To the 1% who’ll read this. Let go. All of these things from this world doesn’t matter in the end. Everything is meaningless in the end. Seek the Kingdom of God. Give your life to Jesus. The rest will fall into place. I wish you the best in your life.
My sister recently passed away and she was a clothesaholic..... her siser-in-law sent all of her clothes to Goodwill because she wore a size 4 and NOBODY in the family wears a size 4! So, I began to go throughmy own things and send boxes to Goodwill so my kids wouldn't have to. It's actually satisfaction knowing I called the shots.
@@georgiafrancis9059 Kind of like Frank Sinatra? “I did it my way”?🤷♂️ Perhaps you could elaborate? Condolences regarding your sister’s passing, by the way.
I agree with what you saying but why you need to believe in god for that. Sounds more like common sense to me. I agree with Buddhas perspective than gods.
I was seeking the Lord asking what my purpose is and he spoke to me “your purpose is to be my daughter.. and the rest will follow” this is my confirmation to just be! Thank you and God bless your journey with the Lord!
Im 28, Ukrainian refugee in Germany. I lost almost everything i had due to the war, my property, career, relationship, and even some close ones. For last 3 years, as I fled, i try hard to get my life together, but it seems like the more i try and the more obsessed i become with the idea, the harder it goes. Today i was talking to my mom, and basically she told me exact same thing, you’re saying in the video. After the conversation I opened yt and this video is the first thing popped up. I realized that in this pursuit of getting everything back i became blind to everything surrounding me, to the point that I don’t feel the joy of everyday life. I really felt relief after listening to you. Thank you, i needed it
Your etchasketch got wiped so you can create the life you want. See the gift of creation and connection with creator instead of the what you loss. Much love to you🙏🏻❤️
This reminded me of the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. King Solomon had everything and tried everything in the search for fulfillment and joy and in the end discovered that only a relationship with God would bring it and would fill the void. Also he discovered that it is our purpose for life. Do everything well that you do in life but more than that, find God through Jesus Christ. May your baptism bring great joy as you continue to walk in obedience to His Word. Amen.
I am finding that the simpler I live the happier I am. All I need is peace in my heart from the love of God. The rest is all noise and distraction really.
And you know what, that's WE all actually shall be: vessels for God to enter the world and bring good into the world. To create out of God's guidance and not because the ego wants this or that. So what is the thing, the value you want and are able to create a better world for the people, animals, nature....that get in contact with you? Much joy and happyness for you 🌞
This is EXACTLY what I have been talking to God about. I want to just live and let God do what He wants to do and how He wants to do whatever. A worry free, anxious free life. JUST BE!!!!
Ultimately we desire God - and He is here now, in each moment. “Delight in the Lord, and He will fulfil your desires”. Lovely reflection. Jesus is ready to fill every moment. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock”. God bless you on your journey towards Baptism!
@@Barti_8 Yup. I chased the wind for 20 years. Didn’t bring peace. Wasn’t constructive. Didn’t expand my potential to help others. Glad you are discovering this now before you waste time like I did. The book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible speaks to this exactly. Check it out if you haven’t already.
I remember my pastor being realistic with me that after my baptism it won't start to magically be easy, that it will be a time of growth through the devil's attacks. Because after baptism, after making a public declaration of following Jesus, that is what the evil likes to attack. However we are always with Jesus and He provides on our walk 🙏
One could see the cross as the cross of ego death and one could see the cross as a reminder, that one day death comes for everyone and that until that day we want to live a good life. As good and godly and with as much love as possible. ✝️💜💓🤍 That's maby not directly fitting to your comment,but it's a way to see the cross in different way and that can help those people who have problems with the cross because it is so much connected with the suffering of Jesus. The thing is, Jesus (the human) suffered. Christ didn't. And this Christ's love and spirit and purity everyone can invite into the own heart. The Christ conciousness calms and brings peace. Because you realize, you are not your body. You are eternal love and existsnce in the spirit. 🕊️🤍🌞
@@kborbely3the devil is angry. That’s all. It’s a good sign that you are being tested with demonic attacks. It means you are close to God, and a true threat to the evil in the world. Don’t worry. Just talk to Jesus and ask him to protect you ❤ also say out loud: Ecce Crucem Domine, Fugite Partes adversae!! Demons will flee. And the Rosary works too! Nothing makes the devil flee more than Mary
Well said Mr. Woodman! It has taken me a lifetime (62 yrs) to figure out (Im very slow) contentment is an awesome gift from our Father. A true blessing for sure!
Ok God created us, but sin separated us from Him. To restore our relationship, He sent Jesus to die for our sins and rise again. By believing in Him and accepting His forgiveness and accepting him as your lord and saviour we receive eternal life and experience God's love and grace. Turn to him if you haven't yet he loves you❤
I used to believe being in a long-term relationship, a nice house, a nice car, etc would bring me happiness. Well, while I love all those blessings, I realized that Lord Jesus it the only real happiness and joy of my life. Not physical relationships, technology, money, careers, etc. My King has brought me so much peace, more than I deserve, more than I can understand, and more than I could have imagined. Praise Lord Jesus for his greatness! Thank you for your videos brother!
The Lord Jesus said to me He didn't wait for me to come out of the burning building to save me, He went into the flames of judgement save me. If Jesus did that for me what won't he do for me out of love for my lost soul, so grateful Jesus saved me! So satisfied.
Little story - some 6 years ago, I really wanted a bigger home desk. I had been using a small one all my life. Getting the new desk made me so happy, and now, so many years later I still get a tingle of happiness about my desk. Sometimes, you just have to remember where you started at to be grateful continually for how that changed, too.
Yes this is true, I have a similar experience with a bike. I have bought bike for thousands of pound but I bought an old beat up bike from a friend for £20 and I get that same tingle every time I ride it. It was the best £20 I’ve ever spent. So I agree doing things and getting things can bring enjoyment when your are present enough to enjoy them an be grateful.
Good word!! You shared: "Get good at being before you start doing!" Several years ago the Lord said to me: "you be...and I'll Do!" He takes the weight of life off of us and invites and equips us to hear Him speak His truths and life to us!! I am glad I came across your post today! Blessings to you!
This is a deep revelation,just from the title .I love the word just exist and let God do the rest.I was at a place in my life where i have fasted ,prayed and now waiting......but this is a confirmation that i just have to exist....the rest will follow.I like this to Matthew 6:33.
Hanging out, making art, waiting for the door to the Matthew 10:8 time of my life to OPEN 🥳🙌🙌🙌 For Your Glory LORD, for my delight (💖🥹💖 because I am finally useful in my gifts) and to HELP people and animals (one of the greatest treasures there is). Thank You God for wanting me. You are my everything Maranatha ✋🏻🥄👑
Baptism in water does not remove original sin, rather God imputes His Righteousness in us. the baptism of the Holy Spirit that is baptism that counts! Water can not remove sin in the heart, only God can do that. That is all written in your Bible✝️🙏🏼💟
I'm glad you made this video, I can recall when I was homeless and faced with many things in Life until $35,000 biweekly began rolling in and my Life went from A homeless nobody to a different person with good things to offer!!!!!!!♥️
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14 : 27
Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJHB) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:(9) Not Of Works, Lest any man should Boast. Amen 🙏 Grace and Peace The Gospel Of Your Salvation 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJHB🩸🎚️🙏 Ephesians 1:12-14 Sealed with his Holy Spirit Of Promise 🙏Romans - Philemon Is Our Doctrine for this Dispensation Of Grace♥️🙌🙏
I stand firm in my faith, trusting God's plan. Grateful for blessings, I thank Him for prosperity. My family's happiness is restored, and retirement brings unexpected abundance, $172k monthly returns, a life transforming miracle after past struggles.
Giving her my initial savings of $43,000 to invest in a brokerage account was a turning point in my life. It's been an incredibly rewarding experience and the best decision I ever made!
I have just been so discouraged today because I feel like I’m just existing and not doing enough. I pray and pray for my sons salvation and for solutions for my problems that I have right now and day after day, just comes and goes. I know God is working behind the scenes for my good because the Bible says that’s true but I have had such disappointments in my life that I find that I feel fearful that it’ll never happen. That’s being double minded and not pleasing to God but I can’t erase the imprint of my past. I guess I needed to hear this today for my own good. Life is full of ups and downs and it feels like I have had more downs than any one person should have. I’m an over thinker. From childhood from being gaslighted by parents, siblings and friends….. so it’s hard to just exist.
Jesus came to give us rich and satisfying life John 10:10 what is unseen is with much greater importance. Love should be our highest priority. Things of this world is obviously temporary pleasure. Our soul is eternal. What matters is our name is written in the book of life. Friends are real home is in heaven. Remain faithful, and let's pray together this world is getting darker and darker. I pray you have abundance in all aspects specially in spiritual life, your relationship with God and your mental peace, trust God and keep doing good,🙏✨🕊️♥️
What we are all searching for is not religion it is relationship with God. We find that in Jesus Christ. He alone brings the fulfillment we so desperately seek. The Bible in John 3:16-17 says: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” He alone fills that empty space nothing else can fill. God Bless you as you seek Him. 🙏🏻❤️
I finally listened to the Lord and he told me to keep praising him for the little things and to build a big garden. I definitely listened. It's amazing what blessings come along when you listen. God is mighty. God is incomprehensible. If he created all of this...He can certainly make things happen in your life. You just have to have FAITH 🙏🏼❤️🔥🥰
We are baptized in the Spirit as it is written when we choose to surrender ourselves to the Lord and declare we are sinners and ask him to come into our hearts and put all our faith in his finished work at the cross for us. Its a baptism of the heart. Baptism is good and should be encouraged as its a wonderful outward expression of our devotion to the Lord. If it washed away original sin or any sin then why would you wait months to do it? You could pass away at any moment and if your faith is in physical water then your taking away the work done at the cross and trying to add to it by doing something yourself. What about all the babies who die before baptism etc? We worship a gracious God who came in the flesh to redeem and reconciliation on our behalf because we could and can not do it. We trust in him and dont always need our minds understanding of all he is and does. If God was small enough for me to understand than he wouldn’t be large enough for me worship.
Have you noticed in some churches that the Baptismal font is eight-sided? That represents creation--6 days God created the world, the 7th He rested, and the 8th side represents a new creation-YOU. In some baptismal liturgies, the person being baptized renounces the world, the flesh and the devil. Baptism is the beginning of your new life in Christ, and to do that, you give up your old life. Thanks for listening. God bless.
I’m 17 and there’s a girl that likes me and I like her back. God told me not to pursue for a variety of reasons and I won’t pursue but it’s quite painful. I just need help letting go. This video brought clarity so thank you and if you can pray for me thank you so much God bless🙏
It’s true god wouldn’t want us to be alone if it’s his will but maybe he’s calling him to grow first or spend more time with him before pursuing someone
Yeah or maybe that is not the person God has for him. But whatever it is, God has a reason for whatever his will is. I’ve learned that the hard way a couple times when it comes to relationships lol “Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes.” Proverbs 19:2 NLT
Holy Spirit is already with you brother even if you're not baptized yet! You are doing God's work and it's reaching people you don't even see how impactful the message is going to leave them. May God Bless You and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace!
This is great that you’re seeking God and His purpose. Baptism is a picture of something that’s already true. It’s showing others that you have placed your faith in Christ in that He paid for all our sins past, present and future. It means you can live from a place of victory because He already won. Renew your mind with this truth and you will align your life with His.
Acts 8:26-39, Acts 2:38-41. If you believe that Jesus is God, Repent (turn away from your practice of sin to serve God), Confess your belief that Jesus is God, be baptized the very day. Don’t wait.
No where in the the New Testament does it use the word "surrender" to God. The Bible never tells us to surrender to God because the word surrender is always, ALWAYS used in reference to an ENEMY. God isn't our enemy. God is for you, not against you and He has lavished His love upon us, showing us grace through His son Jesus.
@@IdentityinChrist7the parable of the "Rich Young Man" would illustrate that... Surrender is necessary? It's in our nothingness He does His greatest work. The lives of the Saints (St. Theresa) or Desert Fathers (St John Cassain) are some examples of this. Christ himself surrendered to the Will of Our Father as we read in Gethsemane. Our Blessed Mother submitted to the Will of Our Father by her FIAT. Abraham submitted. Job submitted.
@@CJJPstepintotheblue No one said anything about “submitting”. Of course we submit to God. I was responding this idea that has infected the church of “surrender”. We can do a quick dictionary search of this word and find that this is used between enemies. We aren’t enemies with God if we believe we are counted as righteous. Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. It Is our faith that gives us perfect union with Christ. Not our “surrender”.
@IdentityinChrist7 I accept your opinion. Let me live with it for a bit... I appreciate your opinion also. Please don't think I was on the attack. We are all pilgrims making our way home. Bless you
What an amazing video! I so needed to hear this. I'm christian BTW and this makes sense to everyone but those of us that have Jesus are strongly distracted by Satan in all you mentioned. May God bless you and continue to use you.
Existing is the hard part brother. Please pray for me. Pray that I may trust God wholly, as I once did. I rely too much on my own thoughts, plans and ideas. I don’t have the willpower I once did to avoid the pleasures of this world. Ironically, I am living in the most blessed time of my life. Retired at 38 and traveling the world for leisure, yet and still the devil lies to me. The Spiritual Warfare is brutal right now. I need prayer from anyone reading this right now. Much love and respect, your brother in Christ, Lazarus.
This just popped up on my feed and I really needed to hear it. The only thing I really wanted to accomplish in my life was to become a mother. My dreams came through at age 24 & 30, but since they have now become adults I find myself thinking “what now? What do I do? I’m still a mother obviously but not in the same capacity when they depended on me and my whole of their lives so far was wrapped around them. I feel a bit lost now, but I’m learning to just keep myself nicely busy and just being. Some people say just existing isn’t living, but I do find it freeing. If any opportunities or niceties come my way in the process then I will fully accept them. 😊
Stop wasting time being dissatisfied with life and waiting to live it or for it to get better, or be what you want it to be. Just be all the good and blessed things in The Lord right now because He is right now. We do not have the past or the future, only now. God is here now and always and we get every good thing from Him in this present moment. Anyway, much love, peace, and joy to everyone! Thank you for sharing this blessed message ❤🙏🏾
Once again man God is right on time with this . I've been walking around the past year cold and without my light shining . I've been craving it back because I walk around like a zombie worried about lots of things when there was a point where I was actually glowing and I had a peace and happiness that didn't make sense . I just can't remember how I let go and just let it happen again but this video reminded me and I know God is gonna give my spark back . Thanks man and thank you Heavenly Father , praise you Jesus I love you lord!
This is so funny, every time I get consumed by the idea of something I ask myself “and then what?” That phrase was so simple but changed my life forever in slowing down and being grateful for just being and not running after the next thing. What you’re saying is so true. Help us Lord to be content in just existing.
My father always said : the moment you have bought something you wanted so badly, you will lose your attention for that stuff in a very fast way.... And he was right !!!
Hi Conner Thank you for helping so many. It is something I needed to hear as I am trying to figure out my life and its not working. I recently lost my Husband and my life I thought I had was derailed. I now live with my sister as I could not afford to stay in the home, and have to go back to work. I keep asking God to guide me as honestly I am lost. I get impatient but your message was something I needed
This is my perspective. When we allow the ego to be in control you never find satisfaction, only suffering. When you don't react to the tension the ego causes through thoughts it shrinks the ego's power. Ask yourself, "Is this decision/action from my Higher Self or the ego?" If it involves wanting or any type of negativity it's the ego. I noticed curiosity shrinks the ego as well. When triggered, to calm yourself, ask a question- example, "Who do those thoughts belong to?" Then focus on your breathing to bring you into presence. Ego hates when we are present. When you react to negativity or respond with negativity you energize the ego (just like a bully). When you go into action to purchase, eat, gamble, etc something the ego wants, you empower the ego. If we allow the ego to stay in charge we will suffer over and over again. Shrink it and let it slink back into the back seat and live in peace instead. Blessings to you all.
If you learn to stop desiring these goals and just be the best you can, you are already doing something far greater than what you were originally planning: being an example to others of living the good christian life. Desire the joy, love, and redemption of others, and you will feel that in you as well. You reap what you sow. God bless
Dear Conner, I found your video's around christmas time, when I was at a very low point mentally, your words with God's guidance have really helped. Thank you & God bless
The current market/economy is unnecessarily tougher for bloomers/senior citizens. Over the years I was just buying and holding onto potential assets, which doesn't seem applicable to the current rollercoaster market trend, plus inflation is catching up with my portfolio. I'm really worried about survival after retirement.
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Yep the best form of doing after initiation is...Repentance a deep level sense of what St Bernard described as contrition ,humility God Bless try sitting in a forest for one week .
That's what I'm talking about. At 41 my mom is asking me what I'm up to, do I have a job, am I going to school.. no mom, I'm a disabled veteran with severe PTSD and my goal is to rest and find peace after fighting in a war going through two divorces and a stint in prison. Leave me alone! I'm enough! I don't need to be working towards anything. I'm tired! Lol
3:50 lovingly, brother, baptism doesnt remove original sin. Accepting Christ, true repentance, and trusting his restoration to the Father is the only redemption from original sin. Baptism follows.
Psalm 118:24 My daughter and I started a routine not too long ago where we repeat that scripture when we wake up. I'm glad I came across this video or that this video found me. God bless you brother Connor, in everything you do!
I was just spending some time in prayer this morning and asked, "What even is desire?" When you mentioned that suffering comes from desire, I found the very interesting because so often we decide we are dissatisfied (discontent) with our current state and the thing desired will bring fulfillment. 1 Timothy 6:6 says "Godliness with contentment is great gain." We're all unique, and it's completely reasonable to find joy in different things. I think the thing that clicked for me today is that God knows what will bless me, what I'll enjoy, and what's worth working for. He also works on my heart to do His will, and part of His will is that I prosper and be in health, even as my soul prospers. So, finding contentment in God and delighting myself in Him truly opens the doors for Him to give me the desires of my heart.
You should most definitely head to Cursillo in Manchester or Derry/Londonderry. Or indeed join the men of St. Joseph in Manchester. It would be incredible formation before the beautiful Baptism. Thanks be to God for your journey brother. His love and grace is flowing through you for sure.
This is a blessed confirmation that I need to just be the child of God and be devoted to Him through Jesus Christ. Just love the Father and the Son and listen to the Holy Spirit always first above everything else.
Thankyou for this, ive been in such a funk for the past year and a half asking God what is my purpose career wise, I thought it was one way now I don't even know what it is. At 32 I thought id have it all figured out and I really don't but everyone around me seems to have found their passions and calling. Ive been praying and praying and trying to chase success and I really had to sit down and think ' what am I doing it for and who am I doing it for ' im learning to just rest, not stress and try and stay close to God.
I'll put this in my favorites because it's wisdom and yet so simple, but knowing myself I'll leave this video satisfied in the present moment but day later I'll be chasing the "next thing" 😂 and then i rewatch....
Amen, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING,TY FOR ENTHUSIASM JESUS, ILUVU IM SO EXCITED,THE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS MOMENT BY MOMENT IS TRULY AWESOME,I PRAY FOR JESUS TO HELP ME STAY IN THE NOW, 🙏❤️🕊️ KEEP ASKING,HE WILL KEEP DOING IT FOR YOU 🙏❣️
I have found by just being, I inevitably end up doing without trying. This is relatable with Faith without works is dead, but if you have that faith, you inevitably eventually do, without thought. Its not works for faith, its faith for works. The order of things are key.
The smart flip phone I bought has brought me a lot of happiness, months so far lol! But I agree that source is the true source of happiness. Maybe I appreciate the phone because it's the first time in my life I could afford it without stress. I'm not interested in status, fame etc, never have been. It's nice to have the experience of comfy luxuries though. But yes spirituality is so much better than anything else ❤ lack has made me appreciate abundance
There are two baptisms and now leads into the other. The acceptance of the holly spirit, then the water one and your body gets filled and a public show of faith towards god. There is never a good enough reason to wait. . . .
You need Jesus. It’s not stuff, its not religion. Its a relationship with Him. He is alive. Christ is in all, above all, He is all. He was and is and always will be. Ask him. He will meet you. Happiness is not the goal. It’s the infilling of the Holy Spirit in you. Let God Live in you. Abide in Him and He will abide in you. Let Christ be your first Love and Joy will fill your Spirit. The Joy of the Lord is your strength. But Jesus says following Him comes at a cost. Becoming a Christian does not promise enthusiasm at all times. You must work out your Salvation by dealing with your flesh that desires stuff, status etc. Read the book of John. God is with you. He is for you. Amen!
To the 1% who’ll read this. Let go. All of these things from this world doesn’t matter in the end. Everything is meaningless in the end. Seek the Kingdom of God. Give your life to Jesus. The rest will fall into place. I wish you the best in your life.
My sister recently passed away and she was a clothesaholic..... her siser-in-law sent all of her clothes to Goodwill because she wore a size 4 and NOBODY in the family wears a size 4! So, I began to go throughmy own things and send boxes to Goodwill so my kids wouldn't have to. It's actually satisfaction knowing I called the shots.
Amen! Have you read the book called The Great Controversy by EG White? The first edition? If not I highly recommend. Its free online.
@ I will look into it !
@@georgiafrancis9059 Kind of like Frank Sinatra? “I did it my way”?🤷♂️
Perhaps you could elaborate?
Condolences regarding your sister’s passing, by the way.
I agree with what you saying but why you need to believe in god for that. Sounds more like common sense to me. I agree with Buddhas perspective than gods.
I was seeking the Lord asking what my purpose is and he spoke to me “your purpose is to be my daughter.. and the rest will follow” this is my confirmation to just be! Thank you and God bless your journey with the Lord!
I've been asking Him for my purpose also...thanks for sharing your input. It's greatly appreciated
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@ aw, praise the Lord glad it was of some use to you! Be confident in who you are through Christ! We got this :))
Wow. So simple but precious.
Absolutely ❤
Thats beautiful ❤
Im 28, Ukrainian refugee in Germany. I lost almost everything i had due to the war, my property, career, relationship, and even some close ones. For last 3 years, as I fled, i try hard to get my life together, but it seems like the more i try and the more obsessed i become with the idea, the harder it goes.
Today i was talking to my mom, and basically she told me exact same thing, you’re saying in the video. After the conversation I opened yt and this video is the first thing popped up.
I realized that in this pursuit of getting everything back i became blind to everything surrounding me, to the point that I don’t feel the joy of everyday life. I really felt relief after listening to you. Thank you, i needed it
God bless you honey ❤
Much love and abubdance and inner strength and trust in God, good and flow of life at itself to you! Be blessed 🌞🙏🏼
Your etchasketch got wiped so you can create the life you want. See the gift of creation and connection with creator instead of the what you loss. Much love to you🙏🏻❤️
Im praying for you 🙏
May God restore back to you everything that was lost and give you peace while you wait. ❤🙏🏽
Amen I was super depressed today and had scary thoughts … this helped me and saved my life 😢
I care. I get you. 🌞🌷🙏❤️😊 Faith.
Hope your okay. I hear you.
Really hope your feeling more at peace now. All peace and love is within you . Stay present keep being grateful . Wishing you all the love , take care
❤ x
That's Divine
Our hearts are restless, Lord, until they rest in you.
Please pray for my left ankle for healing
Prayers going up for you. I hope and pray you will feel better now sister.
This reminded me of the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. King Solomon had everything and tried everything in the search for fulfillment and joy and in the end discovered that only a relationship with God would bring it and would fill the void. Also he discovered that it is our purpose for life. Do everything well that you do in life but more than that, find God through Jesus Christ. May your baptism bring great joy as you continue to walk in obedience to His Word. Amen.
I am finding that the simpler I live the happier I am. All I need is peace in my heart from the love of God. The rest is all noise and distraction really.
God is using you to speak to us.
And you know what, that's WE all actually shall be: vessels for God to enter the world and bring good into the world. To create out of God's guidance and not because the ego wants this or that.
So what is the thing, the value you want and are able to create a better world for the people, animals, nature....that get in contact with you?
Much joy and happyness for you 🌞
This is EXACTLY what I have been talking to God about. I want to just live and let God do what He wants to do and how He wants to do whatever. A worry free, anxious free life. JUST BE!!!!
You need to be responsible and not rely on the person who has allowed this earth to be a playing game.
Ultimately we desire God - and He is here now, in each moment. “Delight in the Lord, and He will fulfil your desires”. Lovely reflection. Jesus is ready to fill every moment. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock”. God bless you on your journey towards Baptism!
Thank you Fr 🙏
Life unfolds in ways you would never imagine.
Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️
I love you Jesus. 🕊️❤️
I don’t think this man is a Christian. He sounds like a new ager. Don’t fall for his false doctrine.
@ I only follow Our Lord Savior.
‘There is nothing new under the sun ‘
Ecclesiastes 1:9 ✝️
@@d.russell8673 Yup! Amen. Chasing the wind. Love me some Ecclesiastes!
This is life changing perspective. I don’t need to chase anything. I’m happy here and now
@@Barti_8 Yup. I chased the wind for 20 years. Didn’t bring peace. Wasn’t constructive. Didn’t expand my potential to help others. Glad you are discovering this now before you waste time like I did. The book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible speaks to this exactly. Check it out if you haven’t already.
I remember my pastor being realistic with me that after my baptism it won't start to magically be easy, that it will be a time of growth through the devil's attacks. Because after baptism, after making a public declaration of following Jesus, that is what the evil likes to attack. However we are always with Jesus and He provides on our walk 🙏
One could see the cross as the cross of ego death and one could see the cross as a reminder, that one day death comes for everyone and that until that day we want to live a good life. As good and godly and with as much love as possible. ✝️💜💓🤍
That's maby not directly fitting to your comment,but it's a way to see the cross in different way and that can help those people who have problems with the cross because it is so much connected with the suffering of Jesus.
The thing is, Jesus (the human) suffered. Christ didn't. And this Christ's love and spirit and purity everyone can invite into the own heart. The Christ conciousness calms and brings peace. Because you realize, you are not your body. You are eternal love and existsnce in the spirit. 🕊️🤍🌞
Wow I got baptized in October and it has felt like I had the hardest last couple of months with depression and anxiety
Be strong.
@@kborbely3the devil is angry. That’s all. It’s a good sign that you are being tested with demonic attacks. It means you are close to God, and a true threat to the evil in the world. Don’t worry. Just talk to Jesus and ask him to protect you ❤ also say out loud: Ecce Crucem Domine, Fugite Partes adversae!! Demons will flee. And the Rosary works too! Nothing makes the devil flee more than Mary
Same here ❤🎉 My baptism and confirmation (done on the same day) was my greatest achievement ❤ 💪😁 God will always save the day! 🙏
Well said Mr. Woodman! It has taken me a lifetime (62 yrs) to figure out (Im very slow)
contentment is an awesome gift from our Father. A true blessing for sure!
Ok God created us, but sin separated us from Him. To restore our relationship, He sent Jesus to die for our sins and rise again. By believing in Him and accepting His forgiveness and accepting him as your lord and saviour we receive eternal life and experience God's love and grace. Turn to him if you haven't yet he loves you❤
Jesus is the only way truth and Life 🙏🏽 amen 💗
@Minney-Me ❤️
I used to believe being in a long-term relationship, a nice house, a nice car, etc would bring me happiness. Well, while I love all those blessings, I realized that Lord Jesus it the only real happiness and joy of my life. Not physical relationships, technology, money, careers, etc.
My King has brought me so much peace, more than I deserve, more than I can understand, and more than I could have imagined. Praise Lord Jesus for his greatness!
Thank you for your videos brother!
I AGREE 100%%
Amen 🙏🏽
The Lord Jesus said to me He didn't wait for me to come out of the burning building to save me, He went into the flames of judgement save me. If Jesus did that for me what won't he do for me out of love for my lost soul, so grateful Jesus saved me! So satisfied.
Little story - some 6 years ago, I really wanted a bigger home desk. I had been using a small one all my life. Getting the new desk made me so happy, and now, so many years later I still get a tingle of happiness about my desk.
Sometimes, you just have to remember where you started at to be grateful continually for how that changed, too.
Yes this is true, I have a similar experience with a bike. I have bought bike for thousands of pound but I bought an old beat up bike from a friend for £20 and I get that same tingle every time I ride it. It was the best £20 I’ve ever spent. So I agree doing things and getting things can bring enjoyment when your are present enough to enjoy them an be grateful.
9:00 amazing message , made me shiver . Life is the greatest gift no one appreciates ❤
Jesus comforts you FOR LIFE!
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1
I need to start seeking and praising God with more enthusiasm! ❤ Amen. I receive this message! Thank you brother.
Amen! The older I get, the more I realise this!
Good word!! You shared: "Get good at being before you start doing!" Several years ago the Lord said to me: "you be...and I'll Do!" He takes the weight of life off of us and invites and equips us to hear Him speak His truths and life to us!! I am glad I came across your post today!
Blessings to you!
Amen. The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want.
This is a deep revelation,just from the title .I love the word just exist and let God do the rest.I was at a place in my life where i have fasted ,prayed and now waiting......but this is a confirmation that i just have to exist....the rest will follow.I like this to Matthew 6:33.
Hanging out, making art, waiting for the door to the Matthew 10:8 time of my life to OPEN 🥳🙌🙌🙌 For Your Glory LORD, for my delight (💖🥹💖 because I am finally useful in my gifts) and to HELP people and animals (one of the greatest treasures there is). Thank You God for wanting me. You are my everything
Maranatha
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We still have the job of praying and obeying him
Baptism in water does not remove original sin, rather God imputes His Righteousness in us. the baptism of the Holy Spirit that is baptism that counts!
Water can not remove sin in the heart, only God can do that.
That is all written in your Bible✝️🙏🏼💟
I'm glad you made this video, I can recall when I was homeless and faced with many things in Life until $35,000 biweekly began rolling in and my Life went from A homeless nobody to a different person with good things to offer!!!!!!!♥️
I'm feeling really motivated. Could you share some details about the bi-weekly topic you brought up?
Thanks to my co-worker whom God used to give a great opportunity of crossing paths with Mrs MARY MARGARET SCHIMWEG",
Wow I know her tool Miss Mary Margaret Schimweg is a remarkable individual whom has brought immense positivity and inspiration into my life.
I got started with a miserly $1500. The results. have been mind blowing I must say TBH!!
Be still and know☺️
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14 : 27
Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJHB) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:(9) Not Of Works, Lest any man should Boast. Amen 🙏 Grace and Peace The Gospel Of Your Salvation 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJHB🩸🎚️🙏 Ephesians 1:12-14 Sealed with his Holy Spirit Of Promise 🙏Romans - Philemon Is Our Doctrine for this Dispensation Of Grace♥️🙌🙏
My man has been reading eckhart tolle and the Bible. Im glad you are putting Jesus where everyone else puts his creation "The Universe"
😊 Babtism is symbolic of dying and rising with Christ 😊
“Get good at being, before you start doing.” love this. Thank you.
Congratulations on your Easter baptism and your pursuit of spiritual life and freedom to be Brother
I stand firm in my faith, trusting God's plan. Grateful for blessings, I thank Him for prosperity. My family's happiness is restored, and retirement brings unexpected abundance, $172k monthly returns, a life transforming miracle after past struggles.
Wow Congratulations on your financial success! What's your story?how do you make such monthly??
Elizabeth Ann Hanson I really appreciate her efforts and transparency.
God has used her to save so many families financially. I remember when I met her at the bank, she was indeed a good woman.
Giving her my initial savings of $43,000 to invest in a brokerage account was a turning point in my life. It's been an incredibly rewarding experience and the best decision I ever made!
when someone is straightforward and good at what she does best. People will always speak for them.
I have just been so discouraged today because I feel like I’m just existing and not doing enough. I pray and pray for my sons salvation and for solutions for my problems that I have right now and day after day, just comes and goes. I know God is working behind the scenes for my good because the Bible says that’s true but I have had such disappointments in my life that I find that I feel fearful that it’ll never happen. That’s being double minded and not pleasing to God but I can’t erase the imprint of my past. I guess I needed to hear this today for my own good. Life is full of ups and downs and it feels like I have had more downs than any one person should have. I’m an over thinker. From childhood from being gaslighted by parents, siblings and friends….. so it’s hard to just exist.
I relate to this so much. It kind of feels better to know your not alone
Be still and know that I am GOD
I had that in prayer lately. "Be still"... Thank you for sharing 🙏
Psalm 46:10
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Jesus came to give us rich and satisfying life John 10:10 what is unseen is with much greater importance. Love should be our highest priority. Things of this world is obviously temporary pleasure. Our soul is eternal. What matters is our name is written in the book of life. Friends are real home is in heaven. Remain faithful, and let's pray together this world is getting darker and darker. I pray you have abundance in all aspects specially in spiritual life, your relationship with God and your mental peace, trust God and keep doing good,🙏✨🕊️♥️
1:30 'There is dissatisfaction in anticipation (of goals)."
'All suffering is desire. Desire is fleeting."
These statements are profound.
What we are all searching for is not religion it is relationship with God. We find that in Jesus Christ. He alone brings the fulfillment we so desperately seek.
The Bible in John 3:16-17 says: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”
He alone fills that empty space nothing else can fill.
God Bless you as you seek Him. 🙏🏻❤️
💯 Judith.
I finally listened to the Lord and he told me to keep praising him for the little things and to build a big garden. I definitely listened. It's amazing what blessings come along when you listen. God is mighty. God is incomprehensible. If he created all of this...He can certainly make things happen in your life. You just have to have FAITH 🙏🏼❤️🔥🥰
I needed this today…
Baptism doesn't wash away sin.
We are baptized in the Spirit as it is written when we choose to surrender ourselves to the Lord and declare we are sinners and ask him to come into our hearts and put all our faith in his finished work at the cross for us. Its a baptism of the heart.
Baptism is good and should be encouraged as its a wonderful outward expression of our devotion to the Lord. If it washed away original sin or any sin then why would you wait months to do it? You could pass away at any moment and if your faith is in physical water then your taking away the work done at the cross and trying to add to it by doing something yourself. What about all the babies who die before baptism etc?
We worship a gracious God who came in the flesh to redeem and reconciliation on our behalf because we could and can not do it. We trust in him and dont always need our minds understanding of all he is and does. If God was small enough for me to understand than he wouldn’t be large enough for me worship.
Correct. Nothing but the blood of Jesus ❤
Amen!
physical baptism is a public declaration that you have already been spiritually baptized.
Have you noticed in some churches that the Baptismal font is eight-sided? That represents creation--6 days God created the world, the 7th He rested, and the 8th side represents a new creation-YOU. In some baptismal liturgies, the person being baptized renounces the world, the flesh and the devil. Baptism is the beginning of your new life in Christ, and to do that, you give up your old life. Thanks for listening. God bless.
I’m 17 and there’s a girl that likes me and I like her back. God told me not to pursue for a variety of reasons and I won’t pursue but it’s quite painful. I just need help letting go. This video brought clarity so thank you and if you can pray for me thank you so much God bless🙏
Ask the girl out, life is to short for regrets ,God wouldn't want us to be alone
@@leetarrant5630 perhaps God is protecting him from someone who seems like a good idea, but would cause a lot of heartache or other problems.
@leetarrant5630 this is horrible advice
It’s true god wouldn’t want us to be alone if it’s his will but maybe he’s calling him to grow first or spend more time with him before pursuing someone
Yeah or maybe that is not the person God has for him. But whatever it is, God has a reason for whatever his will is. I’ve learned that the hard way a couple times when it comes to relationships lol
“Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes.”
Proverbs 19:2 NLT
Holy Spirit is already with you brother even if you're not baptized yet! You are doing God's work and it's reaching people you don't even see how impactful the message is going to leave them. May God Bless You and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace!
Connor thank you so much for your insight. I am 69 and will be baptised on the 16 February.
This is great that you’re seeking God and His purpose. Baptism is a picture of something that’s already true. It’s showing others that you have placed your faith in Christ in that He paid for all our sins past, present and future. It means you can live from a place of victory because He already won. Renew your mind with this truth and you will align your life with His.
Your videos are always so calming and assuring. Thank you
Acts 8:26-39, Acts 2:38-41.
If you believe that Jesus is God, Repent (turn away from your practice of sin to serve God), Confess your belief that Jesus is God, be baptized the very day. Don’t wait.
Surrender EVERYTHING to Father, to Jesus, and the Holy Spirit and he will answer all questions that you can not.
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No where in the the New Testament does it use the word "surrender" to God. The Bible never tells us to surrender to God because the word surrender is always, ALWAYS used in reference to an ENEMY. God isn't our enemy. God is for you, not against you and He has lavished His love upon us, showing us grace through His son Jesus.
@@IdentityinChrist7the parable of the "Rich Young Man" would illustrate that... Surrender is necessary? It's in our nothingness He does His greatest work. The lives of the Saints (St. Theresa) or Desert Fathers (St John Cassain) are some examples of this.
Christ himself surrendered to the Will of Our Father as we read in Gethsemane. Our Blessed Mother submitted to the Will of Our Father by her FIAT. Abraham submitted. Job submitted.
@@CJJPstepintotheblue No one said anything about “submitting”. Of course we submit to God.
I was responding this idea that has infected the church of “surrender”. We can do a quick dictionary search of this word and find that this is used between enemies. We aren’t enemies with God if we believe we are counted as righteous.
Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. It Is our faith that gives us perfect union with Christ. Not our “surrender”.
@IdentityinChrist7 I accept your opinion. Let me live with it for a bit... I appreciate your opinion also. Please don't think I was on the attack. We are all pilgrims making our way home. Bless you
What an amazing video! I so needed to hear this. I'm christian BTW and this makes sense to everyone but those of us that have Jesus are strongly distracted by Satan in all you mentioned. May God bless you and continue to use you.
"In flow state" = being filled with the holy spirit
Existing is the hard part brother. Please pray for me. Pray that I may trust God wholly, as I once did. I rely too much on my own thoughts, plans and ideas. I don’t have the willpower I once did to avoid the pleasures of this world. Ironically, I am living in the most blessed time of my life. Retired at 38 and traveling the world for leisure, yet and still the devil lies to me. The Spiritual Warfare is brutal right now. I need prayer from anyone reading this right now. Much love and respect, your brother in Christ, Lazarus.
Praying for you brother 🙏
This just popped up on my feed and I really needed to hear it. The only thing I really wanted to accomplish in my life was to become a mother. My dreams came through at age 24 & 30, but since they have now become adults I find myself thinking “what now? What do I do? I’m still a mother obviously but not in the same capacity when they depended on me and my whole of their lives so far was wrapped around them. I feel a bit lost now, but I’m learning to just keep myself nicely busy and just being. Some people say just existing isn’t living, but I do find it freeing. If any opportunities or niceties come my way in the process then I will fully accept them. 😊
Stop wasting time being dissatisfied with life and waiting to live it or for it to get better, or be what you want it to be. Just be all the good and blessed things in The Lord right now because He is right now. We do not have the past or the future, only now. God is here now and always and we get every good thing from Him in this present moment. Anyway, much love, peace, and joy to everyone! Thank you for sharing this blessed message ❤🙏🏾
I love this SO much and it’s EXACTLY what I needed today! Thank you!🙏🏻🫶🏻
Once again man God is right on time with this . I've been walking around the past year cold and without my light shining . I've been craving it back because I walk around like a zombie worried about lots of things when there was a point where I was actually glowing and I had a peace and happiness that didn't make sense . I just can't remember how I let go and just let it happen again but this video reminded me and I know God is gonna give my spark back . Thanks man and thank you Heavenly Father , praise you Jesus I love you lord!
This is so funny, every time I get consumed by the idea of something I ask myself “and then what?”
That phrase was so simple but changed my life forever in slowing down and being grateful for just being and not running after the next thing.
What you’re saying is so true. Help us Lord to be content in just existing.
My father always said : the moment you have bought something you wanted so badly, you will lose your attention for that stuff in a very fast way....
And he was right !!!
Hi Conner Thank you for helping so many. It is something I needed to hear as I am trying to figure out my life and its not working. I recently lost my Husband and my life I thought I had was derailed. I now live with my sister as I could not afford to stay in the home, and have to go back to work. I keep asking God to guide me as honestly I am lost. I get impatient but your message was something I needed
You are the righteousness of God and saved by Grace
This is the day that the Lord has made
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I felt so behind compared to other ppl my age. This helps me. I learning to sit, be still and be content with the Lord.Thank you!❤🙏🏽
This is my perspective. When we allow the ego to be in control you never find satisfaction, only suffering. When you don't react to the tension the ego causes through thoughts it shrinks the ego's power. Ask yourself, "Is this decision/action from my Higher Self or the ego?" If it involves wanting or any type of negativity it's the ego. I noticed curiosity shrinks the ego as well. When triggered, to calm yourself, ask a question- example, "Who do those thoughts belong to?" Then focus on your breathing to bring you into presence. Ego hates when we are present. When you react to negativity or respond with negativity you energize the ego (just like a bully). When you go into action to purchase, eat, gamble, etc something the ego wants, you empower the ego. If we allow the ego to stay in charge we will suffer over and over again. Shrink it and let it slink back into the back seat and live in peace instead. Blessings to you all.
If you learn to stop desiring these goals and just be the best you can, you are already doing something far greater than what you were originally planning: being an example to others of living the good christian life. Desire the joy, love, and redemption of others, and you will feel that in you as well. You reap what you sow. God bless
Amen this is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it🤗🫶🙏
Dear Conner,
I found your video's around christmas time, when I was at a very low point mentally, your words with God's guidance have really helped.
Thank you & God bless
Thank you for your comment, I’m glad my videos have helped🙏
The current market/economy is unnecessarily tougher for bloomers/senior citizens. Over the years I was just buying and holding onto potential assets, which doesn't seem applicable to the current rollercoaster market trend, plus inflation is catching up with my portfolio. I'm really worried about survival after retirement.
Just because there are opportunities in the market doesn't mean you should go in blindly. To understand the potential factors that contribute to your financial growth, I'll advise you to seek the help of a professional.
I Invest in low-cost index funds or ETFs that track broad market indices, such as the S&P 500. These funds offer diversification across wide range of stocks and can be more passive, low-maintenance investment option, very suitable for investors who prefer a hands-off approach and want exposure to the overall market. I've grown my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $275k to $580k.
I try to consider a mix of bonds and fixed-income securities so as to provide stability to my portfolio but i really need solid advise.
Maureen Finn Austin is a highly respected figure in her field. I suggest delving deeper into her credentials, as she possesses extensive experience and serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking guidance in navigating the financial market.
God bless you for sharing! I'll look her up & book a quick appointment after work tomorrow.
He is daily bringing me to the edge of my "Red Sea" so that I KNOW He is the one parting it for me.
Oooooh I like this. 🔥
Focus wholly on Christ, and all else will follow.
He who loves this life will lose it
But he who hates this life will find it eternally in Christ.
Yep the best form of doing after initiation is...Repentance a deep level sense of what St Bernard described as contrition ,humility God Bless try sitting in a forest for one week .
Your doggy has enthusiasm 😊
Running and exploring in the leaves 💕
That's what I'm talking about. At 41 my mom is asking me what I'm up to, do I have a job, am I going to school.. no mom, I'm a disabled veteran with severe PTSD and my goal is to rest and find peace after fighting in a war going through two divorces and a stint in prison. Leave me alone! I'm enough! I don't need to be working towards anything. I'm tired! Lol
Thank you for these videos. I relate to you a lot. I'm struggling
3:50 lovingly, brother, baptism doesnt remove original sin. Accepting Christ, true repentance, and trusting his restoration to the Father is the only redemption from original sin. Baptism follows.
Yes! Faith alone!
I love this! The etymology of enthusiasm - entheos - filled with God.
Glory to God for wisdom and insight!
Psalm 118:24 My daughter and I started a routine not too long ago where we repeat that scripture when we wake up. I'm glad I came across this video or that this video found me. God bless you brother Connor, in everything you do!
Another inspired answer to one of my prayerful queries. Blessings upon you 🙏🏽
I was just spending some time in prayer this morning and asked, "What even is desire?" When you mentioned that suffering comes from desire, I found the very interesting because so often we decide we are dissatisfied (discontent) with our current state and the thing desired will bring fulfillment. 1 Timothy 6:6 says "Godliness with contentment is great gain." We're all unique, and it's completely reasonable to find joy in different things. I think the thing that clicked for me today is that God knows what will bless me, what I'll enjoy, and what's worth working for. He also works on my heart to do His will, and part of His will is that I prosper and be in health, even as my soul prospers. So, finding contentment in God and delighting myself in Him truly opens the doors for Him to give me the desires of my heart.
You have no idea how much God speaks through you.
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How do you know that?
You should most definitely head to Cursillo in Manchester or Derry/Londonderry. Or indeed join the men of St. Joseph in Manchester. It would be incredible formation before the beautiful Baptism. Thanks be to God for your journey brother. His love and grace is flowing through you for sure.
This is a blessed confirmation that I need to just be the child of God and be devoted to Him through Jesus Christ. Just love the Father and the Son and listen to the Holy Spirit always first above everything else.
Thankyou for this, ive been in such a funk for the past year and a half asking God what is my purpose career wise, I thought it was one way now I don't even know what it is. At 32 I thought id have it all figured out and I really don't but everyone around me seems to have found their passions and calling. Ive been praying and praying and trying to chase success and I really had to sit down and think ' what am I doing it for and who am I doing it for ' im learning to just rest, not stress and try and stay close to God.
I'll put this in my favorites because it's wisdom and yet so simple, but knowing myself I'll leave this video satisfied in the present moment but day later I'll be chasing the "next thing" 😂 and then i rewatch....
Right message at the right time 🙏✞
Amen, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING,TY FOR ENTHUSIASM JESUS, ILUVU IM SO EXCITED,THE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS MOMENT BY MOMENT IS TRULY AWESOME,I PRAY FOR JESUS TO HELP ME STAY IN THE NOW, 🙏❤️🕊️ KEEP ASKING,HE WILL KEEP DOING IT FOR YOU 🙏❣️
I can do that! Just Be Still, And Know He Is My God❤
I have found by just being, I inevitably end up doing without trying. This is relatable with Faith without works is dead, but if you have that faith, you inevitably eventually do, without thought. Its not works for faith, its faith for works. The order of things are key.
The smart flip phone I bought has brought me a lot of happiness, months so far lol! But I agree that source is the true source of happiness. Maybe I appreciate the phone because it's the first time in my life I could afford it without stress. I'm not interested in status, fame etc, never have been. It's nice to have the experience of comfy luxuries though. But yes spirituality is so much better than anything else ❤ lack has made me appreciate abundance
There are two baptisms and now leads into the other. The acceptance of the holly spirit, then the water one and your body gets filled and a public show of faith towards god. There is never a good enough reason to wait. . . .
God knows when
Thanks.. So good! Todays message reminds me of what another wise teacher on TH-cam once said "We are Believer's not feeler's"🙏
Thanks from Spain....keep on doing or being....thank you for the video
You need Jesus. It’s not stuff, its not religion. Its a relationship with Him. He is alive. Christ is in all, above all, He is all.
He was and is and always will be. Ask him. He will meet you. Happiness is not the goal. It’s the infilling of the Holy Spirit in you. Let God Live in you. Abide in Him and He will abide in you. Let Christ be your first Love and Joy will fill your Spirit. The Joy of the Lord is your strength.
But Jesus says following Him comes at a cost. Becoming a Christian does not promise enthusiasm at all times. You must work out your Salvation by dealing with your flesh that desires stuff, status etc.
Read the book of John.
God is with you. He is for you.
Amen!