The Secret To Happiness Revealed (With Greg Laurie)
We see in the Bible that happiness is always connected to holiness. We also find that happiness is not something that should be sought outright; rather, it’s a result of seeking something else. And that something else is holiness.
Although the Declaration of Independence refers to “the pursuit of Happiness” as one of our “unalienable Rights,” pursuing happiness in and of itself is generally a futile search. As philosopher Eric Hoffer said, “The search for happiness is one of the chief sources of unhappiness.”
Many people today who are searching for happiness never will quite have it. There are people with a lot of accomplishments, a lot of fame and a lot of money who live miserable, empty lives. They’re searching for something but in the wrong way.
Happiness is a byproduct of holiness. When you get your life in order, happiness soon will follow.
That is why unbelievers can never know true happiness. They will go after the world’s cheap counterfeits, which are shallow. The world’s concept of happiness depends on good things happening.
The Bible tells us how to find and maintain holiness, and as a result, happiness, in our lives. And in Psalm 119 we have God’s original design.
First we’re told that if we want to be holy, then we are to walk in an undefiled way: “Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths” (verses 1-3 NLT).
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@douglasparham1863
3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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@clarkelaidlaw1678
3 жыл бұрын
real happiness is knowing that you haven't been foolish enough to believe anonymous,bronze age stories told by fearful,uneducated,tribesmen in the most backward part of the middle east.
@andrewanderson2539
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for my new found faith in Jesus Christ thanks to your Sherman tonight 5-26-20 21
@clarkelaidlaw1678
3 жыл бұрын
Faith means believing something without any evidence.that is every religion in a nutshell.If there was any reason whatsoever to believe this nonsense,one wouldn't need faith.tyere have been some ten thousand gods proposed by humans over time in hundreds of different languages and in hundreds of different countries.there is not,and never has been the slightest substantial evidence that any of them are real gods worshipped........10,000 gods proven to exist............0
Even Paul says happiness is being content in whatever situation your in. God only can give us peace and happiness. He made us that way.
I really like how Greg put it, happiness is a choice, not a feeling/emotion
Thank you for my new found faith in Jesus Christ tonight 5-26-2021
@tional5266
Жыл бұрын
Praise God!! Congrats 🎊🎉 🙏❤️🙏 welcome brother
God has finally given me a pastor that I resonate with, and can deliver his word in a way I understand.That person is you Greg.God bless
I have shown my faith to many people. My doctors and nurses first. My accident, which gave me a TBI. My doctors' did not believe I would survive. I had 18% chance to live is . I was in a coma. I know it is God who saved me. Everyday I would pray for the Lord to help me get better! Coming out Of the coma, before God woke me up, I heard a voice , I don't know if it was Jesus or an Angel? These are the words spoken," It is not your time. There is still work for you to do.'
The day my trach was removed, was the day I began to tell my testimony. They would tell me I am a miracle! I would tell them, God is good all the time. All the time God is good!
Excellent sermon, helped clarify true happiness. Many thanks and God bless!
Pastor Greg, the Lord has used you in my life so abundantly. I have grown in the Lord while listening to your messages and pondered on things that I never had thought of before. Thank you for allowing Jesus to use you.
If your up all night like I am praise God This is Gods way of giving you special peaceful time with him talk to God hes listening
Ways I have shared my faith? Last year when covid hit the United States I prayed first. Then I started asking others if they were scared of the pandemic. Which led to testifying about not being because I trust Jesus. Other than that as I go through the day I pray for opportunities and ask God that he would be evident in my life so others would want to know why I believe.
My dear husband or family never let me down but some neighbours or friends have. Thank God for my precious husband and family!
Thank you Pastor Greg....praying for my adult children.
@saintmichael1874
16 күн бұрын
Yeah thats a tough one. Painful and My anger is justified but not out of control.
I love my naps. I love my Bible, I love going to church , the best time for me is prying, knowing He , God loves me.
Awesome teaching!
@chrisc6705
3 жыл бұрын
To all out there. Disregard the comment above. This is a scam operation attacking many of the Christian utube sites.
Pastor Greg thank you .And, may Our God Bless you and your family 🙏❤️😇
Amén God Bless 🙏🏻🤗🙌
Thank you, Pastor Greg.y You tremendously enrich my life with your teaching🌄
@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo
Жыл бұрын
Hello Barbara How are you doing?
I believe that as believers in Jesus our life should reflect Jesus to the point that people want to know why we are different. I have been working my current job for 2 years. And I do not like it. In fact I was miserable. The job has nothing that interests me, except that I can support my family and I often wondered what does God have in store for me, why am I working this job? One day I was working quietly by myself and I had a thought. I use to be happy. What happened? People used to be surprised when I got mad. I prayed to God to restore my happiness. After all if Jesus died on the cross for me so I may know him then what do I have to be upset about? 2 years later I still have bad days. They are becoming fewer and fewer. My view on my job has not changed, but I lol at my job has drastically changed. My boss is not who I work for. I work to glorify God. I have learned that I have actually been happy at work. I no longer wonder what God has in store. I look forward to trials. I now know that is how makes us grow. Sorry fora long post. I actually left some things out to make it short---er.
This so hits home for me I hear you lord God, I'm soooooooo much more happy in God, and I will pick up my cross and follow you lord God
Thank you so much Pastor Greg for your spiritually supporting messages
Yes and amen....but Lord said I was "then we who remain and are alive"...but also know I am preparing to live a loooopng live and fit and healthy...and you, too!
Happiness is not what you possess rather It is a state of mind. Pain and sickness and suffering always disturb the state of mind, like a sword piercing into the soul. For a person who pleases the Lord, he gives him wisdom and knowledge and joy.
Greg Laurie Iam being set free from sorcery, and the demons of rock/ roll music.Thanks for you teach the world about these evils destroying
God Bless you Pastor Greg
Greg, in the beginning of the second message, you ask, 'what gets you up in the morning?' Knowing how you feel about cats, would you believe me when I tell you, my cat gets me up every morning between 5 and 5:30 ?! I wake up full of joy, knowing I get to spend time with God (after feeding the cat) ! She is so much more gentle than an alarm clock.
@SammaclauseGamgee
5 ай бұрын
My dog likes to wake me up by jumping on my stomach lol She's a good girl
@davidgraham2673
2 күн бұрын
Cheyenne my wolfdog used to come lay on my head when she was a puppy, and wanted me to wake up. It's the best feeling to wake up laughing as a very large young puppy flops on your head. I'm smiling just thinking about it.
Greg, This is some of your best work. Only through his grace, Love and Almighty Mercy(from the nose bleeders)I herd&Felt The Love from Christ through you. -1996 angel stadium Harvest Crusade, I was 16 yrs old. Now 43. I pray To our Father God in Heaven, please forgive me Lord for I have sinned,knowing through scripture you love The sinner But not the Sin Lord, I Beg and pray your All Powerful Mercy Rain down on this world Father God,All MY FAITH WORSHIP & The Only One I PRAISE is to Our Heavenly Father God The creator and Endor of all, He gave us THE SOLUTION Through King Jesus Christ, The King of all Kings I am Greatful and Thankful & Thank you for Greg, Father your strength and wisdom through your blessings allows Greg to teach and lead by examples of Righteousness, in the name of Jesus Christ I prey, Amen
Thankyou pastor. Praise God today all day friends
Yes Im with a partial believer, wanting him to be committed. Yes he s at work with at least 3 calvary chapels workers and one is a pastor. So things are looking up. My prayers were answered when I asked Jesus to send angels to minister to him. 3 out of 5 workers are christians.
Yes Sir
Such a gifted and dynamic teacher Pastor Miles! God has a master plan, what a relief! We need to be awake & all about our Father’s business🙏 ❤
To be happy in Jesus is to trust and and obey
Blessings to you and your family
3/20/22 I watched a documentary " Pheonix Rising " . Pastor mentioned marolyn manson , I have never felt so ugly after watching a doc. never !! I am a child of God and my savior is Jesus Christ , I am so happy that I personally know Jesus Christ!!! I have prayed for Evan Rachel Woods & I have Fairh that Jesus heals her brokenness and gives her healing & Happiness, in Jesus Name I claim this for Evan ... AMEN
Bad things, so many, so much trauma. However; I know that he made me stronger ! I know, maybe that is a gift he gave me?
This message was so powerful I wish every christian would listen thank you Pastor Laurie.
@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo
Жыл бұрын
Hello dear How are you doing today?
Greg Laurie is one of the best! Up there with Billy Graham.
@haroldbeard6149
Жыл бұрын
Amen
Awesome Pastor
Am glad GOD led me to hear your message and help me remember your name so I can follow more of your messages!
For me to live is christ but to die is gain
🙏 happiness is with God. AMEN ❤️ 🙏 ❤️
@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo
Жыл бұрын
Hello dear How are you doing today?
Great message!! How can a person in the Midwest, somehow meet you or just say hello and have a voice chat . We listen to you everyday! We are a senior couple living in Kansas being blessed by messages every day from your podcast and radio!
LIFE
Matthew 23:37 -39, we find Jesus' lament over Jerusalem. In part He says: “How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing “… I believe that the nature of men made Jesus sad.
Jesus is Lord
Would you help me with Unity in the Body of Christ so we can ALL work together without rushing to pursuing pleasure ..savor beautiful and glorifying relationships with one another...Selah....thx for using your influence where needed. Blessings!
@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo
Жыл бұрын
Hello Susan How are you doing today?
I always had the impression that God is not happy with the earth, that man kind had grieved Him, and drove God to repent of making man.
4:20 Im gonna load up my truck and move to your house Greg. 😮😅
Happy? Oh man are you looking for trouble. Jesus, Gospel, worship, prayer. That produces salvation. Why are you quoting anything from anyone. The bible is the clear choice of opinion. Happiness comes from loving God
Correction please Jesus said “be holy as I am holy”. He didn’t say be happy. Happy is not in the Bible.
Hello pastor ustede devate en contra de munchos pastores corruption individos porque ellos siempre afavor delos agreores que atacan alos inosentes
Greg if you ever need someone to fill-in you can ask me. I would love to talk Or even jus interpret and say everything you say in other words. ha ha
Hey, your mic and shirt match😂
@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo
Жыл бұрын
Hello Shelley How are you doing today?
Ii He a vèŕŕÿ ĝooð prèçheŕ ì lìķe to hear
We should pursue to be Holy and not Happy.
@laurac5960
3 жыл бұрын
His message is on Happiness. A lot of people needed to hear this. God wants us to be happy. If you are saved, you are considered holy because you have been covered in the blood of Christ. Another day Pastor Laurie will teach on holiness. It's okay to teach about happiness and another day his teaching will be on holiness. But he doesn't have time to teach on every subject in one sermon. I'm sure if you want to know more about holiness and you ask God to lead you, He will guide you through His word on that subject.
@gabrielscruggsjr9492
3 жыл бұрын
God wants both. Christian Life of holiness brings the happiness is what he's saying he's not saying be happy but neglect holiness.
Happiness is circumstantial, & therefore way overrated-seek rather joy in a. real .relationship w/ Jesus -Yeshua- the Christ; He is near if you’ve found this - VERY NEAR!
Your funny
Joy is in the Bible. Not a word of happy. Joy comes with faith and hope in Jesus.
How do you know if you're a woman of 1st Timothy 5:6 ? “But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.” I have a very easy life, and I like comfort, with most days being lazy.
Greg, you have stated that you can’t stand contact lenses, well why don’t you wear your glasses 🤓????
Mathew chapter 6.
loooong
To many commercials I had t continually skip ads. Didn't finish it.
@laurac5960
3 жыл бұрын
I had no commercials and I'm not a youtube subscriber so I wonder why you had so many commercials. I understand that is annoying. Sometimes with other KZread videos I've watched, they were full of commercials. I won't continue watching them either.
@alexstramp7688
3 жыл бұрын
@pastor greg laurie what?
The add sonabello. It's forcing itself on me. I won the case. They opened credit cards under my name. Unauthorized. So I am going to tell everyone this every single time they add continues. And since almost every single ad on this is sonabello. I will tell you that they are thieves.
Has nothing to do with ypur imaginary friend. But a conman wont tell you that, he needs his $$god$$ to keep on walking in the door