This is Pastor Rick's Daily Hope, the audio broadcast ministry of Pastor Rick Warren.

Today we bring our Christmas series entitled Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life to a Close.

In these messages, Rick shares how Jesus came to earth to enlighten and transform us.

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Right now, here's Pastor Rick Warren with the final part of a message called The Purpose of Christmas.

Now, the truth is, if you were honest about it, sometimes you feel like your life is out of control.

That's a pretty common feeling.

Welcome to the human race.

The Apostle Paul, St. Paul felt that way 2,000 years ago.

Look up here on the screen.

Paul says this in the Bible.

I've tried everything and nothing helps.

I'm at the end of my rope.

Is there no one who can do anything for me?

The answer, thank God, is that Jesus Christ can and does.

He says, that's the answer.

You know, let me be real honest with you.

You may be looking for salvation in the wrong places,

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