Happiness Feels So Far Away

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Pursuing happiness comes naturally, but what do you do when life doesn't measure up? You might wonder, “Why doesn’t God give me what I want? Does He really care about me or my happiness?” Let’s talk about it. NEXT STEPS Did you give your life to Jesus? We’re celebrating with you! You’re probably wondering what’s next, and we’re here to help. Start here: https://go2.lc/ytcommittochrist When you give to Life.Church, you’re helping people around the world experience the love and hope of Christ. Learn more or consider giving at: https://go2.lc/youtubegiving ABOUT THIS MESSAGE This message was originally presented as a part of a series called Almost True. Find out more about the series here: https://www.life.church/media/almost-true/ Each week on YouTube, we’re highlighting one of our favorite past messages. Our current series, At the Movies, can only be seen at a Life.Church location or at Life.Church Online. Find a location near you or check out online service times at: https://www.life.church/atthemovies/ Find wisdom for navigating screen time as a Christian with this helpful guide: https://go2.lc/screenwisdom Who is Jesus really? Check out this Bible Plan on how to find Him for yourself: https://go2.lc/findjesus ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.church CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHEL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel True or False? - 00:00 The “Happiness Gospel” - 01:29 God Does Want You to be Happy - 04:51 What Being Holy Means - 08:21 The Problem With Believing Happiness Matters Most - 10:43 When You Get to Know God - 15:36 Where True Joy is Found - 19:05 Applying This To Your Life - 24:58 God, I Want Lasting Joy - 30:03 #lifechurch #craiggroeschel

Topics

• Joy