"What to Remember When Things Don’t Go Your Way" with Pastor Rick Warren

No matter your age, you’ve probably realized by now that most things in life don’t go your way. When things didn’t go Jonah’s way, he grew resentful toward God. In this message, Pastor Rick Warren will take you through some of the mistakes that Jonah made while trying to live out his life mission. Then, he’ll give you four important truths to remember when your life doesn’t go according to plan.
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This channel is so underrated. It's sad that people prefer to watch makeup tutorials instead of watching God's truths being spoken.

[@genesislearnersschool5891]

That's one of the fulfillment of the Bible.

[@chikamsonwamara]

I just thought of this some minutes ago. I listen to these messages from Pastor Rick and ask myself, why is this channel not up to a million subscribers? This is where people will come and learn wisdom they need for life.

[@timlong113]

Amen

[@HisaLight2mypath]

I know right. Too much vanity and no spirituality.

[@laurenlewis7]

Yesyesyes and amen to that ❣

[@mayafrancis9846]

My dad passed away young. I thought Jesus would work a miracle and he would be saved. I can't believe I'm writing this. It's unbelievable. I have to live my whole life without him and I don't know how. Why did God let this happen? Why does he do miracles in some peoples lives and not others. How do I know my dad is okay and he's in heaven? God could have saved him I know he could have but why didn't he? I still have 100% faith that God CAN do anything, he has the ability, but I just feel like he WON'T. I know he hears my prayers but he just always says NO

[@gpmbae1]

How I wish EVERYBODY/EVERYONE/EACHONE of us could literally watch this. The HATE we carry around smiling FAKE is a silent killer. Never EVER give your enemy's free rent in your BRAINS. Let it go and this World can be a nicer better calm place . Thanks Pastor Rick.

[@chrislim7976]

I have forgiven my enemies but they still come after me. Heavenly Father I accept if this is your appointment but please deliver me from these evildoers.

[@jeancabugo6281]

thank you pastor warren.. I'm a young pastor from the Philippines and I used this sermon to teach my congregation... Glory to God for your life pastor..

[@jennywerth9913]

4 lessons to remember 1. God can see things I cant see (He understands the whole picture) so don't doubt His wisdom for how your life is turning out 2. God is good to me even when I’m cranky. In other words, even when I'm complaining and in the wrong, God has cared for me. 3. God is in control of every detail of my life. 4. Remember to focus on what will last. Don't get wrapped up in what doesn't really matter in life.

[@elizabethdavis3258]

Going through a rough season. Yesterday was when I started to voice my anger and frustration to God. This sermon has set my perspective to where it should be. Thank you.

[@hermitcrabinavan7244]

I am praying that God will bless those who destroyed me. I have always been happy for God to bless them. I just want God to love me back to wholeness, and sometimes I wonder if that is too much to ask. Long story short, never asked to be born, punished for being born, doing my best to choose life ...

[@elizabethbeth9930]

God bless you! Prayers

[@jennywerth9913]

Best sermon I've ever heard. I clearly needed to hear this message. May it change all of us who encounter it in amazing ways.

[@gracetujok5985]

Thank you for the great message. I was resentful towards myself because I can't do things I wish I can. Without me knowing it, I also resentful towards God because He doesn't give me job. I fall into depression due to this tiring process of searching for job and rejected many times. But this message help me to see my resentful heart. I'm repenting now. Thank you Jesus

[@cherryd8285]

Same, I forgot my prayer to God to guide me and not to let me work in an environment that is not His perfect will. When people reject us, He isn't the one rejecting us. He's just putting us where we are supposed to be every day of our lives. #prayersequalsmiracles

[@wanjirunganga-gichuhi876]

What a sermon from the Book of Jonah ! All glory to God for He is good to us even when our attitudes are wrong. May we remember to care more for stuff that matters and that is our relationship with Him and His Word : that we may endeavour to share it with those who don't yet know Him and to encourage those that know Him but their faith is wavering because of circumstances beyond their control. May His Word remain true in hearts for it lasts forever and not the circumstances around us. Thank you Lord for your Word and for the ministers who share it with us like Rev Warren, Rev. Munengi Mulandi, Bishop Calisto, Rev. Stanley Amukoa and very many others Lord from all Churches that believe in your Holy Word. Strengthen them each day as they lead their congregations that they may never fail to share the Gospel because of the storms in their lives. Amen.

[@vultur311]

I just love this guy. I live on the other side of world and somehow he (and his great teaching) seems so familliar to me. He is like a father to me

[@caonguyen6668]

thank you, Pastor Rick! you have grown my faith a lot since 6 years ago. Even now I am studying in seminary to be a pastor in the future, God still uses you to remind me of a great lesson at the right time, which sometimes I forgot. May God keep blessing you

[@orreoorr2988]

I want to be a pastor eventually. I would love some insight on it.

[@mukiirageorge583]

How can i become a pastor of church i really want this.

[@sssttt2211]

" I am sorry, please forgive me, thank you , I love you " hooponnopono prayer that will heal you.

[@dianeponce9216]

i cried out last night and questioned God. I fell asleep resentful.I already did everything to get things done but the people I am working for are not cooperating and declining. My left side and arms in pain. I m going through tough time these days. I hope my offer letter from my new company will come through before my visa expires. 😢

[@michaelhoward4152]

Wow!!! Talk about a powerful message that I was truly meant to hear, today!! Past Rick was Spot-On about so many things that we should be focusing on, when things do go our way, instead of grumbling about them! My biggest takeaways were what he said about Resentment. "When you hold that deep resentment for someone that did you wrong, that person is going on living and enjoying their life without giving you a second thought." My wise mother told me that, many years ago, and it's so, so true. My other big takeaways were, Focus on thinking about something that will last -- the plant analogy. Add to that, If you're going to worry about something, worry about something that really matters ... not something that won't even cross your mind, a year from now. God Bless You, Pastor Rick!

[@Ashamylove629]

Am from quarreling wz the person i love so much but i decided to turn to pastor Rick Warren sermon right now 😢. Am repenting now. Thanks for this sermon, God is good all the time 🙏from Uganda watching.

[@jot.whitesell5380]

The midpoint of this video really hit home about resenting God and running away from God. I was an undiagnosed manic depressive and always unhappy always sad and I blamed it on God and I ran away for 25 years and my life was in the toilet. Thank God for 12 step programs because that’s what brought me back to God Al-anon.

[@wademitchell8862]

Thank you Pastor Rick you saved me and helped me get closer to God and Jesus!!

[@royalbluives7916]

I need a prayer...

[@tatendamutazu3423]

You’re in my prayers ❤️

[@debstrunk892]

Incredible message. Absolutely perfect for me. God was already preparing ahead of time to listen as i struggle with a Jonah temperament. This is what I was trying to retrieve in my mind as I was struggling with a jonah complex myself and asked God’s help and this was the first thing that came up. God so cares. He is in the details and will provide a way!!!!!

[@melodycrawford9943]

I wish I had heard this sermon 30 years ago

[@HH-cx9qw]

Resentment never helps anyone.

[@barbarajackson3901]

Lord, have Mercy!!!

[@bengaminje]

bless you god...the words you put in rick mind....i love you god of israel and the nation...

[@mariorecinos9563]

Hello pastor rick..apart from Jesus of Nazareth you are my hero...

[@mareslsl]

This is very very much what happens these days. Society is divided by a sea of differences (political, ideological, cultural) and everyone resents everyone. Jesus must disgust our atitudes, because we tend to judge instead of be the light and show kindness and love towards everyone. Because we are different. Instead of acting humanly like Jonas did we must act like Jesus, no matter so hard it is to beat our evil nature.

[@niveagasparin6884]

Pastor Rick:Thank you for your time and for sharing your gift with us. There are so many that need to hear your message. God bless you.

[@ixa-3140]

Thank you Pastor Rick for this wonderful message great content as always. Glory to God. We forgive because we are forgiven not in order to be forgiven. That's a very important thing to bring up. Great points though. its just thats a misconception with the unforgiveness thing Jesus died on the cross for us after that it's like when Jesus said love God with are your heart soul and mind if we did that we wouldn't sin because remember He said that's the sum total of the law as well as love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus completed that for us the more we meditate and grow in the knowledge of His love and grace for us in our loves we will be transformed. But our salvation is completely based on the finished works of Christ. He was raised fo our justification. (Roman's 4:5)

[@PaulinaAmaralMedeiros]

There are a few people that I find almost impossible to forgive and I have nightmares about them a lot and I do want them to suffer greatly for what they have done. I have seen God's Wrath upon them and I still don't forgive them. I feel guilty because I am no saint I have done terrible things. this message really hits home I need to forgive them and myself. Wonderful message Thank you Pastor.

[@pennylynch913]

Thanx rick! 😀 please pray for me bc im just like Jonah its scary! I do want Gods will but its tough when i dont get my way.

[@kharisjoyreno1070]

Amen. Thank you Pastor Rick. God bless you all the more

[@patriciabilyeu6556]

The Book of Jonah by Rick Warren awesome message I love the series depend on the Lord Jesus Christ has all your heart and all your understanding and give all my glory to the Lord Leave myself a side

[@bautifulvee]

Thank you Pastor Rick. I take your spiritual guidance in my life so seriously and I am very grateful that you would take time to study the word of God and to pour into my life. Thank you

[@moa693]

Blessed message. I pray Pastor Rick to be followed by billions of subscribers.

[@benjaminhdavidson5603]

God Bless Pastor Rick and his Ministry 👍👍

[@sidiighodaro9687]

This sermon is so soul searching. I am blessed.

[@butteheadbuttrack4728]

I needed this today, thank you!!

[@annie8687]

What a courageous message for my disappointment situation!

[@simplyamazing198]

My best Pastor. He make me grow!

[@chinazaonwuchekwa-henry]

You way of teaching God's words is very deep and spiritual. I love listening to your message. You have a great gift pastor!

[@dorothyburke4486]

Thankyou Pastor Rick. You are a very gifted man and sincere when you tell us about Jesus. It is a great comfort to be able to see and listen to you. God bless you.

[@chenaloyon9955]

im so sorry Lord. please forgive me

[@Come-let-us-reason-together.]

Pastor Rick, I personally want to thank you for this massage! Yes, only two thing will remain, ( God’s Word and people who you share gospel with) why am I even taking so much energy towards the things which will not last?! I want to do Gods work and His work only for the rest of my life!!!

[@felixjohn4085]

Anger almost drained me, but I thank God for His mercy for saving me

[@queenjosannedouglas3038]

Yessssssss Resentful , Envious Pride and Ego is Going to Block your Blessings

[@tall_black_man4998]

Dear Pastor Rick.......I thank you for this, this is exactly what has happened in my life in the past six months (long story the short of it was that I got a false sense of stability without acknowledging God -- then I was thrown overboard and the great fish swallowed me), then I came across your messages i believe these message were God sent as I am sure I was going the wrong direction....now I thank God.... I am starting to change how my mind works (also one of your messages) I've begun praying more meaningful prayers and I have let go of all resentment. Things are slowly changing (in ways i am yet to understand) but I have a renewed confidence, trust and faith in God and I am closer to him ( now I need to get with a small group).....i am grateful to have come across your messages, I thank God for your life...and for your messages....i am one of many of your listeners from across the world....i humbly request you pray for me and all other people listening to your message.....May God bless you in Jesus name.............Amen

[@andressavannucci]

Thank you Pastor Rick 🙏 I shall listen to this when I wake up

[@wenchia75]

Amen !! Another Mind blowing sermon ! Thank you Pastor Rick.

[@annepaulinegenavia4538]

Exactly what I needed right now. Thank you, God.

[@adrianaurbina4743]

God earme last night, thanks God for the answer

[@helenzhang4036]

I am so weak and confused right now as everything seems not as smoothly as I expected during past two years, sisters and brothers please pray for me, if you have some great testimony please don't hesitate to share with me here, thanks. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@lzkrishmom]

Hi Helen, I am going to pray for you daily to ask God to help you get through your difficulty. Whatever you're going through right now, the future is not hopeless and that God loves you so much that he will make things better.

[@nellygirl]

Amen

[@dogmom7479]

Yikes! Mercy for me and justice for everyone else! How convicting. !!!

[@cherryd8285]

I thank God that this showed up when I searched the same topic. I made the mistake of forgetting that the things that happened are God's answer to my past prayers : ex. spiritual maturity, emotional strength, etc.

[@GabrielMorenoCampos]

Thank u pastor Rick, Greetings from Bolivia !

[@sherolthomas1462]

Excellent teacher

[@tinathompson591]

Thank you! GOD bless 😇 you,! FOR to THIS video 🌺

[@janelee2918]

This was just what I needed! Shalom always Pastor Rick!!!! Thank you 😊😊😊☺️😌

[@doriscastro8414]

Wow this was Awesome . !!! Thank you 🙏🏻 Lord !! Forgiveness is important PTL !!! R🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@genasoriano559]

This is a very powerful message. I really love it! As I keep searching a video what to do when things don't go on my way, I see your video and wow! Upon listening to it I learned so much and I feel stronger knowing that God see what I don't see on the plans that I had that turns out into frustrations. I agree I just have to believe that God arranges something new to give me comfort. Thank you for sharing this video. I could resonate from it ❤

[@user-ml3bg1fc9b]

Amen God can use all of us for his glory😍

[@magali4007]

I found you by chance because I am learning english. But it is beautiful your words, and very inspiring and full of hope. Thank you.

[@catherinewanjiru278]

Am so blessed thank you God for teaching me to always trust you

[@miley18love]

Thank you for this. It’s help me release that resentment and come back to God

[@marvilospragiovinluan3052]

God bless you Pastor Rick 😊 Thank you for sharing these 📖 you relayed it well 😍

[@samanthatermizi]

Thank you

[@HappyHolyHealthyLife]

Good Word!! 🥰

[@debbieklockner153]

Thank you Pastor Rick for the hope and encouragement you give to us all thanks to you and your family for making my days easier and changing who I am❣️👏🏽👍🏽

[@santiagocalatrava6488]

Praise the Lord

[@kenotinga7744]

This man of God his teachings blesses me much

[@sherolthomas1462]

Amen. This is mine. Thank in u pastor

[@mareslsl]

1- things aren't gonna go your way a lot in your life, so remember that God can see things we can't. Trust his wisdom. God is never late, we can never completely understand what He is doing. Don't doubt Him when you're going through hard times. 2-When I'm going through bad times I have to remember that God is good to me even when I'm cranky. God gave Jonas a plant to give him a break from the sun burn even though Jonas was acting wrongfully. He loves you regardless of how much of a jerk you act. 3- when things don't go as planned I remember that every detail is Under HIS control. Plans don't fail by accident. He knows what will happen. He is in control of absolutely everything. (Frustration, anger, depression, suicidal thoughts) are signs that you're angry at God, and that is not a good way to react to failure. "Disappointments are his appointments !!! God is God you're not ! Always trust His wisdom ! He cares for your confort even you don't deserve (almost always). He arranges a big circumstance (fish), to lead you to right scenario. He wants you to move so he manages to get your confort away under the correct time. He does that because He loves you. ""Great""" God uses great and small things to direct you. He is under control of everything. 4- remember to focus on that which will last.

[@mukiirageorge583]

I love the way you explain and expound on scriptures leaves me filled with wisdom and knowledge..i feel like i am eating sweet food..thank you

[@mukiirageorge583]

Watching online with my smart phone from Nairobi kenya Africa.

[@kci1637]

a very nice and inspirational service thank you for the wise words .

[@ramyasudarshan7259]

Thank you so much pastor such beautiful and amazing message I was so much under depression for many years

[@tatendamutazu3423]

🙏🏾

[@daexalted112]

Wonderful message.

[@energia3896]

What a life-changing powerful message! Thank you, Pastor Rick! I love you, LORD, my rock and my salvation!

[@ramyasudarshan7259]

Please pray for me pastor

[@cindy7733]

How do you let go of resentment? It is so hard when you feel hurt by loved ones who have been abusive.

[@worldview730]

Amen to this message! 👍🙏😇

[@latishabaca4750]

Thank you for this word. I get so angry at the stupidest thing especially ewhen I don't get my way like being on time for church I get so resentful against the person who I feel makes us run behind but I know I can do better and be better please God help me not to be so stubborn and stuck in my foolish ways! 🙏

[@preetilall7689]

wow awesome sermon!!!

[@LoveandFaithMinistries]

God continue to bless you Pastor ❤

[@iCa11]

Thanks

[@keilaestrada6235]

Gracias por esa palabra tan poderosa. Dios ha ministradlo a mi necesidades. Bendiciones!🙏🙏

[@ainccatolos933]

Thank you Pastor Rick!

[@tatendamutazu3423]

What an amazing video

[@abrahamalemayehu6445]

God bless you

[@butteheadbuttrack4728]

I really needed this!

[@roselautee6798]

Amen 🙏 🙏❤️❤️

[@nancymelendrezalamo8564]

Sus mensajes son muy buenos este mensaje cuando en español por favor gracias y saludos y bendiciones.

[@radiosantafefm6355]

Deus seja louvado por sua vida pastor Rick. Estou maravilhado com Deus, Jesus Cristo e o 'poder' do Espírito Santos presente em suas obras literárias. Que o Eterno permita visitar a igreja do Senhor erguida nesse lugar e sob o seu "comando". Tuas obras me inspiram a prosseguir rumo a glória e a vontade do Pai.

[@MsRicka]

Amen!

[@mellee9437]

When things dont go your way, have you thought that a/ you may have the right map to find your way b/ you have gone the wrong way from the beginning c/ you took a detour halfway thru. Solution - Seek ye the kingdom of God first then God will make sure all things will go your way. Jonah did not put the kingdom first but seek his ways first - hatred, prejudice, self centerness.

[@Godlywoman88]

I relate to all of the traits of resentment. Been there and sometimes I still have my moments

[@Francis_UD]

7:04 Amen.

[@daexalted112]

This is so me right now :(

[@Ray-ju5zm]

I realy needed to hear this, thank you so much Rick. Started to become like Jonah but thank to this message I can repent and dont do all the mistakes Jonah did. Best regards from Norway =)

[@janelee2918]

Amen.

[@mommusicandmakeupcaseywalt4793]

Great messege