Live Free with Josh Howerton

Failure is succeeding at something that doesn't really matter. What really matters? How about the fruit of the Spirit? Not that we would do it apart from Him, but that success is submitting to Him and allowing him to produce those fruits in us.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

To know who you are, you need to know who God is. Once you can see Him and His character we can then see who He says we are. When we see who we are in Him, we can be free. Free from chasing and scheming for the next little hit of success. In freedom, we don't have to keep up because He is enough.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Envy fuels stress and anxiety and ignores all the good gifts we have. A good idea would be to encourage others, let them go first or celebrate someone else's success. When we turn our eyes away from ourselves, we truly begin to win.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

"So, what do you do for work?" Ever get that question? Who we are and what we do are very different, but when we get these confused, we are on the path to disappointment. Let's trust who God has said we are rather than striving to accomplish what will never be enough.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Happiness isn't something that is arrived at; it is enjoyed now! Success can't be the driver in finding our joy. How do we know? Look at Solomon. With all he accomplished, he "hated all the hard work" he had done. Isn't that amazing? Let's remember what gives us satisfaction and stay content in the moment.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Don't ignore what actually has the power to give you joy: our relationship with Christ. We will never find contentment if we slip into endless "if only..." statements. Contentment comes from a proper perspective and rejecting the lie that external pleasure could satisfy us.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Do you find yourself a slave to pleasure? The problem with your appetite is that it never ends! Solomon had access to it all, but it was never enough. Surrendering our appetites and trusting God with them is the only way to find freedom from the bottomless pit of pleasure-seeking.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Join us this week as we delve into King Solomon's writings. Through his words, we discover a profound truth: knowing what is right and actually doing it are often two different things. As we explore Solomon's insights, we find him returning to a fundamental principle: Lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, acknowledge God.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Do you want peace? Focusing on God is the way! When we put our thoughts on Him we can experience rest and peace even in the midst of the storm. Keep today’s verse in mind and experience perfect peace.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Eternal life starts now! Isn’t that amazing? Let’s focus on this because it lasts and is so much more important than the temporary things of this world. Let's get on with the main course of knowing God and avoid wasting our time prioritizing our temporary home.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive