You don't become "whole" when you get a ring on your finger, have a fleet of kids, enter pastoral ministry, write a book, become an influencer, or anything else.
You become WHOLE only when you know Christ as your Savior and ever thereafter live in mystical union with him.
Regarding Trump and Musk: isn't it wonderful to have a heavenly hope--centered in a perfect Lord--that transcends the continual chaos of earthly politics?
"God will never give you more than you can handle" is a lie.
You were never meant to handle everything by your own power. You're created to trust in the God who can handle everything through you.
Sometimes, He does give you more than you handle, so that you'll rely on Him.
World-“Love is love.”
Bible-“God is love.”
World-“Live your truth.”
Bible-“Jesus is Truth.”
World-“You are enough.”
Bible-“God is enough.”
World-“It’s your life. Do what you want.”
Bible-“Jesus is life. Do what He says.”
World-“Believe in yourself.”
Bible-“Believe in God.”
1980s: "self-esteem" movement
1990s: "self-made" movement
2000s: "self-help" movement
2010s: "believe in self" movement
2020s: "self-love" movement
It’s all "self-worship" with different labels.
However, you're created to worship Someone other than "self". His name is Jesus.
You’re not enough
Jesus is
Don't believe in yourself
Believe in Jesus
Don’t follow your heart
Follow Jesus
Don’t live your truth.
Live the Truth.
Don’t do what you want
Do what God says
Self-help doesn’t save
Jesus saves
You didn’t evolve from apes
You’re created by God
This is great!
Notre Dame Quarterback, Riley Leonard points to Christ on ESPN after his Orange Bowl win.
“I just trusted in the Lord. I looked up and said, Jesus, whatever your will is for my life I trust it 100 percent.”
Atheist: “There is no God"
Agnostic: “There might be a God"
Government: “Power is God"
Paganism: “There’s many gods”
Pornography: “Sex is God"
Pride - "I am God"
Bible - “Jesus is God.”
Trust the Bible.
Reject lies.
When people "leave Christianity", because the Church won't affirm or celebrate their lifestyle choices...
People aren't leaving "religion", they're just joining a new one, where the object of worship is "self".
Some final thoughts pre-election: 1. Our peace is found in a God who is sovereign and in control of all things. 2. Our joy is in a Lord and Savior who gives eternal life and is coming again. 3. Our hope is in the promise that God works all things out for our good. Fear not.