I agree with what you are saying, but I think it should be acknowledged that God does want you happy. He wants you fully HAPPY in HIM. He wants you so overwhelmingly joyful in the greatness and magnitude of His being. John Piper says this best.
The Joy of the Lord is my strength. At destruction and famine they shall laugh. The happy that he is speaking of is the world happy. To be carnally minded is death. To be spiritually minded is LIFE and peace. James 4:4-8 Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God. Whoever is friends with the world is an enemy with God. If happy is a flesh mind. It's death! The Lord has Joy out of your inner belly will flow rivers of living water. Only Jesus brings true Joy. All else is a light affliction lasting only for a moment
We’re so excited for you, Debbie Blue! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Stevie - Team LC
I have somehow always believed what this sermon is saying. I always felt weird or different when a circle of my so-called friends would discuss this phrase "God wants me to be happy" and I could never fully agree. At times I thought I was being devil's advocate or disagreeing on purpose. I'd ask, " Well what if your happiness is sleeping with another woman's husband? "...or " What if your happiness was eating a whole chocolate cake and you are diabetic?" Many times, I would get blank stares. I truly believe that God will give us the desire to do what's right, whether it "makes us happy" or not. We will be fulfilling his purpose. We have to continuously resist Satan and his lousy temptation.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is so good. God Bless pastor Craig being his servant and for preaching an important message. We NEED to fix our eyes on Jesus! Amen
My husband, of 30 years, wants out because he's "not happy, no longer in love". I refuse to give in, to give up. I still love him deeply and made a vow for better or worse. It breaks my heart, but I know God can heal and restore our marriage.
The sharing is all you can do, but that is being obedient to what God has called us to do. You can't force a horse to drink the water, just lead them to the trough.
Why would this message be reserved only for marriages that are in trouble now? There should be conviction for those who are divorced now because they were certainly saying then that,”God wants me to be happy.” It’s time for each and everyone of us not put a limit to the full truth of God’s Word.
This sermon is right on. That is the problem with American Christianity today. Try preaching the so called Prosperity Gospel to the Christians in Iraq and Syria right now.
Of course he does want us to be happy! 😊 Think of it this way. We are God’s children, and he is our Father. If you were a parent and had a child of your own, would it make any sense at all for you to want to see your child suffer in life and not be happy? Uh no. So why do you think that our Father, who is only good and only love, would want to see his children suffer and struggle? Just saying.. he does want us to be happy. Why would he put us on this Earth just for us to struggle and not enjoy our life to the fullest? Think about that.
Hello Life Church, I understand and agree with the message as to there are those "verse" message" line" that are misuse. But, in a general sense. it is still said. So consolidating everything. Don't you think the title of the sermon is wrong? just the title?. I don't disagree with the message.
I know this God wants us to be miserable that's why there is so many suicides. Being a Christian is a terrible life filled with suffering. It's all I ever hear " How we must fight and battle and suffer" God wants to test us and see how we suffer till the point of suicide. God just wants to use us and when he can't get what he wants he throws us away.
I'm sorry you feel that way. You know, when I was younger I used to think that God was just a puppet master who liked to control people. I grew up in church, but I had that idea. But this doesn't line up with what the Bible says. Do you know the parable of the good shepherd? He has 100 sheep, 1 goes missing, and he goes off looking for it. That's Jesus. If God just wanted to throw us away, He would never have suffered on a cross for us. And I have had plenty of suffering in my life, but I can say with confidence that if I just hang in there and obey God, I've come to a place where I can look back and say "Look what God did. I never would have gone through this, but this is better than what I planned."
Heavenly father I sorrendering my life to you a living God
I pray this message reaches as many people as possible across the world ✝️
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Pastor Craig is so awesome
I agree with what you are saying, but I think it should be acknowledged that God does want you happy. He wants you fully HAPPY in HIM. He wants you so overwhelmingly joyful in the greatness and magnitude of His being. John Piper says this best.
The Joy of the Lord is my strength. At destruction and famine they shall laugh. The happy that he is speaking of is the world happy. To be carnally minded is death. To be spiritually minded is LIFE and peace. James 4:4-8 Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God. Whoever is friends with the world is an enemy with God. If happy is a flesh mind. It's death! The Lord has Joy out of your inner belly will flow rivers of living water. Only Jesus brings true Joy. All else is a light affliction lasting only for a moment
I've never realized this. It's so crystal clear yet it's taken me almost 40 years to realize! Pastor Craig is awesome!
Right on time . I’ve been in a 2 year revival and it’s been amazing ! Hard. Difficult. Yet amazing .
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I give my whole life Lord.
We’re so excited for you, Debbie Blue! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God.
We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church
Stevie - Team LC
I have a attended Pastor Craig's church for years. He is a true man of God.
Hanna Gabbard mmmm.
Persuading the living God should be everyone's happyness
Pursuing ** but I know what you meant, and I agree 😊
I pray God keep increasing Craig in the wisdom of God for this generation. Keep building soldiers bro.
I have somehow always believed what this sermon is saying. I always felt weird or different when a circle of my so-called friends would discuss this phrase "God wants me to be happy" and I could never fully agree. At times I thought I was being devil's advocate or disagreeing on purpose. I'd ask, " Well what if your happiness is sleeping with another woman's husband? "...or " What if your happiness was eating a whole chocolate cake and you are diabetic?" Many times, I would get blank stares. I truly believe that God will give us the desire to do what's right, whether it "makes us happy" or not. We will be fulfilling his purpose. We have to continuously resist Satan and his lousy temptation.
Really good points!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is so good. God Bless pastor Craig being his servant and for preaching an important message. We NEED to fix our eyes on Jesus! Amen
You’re “ i want to believe..but” series was the push i needed and i thank you. I am now a Follower of god and have been watching videos every night.
Thank you so much for sharing that Trevor. Praise God!
Welcome to the Kingdom! So excited for you and your Savior. Congratulations to you!
You have helped me grow through your Ministry in this season I'm in.
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Holiness > Happiness
My GOD IN HEAVEN, thank you for bringing light to my heart about how I HAVE BEEN instead of FOLLOWING YOUR WILL AND YOUR DESIRES FOR ME AND MINE!
Amen❤thank u pastor craig..
My church said
In the name of Jesus
this is the first time I see you your sermon was good praise GOD
Great sermon
God is the end goal
Go Craig !!! ❤️
Truth.
Thank you God for this
Thank you for the powerful message in a time of pain.
My husband, of 30 years, wants out because he's "not happy, no longer in love". I refuse to give in, to give up. I still love him deeply and made a vow for better or worse. It breaks my heart, but I know God can heal and restore our marriage.
Thank you for this message Mr. Groeschel, I much appreciated and felt this ministry. God Bless!
powerful
You are an inspiration to others!
AMENJESUS
amazing god bless you
I have a lot of friends that I wish I could share this with. The problem is, they may not watch it.
The sharing is all you can do, but that is being obedient to what God has called us to do. You can't force a horse to drink the water, just lead them to the trough.
I always felt like I was failing God ..not that he failed me
Amen ❤
I am definitely not a Christian, but I do remember John 15:11 ?
Why would this message be reserved only for marriages that are in trouble now? There should be conviction for those who are divorced now because they were certainly saying then that,”God wants me to be happy.” It’s time for each and everyone of us not put a limit to the full truth of God’s Word.
That was an interesting boogie 😂👌🏿
This sermon is right on. That is the problem with American Christianity today. Try preaching the so called Prosperity Gospel to the Christians in Iraq and Syria right now.
The ball.
I love this sermon. Where is this church at?
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Jenn, Team LC
Be Blessed!
Hit me like a ton of bricks .
Of course he does want us to be happy! 😊 Think of it this way. We are God’s children, and he is our Father. If you were a parent and had a child of your own, would it make any sense at all for you to want to see your child suffer in life and not be happy? Uh no. So why do you think that our Father, who is only good and only love, would want to see his children suffer and struggle? Just saying.. he does want us to be happy. Why would he put us on this Earth just for us to struggle and not enjoy our life to the fullest? Think about that.
God's priority is our holiness our happiness comes out of holiness. If our happiness makes us unholy God does not want this
How to pursue Him tho?
Here are some Bible plans that might help you: www.bible.com/search/plans?q=pursuing%20god
can you give me the site where you speak french
Hello Life Church, I understand and agree with the message as to there are those "verse" message" line" that are misuse. But, in a general sense. it is still said. So consolidating everything. Don't you think the title of the sermon is wrong? just the title?. I don't disagree with the message.
Corona didn’t age well
I know this God wants us to be miserable that's why there is so many suicides. Being a Christian is a terrible life filled with suffering. It's all I ever hear " How we must fight and battle and suffer" God wants to test us and see how we suffer till the point of suicide. God just wants to use us and when he can't get what he wants he throws us away.
I'm sorry you feel that way. You know, when I was younger I used to think that God was just a puppet master who liked to control people. I grew up in church, but I had that idea.
But this doesn't line up with what the Bible says. Do you know the parable of the good shepherd? He has 100 sheep, 1 goes missing, and he goes off looking for it. That's Jesus. If God just wanted to throw us away, He would never have suffered on a cross for us.
And I have had plenty of suffering in my life, but I can say with confidence that if I just hang in there and obey God, I've come to a place where I can look back and say "Look what God did. I never would have gone through this, but this is better than what I planned."
@@brandonschafer9565 when you persuade god, you find his joy not the worlds happiness
Holiness > Happiness