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Don't Pursue Happiness, Pursue Jesus: Finding Deep, Sustaining Joy

Are you chasing happiness, only to find it's fleeting? In this message, we dive into the profound difference between circumstantial happiness and deep, lasting joy, challenging the cultural narrative that we "deserve to be happy." We explore two powerful stories of choice: Mary's Submission: We contrast Mary's faithful submission to God's plan with the hypothetical choice to pursue her own happiness, teaching us where true fulfillment lies. The Family Man: We look at the Christmas movie The Family Man to see a glimpse of an alternative reality and the deep joy that can be found in simple family life versus the emptiness of chasing wealth and power. The speaker unpacks what the Bible teaches about joy, explaining why it's different from temporary happiness: Joy is a Feeling that runs deeper, sustaining you through sorrow. Joy is an Action (Rejoicing) that we are called to choose, often expressed in song. Joy is a Fruit of the Holy Spirit that naturally grows when we are aligned with God. Joy is not a pursuit; it's a byproduct of pursuing Jesus. Learn why "The joy of the Lord is your strength" and how to cultivate a deep, magnetic joy that sustains you in the ups and downs of life. Scripture Reference: Luke 1:39-45 (Mary's visit to Elizabeth) Topics: Joy, Happiness, Christmas, Mary, Jesus, The Family Man, Holy Spirit, Gratitude, Rejoice.