The Prayers You’re Not Proud Of
Summary
Steven Furtick preaches on the "prayers you are not proud of," encouraging believers to approach God with humility rather than perfection. Using Elijah’s life and the parable of the tax collector, he argues that sincere, raw communication with God is more effective than polished religiosity. Furtick urges listeners to pray anyway, even through mumbles or distractions, trusting that God provides unexpected provision and works through imperfect processes.
Topics discussed
Introduction, opening prayer, and welcome
The concept of prayers you are not proud of
Elijah's earnest prayers and human jealousy
Distracted prayers and angry reactions to critics
Righteousness by faith vs. sinless perfection
The Pharisee, the tax collector, and humble mumbling
Praying anyway despite fear and problems
Elijah as a human: struggling and confessing sin
Unexpected provision: Ravens and the dried-up brook
God's direction to Zarephath and the widow
The physical posture of prayer and Elijah's intensity
Elijah's 'I give up' prayer and angelic intervention
God's response to despair: Get up and eat
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