How to be Happily Sad | John Ortberg

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Blessed are those who are sad… Wait, what?
QUESTION FOR THE RU-vid COMMENTS:
What is something you are in mourning over?
Here’s how:
Are you in mourning over something?
Spend a few minutes in silent stillness before God with no distractions. Tell him about what you are carrying (“Father, I’m in mourning over…”). Then be still and listen for his voice to speak and comfort you.
Try reciting, as a blessing, over yourself, the words of Jesus:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
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@BecomeNew 8 месяцев назад

DAILY QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTS: What is something you are in mourning over?

@RoseExieDavis 8 месяцев назад

Mourning that the world is so lost when the LORD wants to bless us so much. Enormously grateful to know & live in His great love, grace & blessings. Thanks for your encouragment! Oh, would love to see the puppy once-in-a-while...they grow so fast! Aloha~*

@mariangel8685 8 месяцев назад

The lost of my husband's health and illusion of safety.

@sarahdavies7795 8 месяцев назад

I live with a kind of unresolved grief over a family situation and the loss of hopes, dreams and expectations of what we thought parenthood would be like

@junecleaver493 8 месяцев назад

We are estranged from our adult daughter and grandchildren. No reasons given. Our only child and 2 grandchildren. Cancel culture is alive and well. Heartbreaking for thousands of good parents.

@nancyzykan8573 8 месяцев назад

Grief over the unfulfilled dreams I had for this time in my life is what I’m mourning. But God is with me, teaching and encouraging me, providing support and friends and opportunities I never imagined. Surrendering to His ways has brought me great joy and peace.

@johnwoodall8528 8 месяцев назад

As one who has lost a wife, son and grandchildren through death, I know of this comfort from Jesus and His Spirit. He is real. It is real. Thank you for reminding us of our great King and his kingdom. Come Lord Jesus.

@pattydonohue7822 8 месяцев назад

I have a low-grade grief over what is not. Sometimes it's like a small undercurrent of sadness. The teaching was so helpful. I thought of God wrapping me up in that big comforter that John showed. And as He comforts me, it overflows so I can pass it on. I get to experience God’s love seeping into my heart and so I'm not irrelevant, but beloved!

@BaronReed-rj9rz 8 месяцев назад

You are on fertil sacred ground. Life without expectations is not life without hope. God bless you, I love you.

@pattydonohue7822 8 месяцев назад

Baron, how kind of you to reach out to me! He’s speaching to me directly from you! I love you too!

@BaronReed-rj9rz 8 месяцев назад

@@pattydonohue7822 Please be careful of what we see in today's world of commercial Christianity. Don't look to the voices you find on TV, TBN etc... Go deeper, on the inside and absorb His comfort and encouragement. The voices on TV makes Christianity all about you and at that point it's no longer Christianity but the flesh. It's ALL about Jesus Christ! Enjoy the journey, He is always waiting with open arms. I would wish every Christian to be right where you are at. Brokenness is not defeat but dependence. God bless! Be still, and know that I am God. Ps.46:10

@susansagun7077 8 месяцев назад

In the process of selling home of 18 years, some 5 years after my husband passed. While I feel a mourning on it, God is giving me a vision of having an internal world the size of a football field, where the square footage means nothing and He is freer to call the plays. My task is to lean into it.

@maliabergstrom 8 месяцев назад

Mourning for some young adults I know and care for who are not flourishing at the moment for a variety of reasons. God have mercy and reveal yourself in their circumstances. Open their eyes and warm their hearts.

@BecomeNew 8 месяцев назад

amen

@viviansizemore5710 8 месяцев назад

I always find so much encouragement and comfort when listening to you John. Just this past week my good friends and Christians lost their son to suicide. He was being influenced by an evil person. I watched this young grow up being such a nice young man who knew Jesus. So many are suffering now for our young people who live in a troubled world. Thank God for men like you who teach us.

@georgemckamey1688 8 месяцев назад

Irrelevancy - this is one of my deepest personal fears! It would be difficult to overstate how often this fear has initiated dysfunction in my life -derailing me from “abundant living.” Life lived in the knowledge of my true worth, significance and purpose as found (only found) in life with Jesus empowered by His indwelling Spirit, surrendering and integrating my little kingdom into The Kingdom! Thanks John for a wonderful reminder!

@tracykamemoto4602 8 месяцев назад

These series John goes over helps me to lean in and grow in my morning. Blessing me and blessing others through helping me understand our journey together. So thankful for a friend who shared the blessing of b/n with me.❤️🙏

@larrylosey2559 8 месяцев назад

Home run! You make the message so meaningful. Master of illustration and application!

@sookey2 8 месяцев назад

It is a wonderful reminder that the resources of heaven are available to me when I mourn. I want to remember this when I’m in a period of mourning.

@crankbait1984 8 месяцев назад

Things that I’ve been mourning over is a loss of a parent, loss of a job, and a bad health report. It’s been very difficult and at times very lonely but through friends community, and family giving encouragement and prayer the burden is a little lighter

@BecomeNew 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing this. much love your way

@mommorkus 8 месяцев назад

Mourn for so many losses-grateful for the God of Hope who comforts and redeems.

@RonMo54 8 месяцев назад

This is very timely for me… in the midst of uncertainty and discomfort in my own life - this gets my eyes off of me… for I know I am well cared for. So many around me going through hardships seem to come into focus.

@lvshope 8 месяцев назад

I’m mourning… finding it hard to embrace changing seasons of life. Young at heart but physical challenges as I get older.

@ronregenstreif 8 месяцев назад

Thank you John, love listening most mornings. Great topics that need to be heard. Very helpful and inspiring ❤

@DebbieRidler 8 месяцев назад

So powerful- in this difficult world!! Blessings John

@joanncampbell5839 8 месяцев назад

I am in mourning and comforted greatly as I reflect on all the years I spent blaming others for my issues rather than seeking for ways I needed to change. I am happily sad also because God has revealed truth, and I don’t have to continue the grueling work of denial. Such a helpful message, thanks!

@marymartorana2136 8 месяцев назад

I get the denial thing....One thinks that it protects but it actually oppresses and binds us down. I feel much freer to grow when I let go of that pseudo "protection" called denial.

@Julie-gv9xe 8 месяцев назад

I have lost many loved ones, and I guess it is a testament to being the youngest in a family . I find myself ruminating about their deaths and wondering if I was the best I could have been for them while they were dying. I guess I mourn over not being able to go back in time and be more of a comfort to them.

@carlamartins7464 8 месяцев назад

Loved this beautiful word today. So encouraging! Thank you.

@deannpype8882 8 месяцев назад

I'm sad for how some of the plan I had for my future didn't turn out like I had envisioned (my career, my marriage/divorce, my relationship with friends). I take comfort in Proverbs 19:21, "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."

@BecomeNew 8 месяцев назад

thanks for sharing this

@suefalk1399 8 месяцев назад

John’s message is right on. He prompts me to do what God is calling me to do.

@FayeStewart-d5i 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful sermon!

@loricoley20 8 месяцев назад

Thanks John for this today

@daniellemeadows8291 8 месяцев назад

What a great message. Thank you!

@stephenpetry8697 8 месяцев назад

My son and his family need to trust in Christ for their salvation.

@WendyHuggard 8 месяцев назад

I had a question about the Servias Pinckaers quote - Is it God DOES NOT love happiness or he DOES love happiness?

@GOSATX 8 месяцев назад

I was confused about that, as well. 🤔

@sarahbeasley2575 8 месяцев назад

I’m sorry if I have missed this along the way but what is the golden rule John mentioned?

@BecomeNew 8 месяцев назад

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

@lauraeiss8636 8 месяцев назад

Have I really spent this much of my life… not seeking Gods kingdom..

@lennietraina2002 8 месяцев назад

My 25 yr olds physical and mental health, and her distance from God. While she is such a wonderful soul, she will have life long physical struggles. I mourn for the things she’s had to give up and the struggles that lie ahead. But God….But God knows. ❤ Tim, I love the way you’ve been able to put up the words with John’s live picture in the corner. Good job!

@sutergirlify 8 месяцев назад

❤ I always need help with understanding how to yield to the Holy Spirit in times of loss and suffering 💔 this is beautiful

@elaineh1041 8 месяцев назад

good afternoon ☀️ oh chicken skin~the impact of today’s message is so good, especially being raised asian showing where emotions is a sign of weakness or guilt. Forced to fake it…and mourn~cry in silence… sadly, never had the beatitudes explained in such a way, sermons often felt as threats… thank you 🙏🏻💕🍃

@godscara 8 месяцев назад

I am mourning over my adult daughter and her mental health. So much anxiety and pain from past trauma. Instead of walking with God she’s hardened her heart, walked away from church and so far will not get counsel help for healing. My heart breaks for her and I pray daily, laying her at the foot of the cross as I speak life into her and love her right where she is through this. Praying God will wake up and rattle those dry bones and bring her back to full living as He created her.

@carolhopetyler2178 7 месяцев назад

I just read a wonderful book called Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets. How it works and how to access the power. If you feel led to read it you may find a new way to pray. God bless you.

@vincemorgan6781 6 месяцев назад

Mental health issues are unfortunately more common than we might know. We have them in my own family and the pain and sadness can be overwhelming. So where then can we go with our brokenness?…to the author of life Himself …. Help us feel your connection and comfort Lord and bring healing to the suffering .

@AP-ex1zi 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Lord that I am not irrelevant in your eyes! 🙌 John, Tim and team, thank you SO much for your time, energy and commitment in providing us all with God's word and encouragement. You are all a blessing!

@rapidpackaging8511 8 месяцев назад

This got me refocus on using my life experience to help others or going through something I’d been through. A very grateful alcoholic.

@robinmadson7549 8 месяцев назад

I am mourning the conflicts and lack of connection in our family and specifically with my friend. YET as John said, God has sent so many wonderful women in my life that have encouraged and comforted me. What I am learning is that I cannot be comforted by people if I am not honest about my grief and struggles. And this also hinders opportunities for me to comfort others.

@clovisjr1957 8 месяцев назад

What you have gone through John is not a small thing and what you have learned from it and passed on to us who follow you has been extremely meaningful and valuable. Thank you for being willing to be transparent about it. By the way, I am a Packer fan, but also a Brock Purdy fan. However, I will be pulling for the Pack this weekend! Would love to know what you shared in your devotional to the Buccaneers! What do you say in a devotional to a bunch of professional football players? 🙂

@GOSATX 8 месяцев назад

Such a precious reminder that I am not alone, even when the loss of my marriage and even my children’s relationship with their father makes me feel so alone.

@babsnorth9773 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for reminding me of God’s comfort throughout my life, especially in tough times. He is present.

@eliacuomo490 8 месяцев назад

I mourn the passing of my beloved sister and yet as a result of her passing I have come closer to Jesus and have developed a relationship that is more intimate and personal with Him than I had before she died. I still miss her immensely but I know that she is with Jesus and I will see her again soon when I finally go Home.

@BaronReed-rj9rz 8 месяцев назад

Brokenness is not defeat but dependence. Dependence on God. (Dallas Willard)

@BecomeNew 8 месяцев назад

oof. Good word

@kidsauthordave1463 8 месяцев назад

I'm mourning for my Dad who passed away on Monday. We are all having a hard time.

@BecomeNew 8 месяцев назад

Oh man, so sorry. Praying for you rn

@polgalang3605 8 месяцев назад

Thank you, Pastor John! God has really blessed you with wisdom in teaching His word! May God from whom all the blessings flow truly expand your territory in reaching out to the hearts of many for Him and His glory together with your team!

@EsengoMingii 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for these, John, you are a blessing.

@paulkick7870 8 месяцев назад

Learning from you definitely makes me feel like I am flourishing.

@johnmcmannus 8 месяцев назад

The kingdom of God is available to those who mourn. What good news!

@jlheidbreder 8 месяцев назад

Mental illness in my immediate family, newly realized.😢

@marymartorana2136 8 месяцев назад

I mourn the distance and barriers I have in many of my relationships. But after your message, John, I have comfort in the hope of extending the love God has given me into the lives of those I feel distanced from and hopefully have some level of restoration, whatever that may be. Thank you for your message.

@carolyne9862 8 месяцев назад

I can connect with that, Amen.

@Frchum 8 месяцев назад

When in a place of suffering, we often think sll hope is gone. But we read blessed are those who mourn we are conflicted and how. The choice is ours when in that season to choose the kingdom in our soul and spirit. That we might prosper admist the affliction. Thank you, John, for the word today.

@gaillynch2730 8 месяцев назад

I am in mourning for the health of my son, Noah, who has been battling cancer for over two years related to Crohn’s disease. My husband and daughter also struggle with Crohn’s disease daily and the devastating effects on their lives from this.

@maliabergstrom 8 месяцев назад

May God have mercy, Gail, and may each of you sense it.

@levans846 8 месяцев назад

Praying for Noah, your daughter and your husband. And praying for you as a caregiver witnessing the multiyear suffering of loved ones which comes with its own kind of deep torturous pain and suffering.

@sherrywoodwardart1488 5 месяцев назад

I'm so glad to see you on You Tube and now I'm binge watching. My husband and I have missed you so much at MPCC... you have been a blessing to us.

@darinsloan1454 8 месяцев назад

So good! I so relate to this. Can’t be reminded of it enough and always take new grace away from John’s thoughts and words. Bonus: Gods 1st words to man and Jesus’ first words in Sermon= Blessed!! So amazing. So powerful!

@Jane-jc9kg 8 месяцев назад

I have been listening to Become New for some time. I couldn’t do life without it. Thank you so much to all those who make it happen, especially John. God bless you xx

@cbpotts 8 месяцев назад

Hi John. Twenty-seven years ago my then boyfriend and I would have a date night listening to New Community tapes. My boyfriend became a believer directly because of your Old Testament Challenge series and he’s been my husband for 23 years now. Of course, I met you many years before that, sitting at my parents’ dining room table where you asked me what it was like being the daughter of a well known pastor. I’ve missed your teaching and am thrilled to have found this channel. My husband and I have date night with you once again. I tpld my dad about it and he said he would love to see you again. Cheers, Christiane (Bilezikian) Potts.

@maxartusy6378 7 месяцев назад

Be known to you. The Apostle Matthew knew of Ortberg and his kind. See Book of Matthew 7:15 for more detail.

@AdamStone-q7t 8 месяцев назад

As disciples we mourn many losses, deaths and endings in life. To remember that we are blessed in our many ways we mourn in life because Jesus draws us closer and offers a comfort that none other than Himself through the Holy Spirit can provide us. We can embrace the deaths in life because He experienced it and was resurrected in victory and that gives us confidence to look to the resurrection that is to follow the losses we mourn. This is good news!

@davecollins2637 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for wearing you Buffalo Bills jacket today John. Go BILLS! :)

@lovecyril999 7 месяцев назад

For those of you who wondered, the Servais Pinckaers quote is: Our God does not love UNhappiness.

@mariocarlomagno1 8 месяцев назад

Great John! Thank you! :-) - Greetings from Italy :-)

@chrisroberts9041 7 месяцев назад

I am in mourning over the loss of my husband as he deteriorates with dementia. We lose connection and I no longer as the carer receive care.

@philipwayne4637 8 месяцев назад

Blessed is "chicken number 10"! Heard that at Willow a long time ago.

@tracismith9590 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your teachings! May God Bless you!❤

@lhutcheson9854 8 месяцев назад

Mourning my father's death...and mourning what "hasn't been" in my life that culture says would make me "blessed." Thank you, John! Another powerful one today. Your honest transparency is so refreshing to the soul. ❤🙏🏻

@Bano259 3 месяца назад

Lol! About the buccaneers

@nancyzykan8573 8 месяцев назад

I’m so grateful God is my Comforter!

@sueeby8795 8 месяцев назад

Thanks. This touched me right where I needed it.

@ronjacobson5112 8 месяцев назад

I feel like I am in a state of mourning every day.

@rayfowler9765 8 месяцев назад

I feel like I will have to be out of my comfort zone to be truly comforted... being so comforted is a blessing.

@thirdrockjul2224 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful story. ❤

@daisymama9579 8 месяцев назад

Great message today!

@daisymama9579 8 месяцев назад

Great message today!

@jhanmole8717 8 месяцев назад

Thank you, John, for the reminder that God is the God of all comfort, if I let him. May I remember to surrender my way to him and to invite him into my pain and receive his comfort there. I'm so looking forward to tomorrow's message. Take care, be well, God bless.

@philliphumble1 8 месяцев назад

Thanks John & Tim!

@vincemorgan6781 6 месяцев назад

Thank you John

@levans846 8 месяцев назад

Mourning over the relentless suffering of a loved one despite years of petition with no meaningful help and fading hope. How about happily anguished, day in and day out, year in and year out? Feeling hurt, angry, weary and worn out. Struggling to see or sense the blessedness in it all.