Live a Joy-filled, Generous Life

Current Teaching Series The Daniel Plan: God's Prescription for a Healthy Life

Live a Joy-filled, Generous Life By Rick Warren — Jun 17, 2017 “These instructions are not empty words — they are your life! By obeying them you will enjoy a long life” (Deuteronomy 32:47a NLT). Many people think the Bible is only filled with commands labeled “Thou shalt not …” They assume the Bible is all about restrictions that lead to a boring life. But God wants you to live a joy-filled, healthy life. Here are two more factors that the Bible says supports good health - Giving generously is good for your health. Every time you’re generous, every time you give to others, whether you’re giving through finances, service, or your time, it improves your health. There are more promises in the Bible about giving than anything else, because God wants you to be like him. And God is a giver. Everything you have is a gift from God. He’s generous, and he wants you to be generous, too. The Bible says, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:25 NIV). Doesn’t that verse just make you smile? There’s a reason why it always feels good to help others. Having fun is good for your health. God tells us in his Word that life is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured. “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22). I like to put it this way: “He who laughs, lasts.” Learn to laugh at yourself, put some play in every day, relax, chill out, and have some fun. PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk It Over How can you be more giving with your money and time? What is your motivation when you are generous with others? How can you add more play to your days?

Our Gift: The Daniel Plan Book Discover the essential ingredients to a better, healthier life! A healthy lifestyle doesn’t just involve one or two areas of your life. It takes a more holistic approach – in your faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends. Pastor Rick gives you key steps for winning in each of these areas in his book, The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life. This simple, easy-to-follow resource includes a 40-day fitness challenge and meal plan to help you… • Incorporate the essentials of faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends into your daily lifestyle • Better understand the importance of relying on God’s power instead of your willpower • Realize that trusting God is just as vital to your physical health as eating and sleeping • Recognize the benefits of renewing your mind and becoming “Daniel Strong” LEARN MORE

Complete Audio Series (Purchase) Includes nine full length teaching CD's from Pastor Rick's series The Daniel Plan: God's Prescription for a Healthy Life. LEARN MORE

Series Summary Session 1: Why We Need Each Other Session 2: Getting Your Ship Out of the Harbor Session 3: Setting Goals In Faith Session 4: God's Prescription for Health Session 5: Winning With the Hand You're Dealt Session 6: The Awesome Power of Focus Session 7: The Awesome Power of Faith PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST

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