Are You Looking for Provision in All the Wrong Places?

[Are You Looking for Provision in All the Wrong Places?](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) Current Teaching Series [Living in the Goodness of God](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Listen to Today's Broadcast](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Are You Looking for Provision in All the Wrong Places?](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) By Rick Warren — February 22, 2019 [Facebook](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Twitter](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Pinterest](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Email](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Devotional image from Rick Warren](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever” (Psalm 23 NIV). Psalm 23 explains the ways God wants to show his goodness in your life. All of these benefits are available to you not because you’re good, but because God is good. When you truly understand God’s goodness as revealed in Psalm 23, it will strengthen your faith. You will be able to say: - God will meet all my needs; there’s no reason to worry. - God will help me rest and find peace. - God will refresh and replenish me when I am drained. - God will guide me to make right decisions. - God will be with me on my dark and fearful days. - God will protect me and keep me safe. - God will support me, even if I am surrounded by conflict. - God will give me his favor. - God will fill me with more blessing than I can imagine. - God will secure my future and take me to heaven one day. When Jesus came to Earth and died for our sins on the cross, he opened the door for us to receive all the benefits of God’s goodness. That’s why we call it Good Friday. It was good for you and me! Good Friday certainly wasn’t good for Jesus. It was painful. It was torture. He willingly said, “No one takes my life away from me. I give it up of my own free will” (John 10:18 GNT). Sending the Messiah to die for you is the ultimate expression of God’s goodness. Jesus said, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep” (John 10:10-11 NLT). Everybody needs what God has to offer. But are you looking for it in all the wrong places? Many people expect those 10 needs to be met by their careers, bank accounts, friendships, romantic relationships, children, or family. God is saying to you, “No, I’m it. I’m the source of all goodness in your life.” The biggest cause of stress in your life is the lack of focusing on God’s goodness. When you choose to trust in God’s goodness, you’ll be able to face your struggles with hope and renewed faith.[PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) Talk About It - Spend a few minutes every day this week reciting Psalm 23 and working to memorize it. How can knowing this Scripture from memory help you? - Look through the list of ways God provides for you. To whom or what besides God have you been looking for any of these needs to be met? - How does focusing on God’s goodness give you hope? [Facebook](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Twitter](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Pinterest](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Email](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) 6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r [Our Gift: Living in the Goodness of God Guided Experience](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) Is God really good all the time? Absolutely, but too often we don’t live like we believe it. This in-depth guided experience is much more than a Bible study. It’s a spiritual growth tool that will show you how to trust God, apply his Word, and live in his goodness every day of your life. This book has a soft leather like cover and has 285 full color interior pages packed with Pastor Rick’s teaching, Bible verses, graphic artwork, photos and exercises all designed to help you learn how to truly live in God’s goodness. God wants to give you the confidence of his goodness, even on your darkest days. [LEARN MORE](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) 6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r [Complete Audio Series (Purchase)](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) Includes 12 full-length teaching CDs from Pastor Rick's series Living in the Goodness of God. [LEARN MORE](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) 6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r [Series Summary](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) Message 1: Is God Really Good All the Time? Message 2: Letting God Meet My Needs Message 3: Relaxing in God’s Goodness Message 4: How God’s Goodness Can Restore You Message 5: How to Be Led by God’s Spirit Message 6: The God of My Valleys Message 7: How Jesus Treats His Sheep Message 8: How God Lifts Me Up When I’m Worn Down Message 9: Living an Anointed Life Message 10: From Overwhelmed to Overflowing Message 11: Why You Don’t Need to Fear Your Future Message 12: Heaven: God’s Eternal Goodness to You [PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) Pastor Rick Warren [Facebook](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r)[Twitter](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Instagram](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) [Linkedin](6Iw5QwYNr:m:1:2618166767:7150793695F0599290375211F1C75ADF:r) Enjoy today's Devotional? 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