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What is this cross that we're all called to bear?

To bear the cross means one thing, it means denying yourself and put God first.

So many chase after happiness, at the expense of nearly everything else.

Today, Pastor Greg Laurie says happiness ultimately comes from pursuing after God.

There's nothing wrong with wanting to be happy, but it's not by chasing happiness.

You find it by putting God first in your life and following Him.

This is the day when the lost are found. This is the day for a moment again.

Amazing grace, God's sweetest love.

But can you give away at your speed?

This is the day that's been waiting for you.

So much of life is determined by our focus.

Do we focus on career more than family or family more than career?

Do we focus more on pursuing goals or enjoying the journey?

Some focus on happiness.

It's their most important pursuit in life.

And yet happiness isn't found through direct pursuit.

Today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie points out happiness comes when we put God

before ourselves.

When His will becomes our will, that's our cross to bear.

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