http://saddleback.com/pray40 — God is not a vending machine. And there are unfortunately many millions of Christians today who spend all their time seeking what God has to give them, and nothing in seeking God himself. Seek God, not merely the blessing. What does that mean? It means whether you get the answer that you want or not, you will earnestly still want to know God. Whether you get the healing that you want or not, whether you get the restoration you want or not, whether you get the answer you want or not, seek God. And as you come to God, if you don't get what you think is best, you will still be satisfied with what God thinks is best for you. And out of this whole ordeal, coming out of pain, seek God, not the blessing, not the gift, not the miracle. Seek God. Know God.
Watch the full message with Pastor Rick Warren at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mVU3x-5usI&t=232s
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