Letting Go of Stuff - Travel Light, Part 1 with Pastor Craig Groeschel

Do you ever look around and wonder, “Where did all this stuff come from?” When we’re too attached to our possessions, we can find ourselves drifting away from God. Letting go of stuff is a critical step toward holding on tighter to the hope we have in Christ. Join Pastor Craig Groeschel to learn about one-handful living, the roles fear and sentiment play in letting go of stuff, and why the stuff we hold onto on Earth might not matter as much as what we can store up in Heaven.
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[@iCa11]

This man is so relevant to help this generation

[@briannegallant1102]

I'm in the middle of preparing for a huge move to the other side of the country, and I need to take as little items with me as possible, so I really needed to hear this today. I have had such a hard time letting things go, and this video helped me realize that most of it is junk. I'd been keeping old Christmas decorations that reminded me of my ex-boyfriend. I have over 70+ books that I know I'll never read again - they served a purpose during my adolescence, but not anymore. I've outgrown them. I have a sewing machine that I keep around "just in case" despite the fact that I hate sewing. I've got mountains of clothes, but typically only wear the same five or six outfits on rotation. There is no way I can bring all of it with me, so today I've got to make a BIG change and lighten my load, and I know that I can do it with God supporting me.

[@HTyg]

I'm with you there!! We're planning a move across country too. And I just went through boxes that some if the stuff I have carried with me since I was in HS. I'm nearly 40. I have 5 kids. I had a whole box of STUFF from my one daughter's 1st and 2nd grade years. After this message I'll need to go through it again lol Amen!!

[@RelishThisMoment]

This is so helpful as I have family members dealing with hoarding. The surplus of stuff is harming physical, emotional, and their relational health. God wants us to be free of the weight of taking care of things, so we can focus on him and be used in action by him in the world. It is not better to have time to love more items than more than time to love people. We are called to love others. It is more blessed to do more for God than have more. ❤

[@crazygamingmaster7349]

This message meant a lot to me am I am pretty sure God put this here for me. Thanks so much to Pastor Craig for speaking over this topic. It already has effected me and I literally just finished watching it. I plan on getting rid of a lot of things to fix this greed. I was really inspired by the quote, Are you accumulating on Earth what you cannot keep? Or are you investing in the Heaven what you cannot lose? Once again thank you so much to everyone and this is an amazing message.

[@iCa11]

Did get upset about shops being difficult for my family in Australia. And God told me later on in the day, don't be upset because this is not your home.

[@WeRHisPoem]

Let's remember 1 TIMOTHY 5, the church is to financially help its poor WIDOWS!!!!

[@life.church]

James 1:27 is very clear about that sister Kathleen. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

[@shuyuar]

I struggle with buying junk food on the weekends when money is too short for it (e.g. it could've gone to a bill, or transpo/gas to get to work). I ended messing myself. I'm trying to overcome this addiction as it's what I do to cope on the weekends and get away from the stresses of the week. It's my "fun time." I am trying to focus more on God when my cravings hit. It's hard, but He'll make a way. Another great sermon. 🙏🏽 thank you.

[@life.church]

Lord, I thank you for @shuyuar. I thank you that this addiction does not define them, and that their identity comes from You. I pray that You would give them strength and courage as they fights this addiction. God, I ask that you would surround them with comfort and strength. God I pray that she begin to celebrate the little victories because it's the habit of little victories that can lead them to freedom. Thank you for the work you're already doing in their heart. We love you Jesus and ask all these things in your name, Amen. Tamala-Psalms 37:3 Trust God & Do Good

[@darlamentesana5313]

It matters. Thank you so much!

[@life.church]

❤️

[@patriciaking7892]

Once you get the material things or people you've always wanted, the excitement ( newness ) wears off quick💯. For me it does anyway👌. I live with the necessities only now. Glory to GOD ALMIGHTY 💯💞.

[@life.church]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@josezarate850]

Wow. So much stuff just sitting in my closet that I've never used and don't even remember when I bought it. None of it matters to my life. God let me give this away and be a blessing to many. Thank you, Pastor Graig

[@jeanettepirkle495]

Great message. Thank you.

[@life.church]

Jeanette, So glad you enjoyed the message. ❤️😊 Laura

[@oceansdeeppodcast]

That was such a beautiful message I’m so happy I was lead to this at the perfect time ! I want to be a cheerful giver not a closed fist holder.

[@ericrosso1641]

It’s better to have less of what doesn’t matter

[@impactbar7305]

I give my life to Jesus Amen

[@life.church]

🙏❤️

[@HaiItsLizzie]

I… wow. God really is telling me I’m making the right decision. Slowly, I’ve reverted back to my old self in a lot of regards. Perhaps I never changed, merely changed my methods… but I’ve been committing idolatry while telling myself I wasn’t. It’s only been a day of letting go, yet it feels like a break up. That I think is very pathetic, that there could be something in my life that I let go of that makes me feel as if my heart is breaking. As if I’m loosing something significant when in reality it is nothing. I’m praying to stay strong

[@life.church]

oh you are very strong Lilac. Not many people become aware when they have turned away from God, and you did that. I pray that God may strengthen you and show his eternal love all the days of your life💕. May you have a blessed week. -Team LC (Martina)

[@iCa11]

Jesus had no bank account and no sports car, and he turned water into wine and did okay, and also walked alottt

[@iCa11]

Excellent that this ,man is passionate to help us to change and let go with Jesus

[@RachelMaegrace]

He is so, so wise and hilarious was a great guy!

[@trishscharnowske1910]

I needed to hear this.. yes! So true

[@life.church]

🙏 I am always so amazed that God reaches us, and gives us what we need. Rachelle - Team LC

[@CLCooper777]

In the past 22 years I've moved 9 times and although I don't necessarily recommend this method, its really resulted in helping me get over "stuff-itis" With each move I've let go of so much unnecessary "stuff ". I hate clutter! Still working on the mental clutter, but I WILL GET THERE!!

[@marianmoore76991]

Thank you for this great wonderful truth this is weak up time for all of us what a blessing to hear this message it helps to put things in the proper place May God richly Bless You💖👏👏💖

[@nicolewilliams1268]

I am just waiting for the truth to show up. 🙈💕

[@incognitoriaanonymousita172]

Amen 🙏✝️

[@iCa11]

Apparently God doesn't want to give us stuff sometimes because we forget about him, and he wants us to trust him mostly

[@cynthiaharris5736]

I can handle it

[@cherylhuntley53]

God is speaking to me. The what if I need this or could use this has taken up valuable living space in my home. FAITH I already have what I need or will be provided at the needed time is the key word.

[@sharrensmith9766]

Thank you Jesus, more of You & less of me.

[@elisabethwarner3845]

God is so good! I was JUST reading a book on this topic, and now I'm hearing a sermon on it. My word for this year was (and is) "declutter." This sermon is a great reminder to end my year well and get rid of the stuff that doesn't matter.

[@corinnewelder6725]

Amen

[@life.church]

❤️

[@kyleamahoney2519]

I can’t say enough good things about you pastor Craig! I listen to your sermons twice daily and thoroughly enjoy them. ❤️❤️

[@life.church]

Thank you so much for this feedback Kylea! We’d love to invite you to Life.Church Online. 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. We hope to see you there! live.life.church SM - Team LC

[@WeRHisPoem]

Helping the widow and the fatherless is " PURE RELIGION. "

[@life.church]

James 1:27 is very clear about that. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

[@photographybyliamanderson1659]

The one handed illustration! So so so Good! And of course he has to have the cheeky line 😅😅😅 memorable.

[@faithnarciso4565]

its always a blessing to hear from Pastor Craig, this message is for me and I thank God for this!!!

[@gracieluvzpink]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. This year I have spent way more than any year on Christmas gifts and we actually were able to buy some things for my kids because every year we would always ,"give then receive", that was are principle ,but I did not have peace over it. I understand now what I need to do and pray that Holy Spirit will guide me towards tranquility. THANK YOU P.C #Godanswered

[@savannakadurira1083]

Less of me, more of Him

[@life.church]

Life.Church Amen!! Yes, Savanna, exactly! God loves you dearly. I attached below a link that you might like. Reach out if we can help further! Watch the full Travel Light series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoOXm6WAnMyIkJo “Whoever finds God, finds life!” kb LCYT Social Media Team

[@Disciple01]

I am rich and didn't realise until today

[@life.church]

At least you realized it, many die never even knowing! Tim - LC Social Media Team

[@katherinebrooks7273]

Thank you for this Message. It's a good one. My take away from this message is that we hold on to the wrong things. When the right things come, we don't want it. I will keep my old things, Thank You". We never want to change. Sooner or later, we have to let go of Stuff, like it or not. God Bless You.

[@shanonkulkin3290]

Be grateful!!!!

[@elvis8269]

3rd. Love this message

[@ireneirene3962]

Amen glory to God

[@angietorres4753]

Please pray that I organize my finances so I can tithe.

[@kristyharris2145]

This message has really hit me. Thank you for explaining this. I prayed with you today, God help me to have less of what doesn’t matter and more of what does. God help me to let go of stuff and not fear, but rather more faith that you have and will always provide. May I be a cheerful giver. Amen

[@life.church]

God bless! 🙏🏼❤️

[@simonmwale4157]

God is working with you mightly, so sounding the words you teach servant of the most high

[@life.church]

🙌🙌♥️

[@WeRHisPoem]

I took in a homeless man so he wouldn't be the 5th person to freeze to death that winter. I also want to move, and I am not into "things" anyway. So for the last 5 years, I have been trying to get him to understand that I don't need MORE STUFF, I NEED LESS!!!! BUT BECAUSE HE'S AN ADDICT, HE JUST CAN'T SEEM TO HELP HIMSELF. 🤔 IT MAKES ME CRAZY. BUT I'M SO CRIPPLED UP NOW, I FIND MYSELF HAVING TO PUT UP WITH HIS CRAZINESS.... AIN'T LIFE GRAND!

[@life.church]

Amen!! Yes, Savanna, exactly! God loves you dearly. I attached below a link that you might like. Reach out if we can help further! Watch the full Travel Light series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoOXm6WAnMyIkJo “Whoever finds God, finds life!” kb LCYT Social Media Team

[@FrankGreenway]

Very good message Sunday. I’m finding myself working towards the minimalist lifestyle. I should have done it a long time ago.

[@jordanjimenez8089]

I know ive been thinking the same. And it only makes perfect sense. Ive been looking for something i didnt know how to look for. It was always the same. But now i wanna change that life style that ive been living in. Thanks to god and this message. Take care.

[@shanonkulkin3290]

Good for you! My roommates are quite the opposite. I love them but it drives me crazy all the useless stuff they have. Lol gotta be kind though.

[@kristyleavitt8007]

So good!!

[@life.church]

🙌🙌🙌

[@iCa11]

Thanks 😊

[@bunnyvm5909]

I just came across this on an ad and Wow, it is why I feel very sad lately...

[@gladysarpen7549]

me too

[@shanonkulkin3290]

I'm kind of addicted to giving. It's really selfish though. I crave the feeling I get when I see the smile on a person's face when I give my 💰,time, and stuff!😉

[@EdwardGFunk]

sending my bank details through now. And wait til you see my smile...:-)

[@hamedqorbani1802]

agreeable and compassionate

[@robertgilliland9059]

Help me Lord! 🙌

[@life.church]

Jesus, please be near to Robert. Be the clear guide and wisdom in his life!! Bring the joy and peace that only you can bring. Amen!

[@birdlynn417]

Thank you, Pastor. I am moving across the country in a month, and with very low income. I keep trying to pack old journals and picture albums, and pictures, and still trying to figure how to get my stainless steel pan and pot on the airplane. What to take and what to leave behind? My favorite rose colored bedroom lamp that I cannot find anywhere else, but my debt is high and I am nervous about trying to mail items as well as to leave them and then try to replenish what I have lost. At the same time I want to be rid of everything and feel light, light, light anyhow. I have a back disability, managing chronic pain therefore having to manage that too during this move and thereafter. Keeping the faith though, because this move will be very adventurous for me that I need the change. Letting go, and having the faith to believe that what comes up ahead will meet my needs without me packing what I think I will need once I get there. Long distances we must let go and think light. Thanks for this video, it is encouraging.

[@life.church]

🙏❤️

[@WeRHisPoem]

Yeah, I have a whole lot of stuff I should let go of. Anger. Bitterness. Pain. Resentment. More Bitterness. Feeling hurt and betrayed and lied to, including by God and Jesus!!! 🤔

[@life.church]

Kathleen, We appreciate your honesty. Let’s pray. Holy Father, We, first, Praise You! I lift up Kathleen and ask that You provide what’s needed at this moment. I pray that Your Presence will provide Peace and Hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen You’re not alone in the doubts you’re facing, and you’ll find a safe place to wrestle with those doubts at Life.Church. We’re praying that God will give you clarity, day by day. If you’re looking for encouragement from people who’ve navigated doubts of their own, this is a great place to start: finds.life.church/tag/doubt/ Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

[@lourdesrodriguez6789]

Wow it's so true .... Stuff 🐑🛡️🕊️✝️😇🙏⚔️

[@life.church]

🙏🏼❤️

[@bijaygadal6185]

pastor i got lots of encouraged form your video i am going to close with God more thanks for great preching and clear english we nepali also can understand i wish u i can meet you one day

[@camey66]

I'd like to put this message on "Speed Dial" for those times I forget to let go.

[@life.church]

Save the link!

[@antlers163]

The best stuff in life isn’t ‘stuff’.

[@ericrosso1641]

And more of what does

[@BrookeTheOutcast]

I kept wanting to eat those sprees

[@jamesengland7461]

Except he keeps playing in them :)

[@SarasotaExperience]

Brooke Nicole not to many please. 😂 rainbows on the floor is not always as beautiful as we would think. 😂

[@Tetra3Ne56scur]

Life does NOT consist within the abundance of stuff Simplify your life TODAY and the rest of your life.

[@sulphur3794]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@life.church]

Thanks for joining us. ~Bre LC

[@LOWERCASEJOKE]

First

[@dawnielts2383]

Hello, I am from Vietnam, can i translate your sermons into Vietnamese for our church?

[@janiekcarney5482]

Did you translate the sermons?

[@cynthiagonzales7770]

Lol it’s a little to late 😂😂😂but it’s okay it’s okay ahaha

[@mhajanchumren1200]

Pray for me..

[@ArtsyMomOfTwo]

Me as well🙏💕

[@life.church]

🙏

[@lisabell6981]

Share where verses are found! I like to write them down!

[@HTyg]

They pop up at the bottom when he's saying them.

[@janiekcarney5482]

Maybe we should give the new stuff away and keep the old for ourselves.

[@vinnyklipz1400]

Just an honest question I could really use help with as a new Christian,,how does a pastor preach about dropping our nets and letting go of material needs yet live in a huge giant mansion? Any help would be appreciated

[@life.church]

Hey Vinny! Thanks for engaging with us here. Not everyone who is a Christian or even a pastor is perfect in their walk with Jesus. And lots of times there are things about their finances that we may want to judge from the outside but aren't ours to judge. One verse that helps me with this is Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7 which remind us to first seek God about the sin or hypocrisy in our own life before calling out others. This helps me focus on my own growth. Hope that helps! --Kendra

[@WeRHisPoem]

Jesus said to "sell your possessions and give ALMS." ONE way churches can do this is have a yard sale, and then give the alms to the poor and needy. In particular, "the WIDOW and the FATHERLESS, since they are who the TITHE IS FOR ( DEUT. 14, and DEUT. 26).

[@maritsmileee]

Why am I online shopping when this video comes up, oops...

[@life.church]

😂😅 God's timing can sometimes be a funny thing. Jas - LC Team

[@lindamora7]

can I know why the need to say God is my witness on this Dog Fairy tale?

[@HTyg]

Surely you got more from this message than that one thing? The point is so much bigger than that one story which is obviously a personal experience he has with his children.

[@lindamora7]

@@HTyg still want to know why the need period.

[@shanonkulkin3290]

Isn't this common knowledge? It makes me sad that there is a sermon devoted to this. Of course human experiences and family time are sooooo much better than things!!! EVERYONE should know this. Sorry!! Just sayin.. .

[@ksnyder31]

I agree, it should be common knowledge. And maybe it it knowledge but we are missing when it comes to application. You only need to watch all the news stories from black Friday to see we have a long way to go.

[@CLCooper777]

It's not "common knowledge" because the "world" says the exact opposite and unfortunately many Christians get swept along in the current. If you don't renew your mind to truth, you will buy the lie!