This is so freeing. I’ve been wrestling with my enjoyment over writing scripts in the hopes of directing movies one day. Not distinctly Christian films like ‘God’s Not Dead’, but films that will honor God. I love, I repeat LOVE to create and get so much satisfaction out of storytelling-but have been battling with the idea that it may be an idol if I enjoy it so much. This APJ episode, to me, sort of gives me scriptural permission to enjoy my work, as long as I realize where that enjoyment of ultimately coming.
Dawn Hano I’m writing a special project right now. Please pray that God blesses this script and opens doors that no one can shut. Please pray the He is glorified and that it’s more than entertainment... that this story touches people at the core. That it’s life changing. Please pray that God brings together financiers, money, music rights...opportunities to get this film made. And if it should win awards, give me opportunity and boldness to preach the gospel.
I'm an artist, graphic designer and motion graphic designer and like you, I've been struggling with the same thing. At some point I felt like quitting what I enjoy doing because I didn't know how I can glorify God in art and in other creative activities without trying to come up with another "Last Supper" painting. This video has helped in making me understand how I can glorify God in the work I do and the gifts He has blessed us with. I hope you were able or are now able to make your dream come true. Stay blessed!
Keep in mind that the joy in God himself is supreme to all other joys you get from the gifts God gave you. The joy in our work is a blessing from the Lord. but this joy cant persist while the joy in God lasts forever.
Thank you so much for this wonderful message! An inspiration to me right now as I seek to glorify and honour God in my job. He gave me the gifts and abilities that I have. You explained it so well I had tears in my eyes. Truly I want to honor God in my work knowing He is the reason I am able to do what I do. Thank You Lord! 🙏🔥❤️
In 3:58 the verse should be Philippians 4:1 :) but thank you for the message Pastor John, it really helped me to see God not as separate from our work, but rather the joy that we find from working as the delight that we have in God who gives us our work.
Jesus isn't a religion or a religious view. He's king Lord savior and master. He didn't say have balance, he said submit your entire life to him. To deny yourself and obey him above all else. We're to do our jobs for his glory.
Try this: whatever God gives you, he gives you so that you can pass it along to help others. God gave you the skills and the opportunity to do work. By using those skills in a way that glorifies god, work glorifies God.
This is so freeing. I’ve been wrestling with my enjoyment over writing scripts in the hopes of directing movies one day. Not distinctly Christian films like ‘God’s Not Dead’, but films that will honor God. I love, I repeat LOVE to create and get so much satisfaction out of storytelling-but have been battling with the idea that it may be an idol if I enjoy it so much. This APJ episode, to me, sort of gives me scriptural permission to enjoy my work, as long as I realize where that enjoyment of ultimately coming.
Austin Ruiz I’d love to be apart of your films 🙂💖
Dawn Hano I’m writing a special project right now. Please pray that God blesses this script and opens doors that no one can shut. Please pray the He is glorified and that it’s more than entertainment... that this story touches people at the core. That it’s life changing. Please pray that God brings together financiers, money, music rights...opportunities to get this film made. And if it should win awards, give me opportunity and boldness to preach the gospel.
I'm an artist, graphic designer and motion graphic designer and like you, I've been struggling with the same thing. At some point I felt like quitting what I enjoy doing because I didn't know how I can glorify God in art and in other creative activities without trying to come up with another "Last Supper" painting.
This video has helped in making me understand how I can glorify God in the work I do and the gifts He has blessed us with. I hope you were able or are now able to make your dream come true. Stay blessed!
Keep in mind that the joy in God himself is supreme to all other joys you get from the gifts God gave you. The joy in our work is a blessing from the Lord. but this joy cant persist while the joy in God lasts forever.
When we get to heaven we will have
responsilities that will include work
and reigning with Christ
Work is a blessing for our lives
every good and perfect gift comes from above, coming down from the father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17
Thank you so much for this wonderful message! An inspiration to me right now as I seek to glorify and honour God in my job. He gave me the gifts and abilities that I have. You explained it so well I had tears in my eyes. Truly I want to honor God in my work knowing He is the reason I am able to do what I do. Thank You Lord! 🙏🔥❤️
In 3:58 the verse should be Philippians 4:1 :) but thank you for the message Pastor John, it really helped me to see God not as separate from our work, but rather the joy that we find from working as the delight that we have in God who gives us our work.
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Nice video, balancing religious beliefs and realities of life is important, I even have a video on it.
Jesus isn't a religion or a religious view. He's king Lord savior and master. He didn't say have balance, he said submit your entire life to him. To deny yourself and obey him above all else. We're to do our jobs for his glory.
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Work or worship can be one. But if you work out of fear, for survival, for food, for money, that isnt worship. That is high rebelion.
This sounds so complicated to me 😭😫
Heard of Katie Souza? YTUBE learnt a lot about dunamis
U from SAfrica?😊
Try this: whatever God gives you, he gives you so that you can pass it along to help others. God gave you the skills and the opportunity to do work. By using those skills in a way that glorifies god, work glorifies God.
Love the message but should be kept brief and a bit simpler, still a great message pastor John. God bless!
R. Taylor it so simple! :) it’s beautiful