Tired On The Inside | Pastor Steven Furtick | Elevation Church

“I’m tired.” Have you said that lately? When you’re tired on the inside, it’s all too easy to feel drained, overwhelmed, and like nothing is going to change.

In “Tired On The Inside,” Pastor Steven shares from the story of the woman at the well in John 4, showing us how powerful rest can be –– if we’re looking for it in the right places.

But what if one of the reasons we’re tired all the time is because we’ve been going to the wrong well? What if we’ve been running to sources of stress instead of God’s source of rest?

Being weary doesn’t mean we’re weak. Maybe it just means we’ve been “filling up” in the wrong places. Maybe we’re tired because we’ve been pushing against what God is trying to call us into.

He said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11 verse 28).

Are you ready for true rest?

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Section Titles:
0:00 - This Is Your Church
2:12 - God Wants To Lift Your Burdens
9:40 - I’m Tired
11:47 - How Are You Really? (John 4, verses 1-3)
14:20 - We Need More of Jesus
17:55 - Jesus Doesn’t Take Shortcuts
19:55 - What Areas Are You Trying To Avoid?
24:15 - Jesus Will Come To You (John 4, verses 5-8)
27:28 - A Glimpse of Who Jesus Is
35:46 - It’s Okay To Be Tired (Isaiah 40 verse 28, John 4 verse 6)
39:03 - Being Weary Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak
41:33 - It’s Time To Meet Tired Jesus
43:32 - I Am Sick of This
45:44 - Where Do You Go When You’re Tired?
48:24 - Do You Even Know What’s In You?
50:57 - You Can Rest Now
54:23 - Don’t Go To The Wrong Source
56:42 - The Proof of His Power
59:33 - The Lord Is In This Place

Tired On The Inside | Pastor Steven Furtick | Elevation Church

[Nini-ekon]

I learned a long time ago to go to the well of his presence when my soul is weary but lately I haven't even had much strength or get up and go to do that. Before I watched this message was sitting down trying to get into his presence but my head was hurting from a headache that wouldn't go away and my thoughts kept wondering to other things and finally I said, "I'm sorry God but I need to watch something to get my mind off this headache." I turned this message on and right away the presence of the Holy Spirit and worship came on me and I got up and started worshiping and the headache went away almost immediately and I was wondering what had happened and realized that the worship that you all had been in before the message was now in my room even though I didn't see it live so all I can say is thank you once again for being a conduit of his presence and a blessing in my life.

[sarahbethgraves]

I almost gave up tonight, I almost quit on life. Then I looked up I am tired on youtube expecting a sad song and I got this. I don't know where or how to sit with God but I want to. I want to go straight through instead of around. I want to life, and I want to live my life for Jesus.

[GOSPELMUSICMAVERICKCITY]

*I was Muslim and converted to being a follower of our lLord Jesus Christ..I prayed to God one time with all my heart and asked him to show me if he’s real then Jesus came into my life. The holly spirit is guiding me and I will start preaching in God’s name one day to bring this gift of true love and happiness to less fortunate and lost souls.Amen ❤❤❤❤🙏😇

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[sheraalanaRev]

Please pray for me? Feeling sad and lonely. I want Jesus to come

[ShayneReigns]

I am currently watching this at almost 4am. Rediscovering my relationship with God

[sontelena]

"When your tired you start fighting battles that don't matter". So true.

[valleylewis]

I'm tired... I'm tired of going through life struggles. Honestly I just come from prison and here I am starting all over again... Dealing with unemployment, fighting to stay strong in my marriage, and fighting the past so it doesn't cause problems in my future...I needed to hear this message today...thank you lord

[chippycess]

“Faith doesn’t prevent fatigue. It just gives me a place to sit.” Wow this hit me

[tamaragrenon]

I'm leaving my jar here.
I am so tired on the inside, but Jesus waited (waded) through 41 generations to sit here with me.
I am so tired of the way that my family treats each other and sees each other. I am so tired of the grudges, bitterness, all the gossip, all the hurt and built up anger.
I am so tired of being manipulated, confused, and battered against. Being misjudged and taken for granted.
Be tired with me Jesus, stay with me here, I need you as much as I have always needed you, desperately and unrelenting.

Lord, help me not to judge my family, but to see they as you see them. To know them the way that You know them, and not through the way I feel about them.

Ive been digging into the soil of my soul these past 4, almost 5, years.
Just because I have been on this walk and journey with God, it doesnt mean that my sibilings have had the same experience.

[ana_xo]

I am so tired of feeling exhausted mentally. I am tired of being broke. I am tired of being the same person and not changing my toxic ways that have been affecting my marriage lately. I am super super tired and so Is my husband. Please pray for us. We need restoration in everything. He feels exhausted of always not having enough after paying the rent. Help us God. We need you so much!

[akhotshona]

ive been tired since 2013 when my mother died, this is the seventh year and I really feel like God is letting me rest this year, throughout the whole lockdown I never lacked anything. Amen

[LORIIRELAND-oc]

I am so tired and very ill. I an so grateful and humbled for The love Jesus feels for me.

[Bcs...t]

I am a daughter to the great I am and I am proud to call him my Father . AND I LOVE HIM! Amen

[isabelmash]

"Perfection got tired. Faith doesn't prevent fatigue....it just gives u a place to sit" May I sit by the right well in Jesus name 🙏

[crystaltaylor]

I need prayer from my addiction to drugs!!!

[Fierce_nolimits]

I absolutely LOVE this church! I have walked a worldly path for 24 years, but because of the storm I’m currently facing and this church I’m realigning my life to God’s purpose. I gave my life to Jesus Christ when I was 14 but strayed and was ashamed until the storm he allowed in order for me to reach for him again! THANK YOU SO MUCH! God bless you

[leilani]

This is my church now! Even if I'm not there in body, i am in spirit by the Holy Spirit. I watch the shorter sermons and the long ones. You're getting me into recovery and trying to stay sober. Also, how to become a better person to my family . I have been estranged from my children since my addiction and alcoholism started. I no longer blame anyone. My children were 6, 11, 12. Now they are 19, 24, 25. I pray for God to bless them every day. I haven't seen or heard from them in 2 years

[maiahtarinhughes]

Please pray for my child father who is suffering from Covid 19. He’s in the icu and on a ecmo machine fighting for his life. And boy has it been hard, I really needed this sermon. Because life as a single mom has been hard. But I know God will get my son father through this

[taketherisk]

I'm so tired of dragging all of this fear around...I'm tried of dragging all this shame around....I'm tried of not hearing from God because of all of the other voices. God grant me the peace of mind to hear from you even while I'm tried. I have a church home but this is my 2nd one and I love it.

[katecollins]

I’m sitting here in my car sobbing my eyes out because this was what I needed... I have been this woman, I have had a horrible past when it comes to relationships, and I’ve carried so much guilt and shame. I’ve been so tired from emotional pain for the better part of a decade, so much so that it has impacted me physically and I am struggling with chronic severe pain. My body and my heart hurts every day and I want so desperately to find peace. This message aided in my healing; thank you so much.