW - MY GOD SHALL SUPPLY - GOD ALWAYS KNOWS 🙏 AMEN

[@tdwatts4707]

I don’t want to start anything but Pastor Steven’s biceps 💪🏼 have out grown that black polo shirt.

[@upschutt4842]

Thank you for continuing to stand with me for my breakthrough until I finally see what God is working out behind the scenes. It pulls the strength out of me...

[@margaretmooremusic6548]

I love you lord thank you for everything that I have been through good and bad for all of it is of your will

[@margaretmooremusic6548]

But God has got you don't give up there isca reason for each trial

[@user-fm5ky1sd6z]

❤❤❤amen Preach pastor Steven 🙏 😅❤❤😊

[@lorettedraper4959]

Excellent service. From South Africa

[@hamlessletaya2]

Amen.there iam gaining some weight of God's power 👋👋

[@DeborahMartinez-og4pt]

Thank you God yes I've been thinking negatively but your bringing the lion out. Amen

[@kimberlykelly6110]

HIE'S LIFTING ME RIGHT NOW!!!!!!

[@oraena5526]

Thank ypu, GOD. u know i needed this. God bless you all🤍🥹

[@stephen-13579]

Amen, we are Great people in Christ Jesus.Praise to God our Heavenly Father.Hallelujah and Amen 🙌

[@rebeccayoung9677]

I’m grateful for hearing this I’m single and sifting

[@corachristopher8781]

He's lifting me right now.

[@user-bv2zl7dx1x]

Amen. God I am trusting our Lord the best I know and I can as I am only human. True healing to restoration needs our Lord God. It is getting harder to walk in your truth God on a human level shown to me thru our Lord as the Holy Spirit. Satan attacks with thoughts, bit you Lord block them tho I feel the chaos in the mind, tho they no longer stick. They still still me up and the thoughts need defeat. I know this is for all, but I am only one. Please Father God have Mercy on me. You Lord have showed me what is next, my faith will stay in you God 🙏💖

[@dannyyandall9311]

watching from Auckland New Zealand & this was fantastic & perfect timing in my life right now thank you Ps Steven!!

[@AshabaMercy-jt6wb]

Thanks. I learnt something today. Am a finalist in my high school. I always fear and feel down about my exams. I pray for strength to always get up. Watching from Uganda .

[@Honeylove1984]

Amen and Amen I needed to hear this ❤😇

[@VenturaGoldTone]

He's lifting me right now 10:42

[@VenturaGoldTone]

My thoughts...a 6.7 powerstroke on 40s driving straight to Charlotte NC

[@carolinaqueen9996]

Mighty Warrior I believe this word Amen❤ Hallelujah Praise The Lord Woo Hoo ❤❤❤❤

[@julieellis1208]

I love and adore my beautiful sweet Lord Jesus Christ almighty Amen 🙏🌹😍🥰❤️ and I love and adore my Sweet Lord God almighty Amen 🙏🌹😍💖🥰❤️

[@katrinameuser4562]

That's really great preaching! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@chatauncourts]

I'm being shifted and lifted❤😇🙏💖💯 Amen

[@tabithatierney6512]

Thank you for this! I was questioning if I can have a relationship with god even though I’m with someone he doesn’t want me to be with and I feel stuck. I believe he has someone better out there for me, but with him living with me it’s tough for me to get him out. Like I’m addicted to him? Just need prayers for me to be strong and let god into my life and guide me and my family towards the good people and things in life!

[@WarnettNixon]

God I need you. I'm not sure what i need to do. I'm tired of dealing with homeless and depression. I am tired of the negative thoughts. If only i could touch your hem. I need clarity. I need sifting and lifting. I have to do better and be better for myself and my kids. Lord I am yours. Amen

[@keisadillaaa]

God bless you all

[@MichelleGardner-fk3mr]

YEEESSS 🙌THANK YOU LORD 🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💯💯- THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED TO HEAR TODAY IN THIS MOMENT - GOD ONLY KNOWS - AMEN

[@jnkmamma69]

Facts! Thank you Jesus for this timely word

[@cynthiabarrios]

Please 🙏 for my mind, body and spirit,my heath in Jesus name amen

[@naomikariuki7027]

Praying for a stable life 🤲🏼

[@ThePoet143-Mrs.B]

Mmmm keep talking keep talking yes yes yes negative is not normal amen amen amen Jesus 🙌 🙏 👏 ❤️

[@VenturaGoldTone]

Yep

[@ThePoet143-Mrs.B]

Even the anointed can be wrong ❤❤❤❤