"Rise above through God's word and God's purpose." Pastor Steven Furtick - Elevation Church
I just listened to a sermon from Elevation Church in Charlotte and was so encouraged. Yesterday I left all my student teaching meetings feeling overwhelmed and nervous for this new season. These feelings are not of the Lord. HE promises peace that transcends all understanding! Pastor Furtick used Luke 2:14 as the backbone of his message - "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." I've heard this verse millions of times as Christmas season begins but God provided me with a new understanding. Pastor Furtick translated this verse as this: "When I give God the highest Glory, He gives me His deepest peace." Am I giving God the HIGHEST Glory? My answer. Nope. If I was giving Him the highest Glory, the highest praise, I would not be feeling overwhelmed or defeated. Lord I choose to RISE ABOVE circumstance, to climb up the tree like Zacchaeus, and to rise above to seek YOU in the highest of places. Lord I leave these feelings of being overwhelmed and nervous and trade them for Your deepest peace. You are above my circumstances. You are higher and You are mighty to save. Lord I pray I would cling to Your promises, to Your word, and to Your purpose. Lord that I would be aligned with Your perspective. You are my highest priority. You are Lord. You are the lover of my soul and I will rise above. I have the responsibility of carrying Your Glory and I ask to be held accountable daily. I will carry Your Glory to school, to my family, to friends, to strangers on the street. I will carry Your Glory and I WILL give you the highest praise. Lord, You deserve nothing less. Let it be.
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