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It's one thing to receive something good from God. It's another thing to learn how to hold onto it when life gets hard. The enemy’s attack doesn’t get to take away the confidence, peace, or purpose God has given you. When you're feeling overwhelmed, remember: The strength to hold on comes from knowing Who's holding on to you.  If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some lessons are only learned in the face of adversity. In "The Mentor You Didn't Ask For," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that even during the painful seasons of life, God has a plan for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been waiting a long time for something that still hasn't happened yet? This message from Pastor Stephen Chandler will remind you that God hasn’t forgotten about you, even if you haven’t seen the progress you hoped for yet. What if He’s using the season you're in right now to prepare you for what comes next? If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:Psalm 105, verses 16-22 – Joseph was sold, imprisoned, then made ruler.Jeremiah 1, verse 5 – God knew and appointed Jeremiah before birth.1 Corinthians 2, verse 9 – God has prepared things beyond human imagination.Genesis 37, verse 10 – Jacob scolds Joseph over his dream.Genesis 39, verses 3-4 and 22-23 – The Lord prospered Joseph in every place.Luke 16, verse 12 – Faithfulness with another’s property precedes ownership.Proverbs 13, verse 12 – Hope deferred sickens; fulfilled desire is life.Romans 4, verse 19 – Abraham’s faith stayed strong despite his age See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When God opens a door, nobody can shut it. In "A Troubled Mind And An Open Door," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church teaches us that, while the enemy may not be able to close doors, he can try to keep us from walking through them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a message for someone ready to give up. In Philippians, the Apostle Paul shows us what’s on the other side of pain when we persevere with Christ. And here’s the good news: You don’t have to be afraid anymore.If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:Philippians 1, verses 12-14 – Paul's chains advance the gospel, emboldening others.2 Corinthians 5, verse 10 – All must appear before Christ's judgment seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God is committed to your freedom. In "Green Light At The Red Sea," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church shows us just how far God is willing to go to set us free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the thing you've been worrying about could become the thing you pray about? Trusting God doesn't mean you'll never feel afraid, it means you don't have to carry your fear by yourself. The next time your mind starts rehearsing everything that could go wrong, turn the worry into a prayer and remind yourself: You have a Father who knows what you need. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:Psalm 56, verses 1-4 – When afraid, David chooses to trust God.1 Samuel 21, verses 8-12 – Trapped in Gath, David becomes very afraid.Philippians 4, verse 6 – Present every request to God in prayer.Matthew 6, verses 31-32 – Don't worry, your Father knows what you need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are you handling the gifts God's given you? In "When The Gift Becomes A Prison," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals how Jesus broke from tradition to show us how to live in His truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you keep showing up, but nothing seems to be changing? Just because progress doesn’t look like you expected doesn’t mean it’s not happening. If you’re frustrated with where you are or focused on where you thought you’d be by now, discover how God can give you the strength to keep going, make adjustments, and trust Him with your next step.If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References: Joshua 6, verses 1-16, 20 – Israel marches around Jericho for seven days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you copy is what you become. In "Copy That," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church challenges us, not to replicate what we see in culture, but to imitate the character of Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some hard things are part of growing. Others come from staying stuck in patterns God is trying to lead us out of. You may not be able to skip every difficult season, but you can stop letting fear, doubt, or disobedience keep you there longer than you need to be. When you can't skip what you're going through, praise can help you keep moving forward. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:Hebrews 11, verses 29-31 – Red Sea crossed, Jericho fell, Rahab sparedNumbers 14, verse 2 – Israelites murmur against Moses and AaronJoshua 6, verses 9-10 – army marches silently until commanded to shoutMatthew 4, verses 1-11 – Jesus fasts, tempted by devil in wilderness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't take your cues from culture. In "Be Careful What You Copy," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that, when we copy culture, we're missing out on the unique plans God has for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hold on to your praise, even in your darkest seasons. Drawing from the story of Paul and Silas in prison, this message reveals how worship isn’t a reflection of our current circumstances, but a declaration of God’s unchanging faithfulness. When we choose to praise God in the middle of pain, we invite His presence into our struggle and turn our deepest trials into a testimony for others.If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:Acts 16, verses 23-34 – Paul and Silas imprisonedPsalm 77, verse 6 – Psalmist remembers his song in the nightRevelation 4, verse 11 – Elders declare God worthy of glory, honor, powerColossians 3, verse 16 – Word of Christ dwells through psalms and songsExodus 14, verse 31 – Israel fears the Lord after Egypt's defeatExodus 15, verses 1-2 – Moses and Israel sing the Lord is their strengthExodus 15, verses 20-21 – Miriam leads women with tambourines and dancingPsalm 118, verses 14, 17 – The Lord is my strength, I shall liveMark 14, verse 26 – Jesus and disciples sing a hymn before Gethsemane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's okay to have doubts. In "You Didn't Lose It," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that the presence of doubt doesn't mean the absence of faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angry? Pray. Confused? Pray. Doubting? Pray. Ready to give up? Pray.  Because the prayer you're not proud of is better than the one you won't pray. God isn't asking you to clean up your emotions or find the perfect words before you come to Him. Whatever you're carrying, bring it to Him honestly today and pray anyway. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:James 5, verses 16-18 – Pray like Elijah Psalm 58, verses 6-8 – David prays honestly Luke 18, verses 9-14 – The Pharisee and the tax collectorRomans 8, verse 26 – The Holy Spirit intercedes for you1 Kings 17, verses 1-9 – Elijah is fed by ravens 1 Kings 18, verse 42 – Elijah bows with his face between his knees1 Kings 19, verses 3-6 – Elijah gives up, but God says “get up” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.