Stop Comparing Your Calling

Your purpose is yours alone. God created you to live out your unique calling. No one else can do it for you. And you can’t live out anyone else’s. Join Pastor Craig Groeschel to see how when you start to compare your calling with someone else’s, you might find yourself disappointed, discouraged, or disillusioned with your life.
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[@allanrivinshu3353]

Jesus I’m giving my life to you ..!

[@addi4157]

yes! amen

[@theexile1155]

HALLELUYAH!

[@ValerieFromVega]

🙌🗣🙏Lord I am here to serve YOUR purpose for me. I cannot win every race but I shall win MINE which you have created faithfully for Me. 🙏✝️✝️✝️✝️

[@life.church]

🙏Amen Valerie!

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I have a friend that lives there too. Glad you can still watch and worship.

[@brendahamm1026]

God Bless you!!!

[@life.church]

So glad you're still joining us!

[@way2girly]

Cool! You can share this sermon with South Korean people :-)

[@Time4Stories1967]

pray that i will stop comparing myself to my boyfriend who is stronger in the LOrd than i am, cause i am a new christian and he has been one for a long time, actually i came to Christ through him, so i look up to him as my example of how to live a Godly life, please pray for me and henry; love connie

[@life.church]

Thank you for sharing with us, Connie. We're praying for you and Henry.

[@essikah9067]

Connie itll be okay xx

[@donovanb6208]

Hey, you got this keep pushing, you're gonna catch up. Maybe even go to him for help, I'm so glad you found Christ have an amazing day, all glory to God💯🙏✝

[@adarianbrome4007]

Amen, I am a masterpiece created to serve God's purposes to glorify Him and be a blessing to others 🙏

[@brianf1710]

Also, if you can pray for my friend Marc, and Praise be to God for him coming to Christ a while back. It's his birthday today. I'm so happy to see how God has transformed him!

[@life.church]

Praying for Marc!

[@impactbar7305]

I want you to be first I am sorendering my life to you I need you show me my calling thank for your calling Amen

[@belindabrightwater]

Yes Jesus I need you to be first in my life.

[@neethisridharan1409]

Amen! I'm a masterpiece in christ.. I will run mi race.. I'll stop comparing! in Jesus name Amen Amen Amen

[@11Manidontcare]

Lord knows I needed to hear this message!

[@life.church]

We all do, William. Thanks for watching the message. Hope it spoke to you!

[@autumnthiergart1146]

I LOVE THESE SERMONS!!! These sermons got me through my 4 years in the Navy when I was struggling to have faith and trust God. Now I am in an accelerated nursing program and having similar struggles just in a different place. It is so easy to compare yourself to those around you and to feel inadequate!! Grateful to have access to these sermons thank you so much LifeChurch!!!!!

[@life.church]

💛

[@tpLIF3]

This is good! Running MY race🙌🏾

[@NG-iu9xn]

🙏🏾

[@soniareyes-casiano6313]

Father, I'm in. I want to make a difference in this world.

[@life.church]

God bless you in your journey of making a difference in the world. May he show you where your gifts will be appreciated and grown to serve as Jesus's follower. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. -Team LC (Martina)

[@jacobdominic7157]

I want you to be first Jesus

[@kaniw5262]

Keep your eyes focused on Jesus. Embrace your race , for you are the only one who can run it. 🏃🏿‍♀️ God creates us in His image having more than enough. Thank you God you are so good. I pray you are blessed by this sermon, and know that God loves you and I love you all as well✝️.

[@joeesperez8914]

Im in! Help me to recognize and serve your purpose and keep my eyes to Jesus not comparing. Help me stay on my lane and run the race with passion and perseverance and serve your purpose and find my purpose in you alone, Lord Jesus!

[@life.church]

In Jesus' name. Amen!

[@sandym4317]

Gosh, this message is spot on for me yesterday. I was having a terrible day & I was comparing my life to others. Seriously, feeling bad yesterday. I started to watch this message yesterday, but went to bed early. God is so good!! Had I watched this message yesterday, I’d have went to bed feeling Peace. Thank you, Jesus for Your Word & Thank you, Pastor Craig for sharing God’s Word. 🌺

[@life.church]

We're glad this message spoke to you, Sandy. You were perfectly created by God to fulfill God's purpose for you!

[@coreywells6765]

I want to serve God's purpose

[@japz8200]

Amen From Philippines 🙌❤️

[@ChrisCharmingVlogs]

Jesus, I am giving my life to you. I love you and believe in you. Forgive me, for I have sinned. I will do better, and will live the purpose you gave me, and not what you gave others. I hear you, I see you, and I believe in you. Amen.

[@life.church]

Praise God, Chris Charming Vlogs! You have dedicated your life to Jesus and have chosen to follow Him! That is the best decision you will ever make and as your church we want to give you some helpful next steps: We would first love to know about this decision and would appreciate hearing from you by filling out this form 👉 go2.lc/ytnewlife To get connected to our online community you can attend services online by going here: live.life.church If you live near one of our physical locations, you can find information here: www.life.church/locations/ Be sure and download the YouVersion Bible app on your phone so you can get to know Jesus through His Word as well. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. -Romans 10:17 Then get into community in one our life groups here: www.life.church/lifegroups/ Click on "Find a Life Group" When the drop down menu opens, click on "Church Online", if you like. You can search for a LifeGroup to join by category, country, age, or even type keywords in the search by your interest. So excited that you have chosen to follow Jesus! It is our mission to help you become a fully devoted follower of Christ. Reach out anytime at all! 😊

[@andreagriggs1898]

I will no longer look back and compare myself to anyone. I will stay in my own lane and live for the purpose God has for me in the name of Jesus !

[@dexelle]

Amen. Jesus,I'm giving my life to You..

[@life.church]

Praise God Janelle! That is the best decision you will ever make! We'd love for you to let us know at the link below so one of our pastors can reach out to you with next steps! go2.lc/free

[@kahlynrose4010]

I want you to be first! I love you God ! Forgive my sins make me new so I can live by you! The reason you created me to make a difference now you have mine! 💕

[@life.church]

Praise God, Kahlyn! You have dedicated your life to Jesus and have chosen to follow Him! That is the best decision you will ever make and as your church we want to give you some helpful next steps: We would first love to know about this decision and would appreciate hearing from you by filling out this form 👉 go2.lc/ytnewlife To get connected to our online community you can attend services online by going here: live.life.church If you live near one of our physical locations, you can find information here: www.life.church/locations/ Be sure and download the YouVersion Bible app on your phone so you can get to know Jesus through His Word as well. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. -Romans 10:17 Then get into community in one our life groups here: www.life.church/lifegroups/ Click on "Find a Life Group" When the drop down menu opens, click on "Church Online", if you like. You can search for a LifeGroup to join by category, country, age, or even type keywords in the search by your interest. So excited that you have chosen to follow Jesus! It is our mission to help you become a fully devoted follower of Christ. Reach out anytime at all! 😊

[@dejrahbradley9766]

I found this as I was looking for something to help me with jealousy. I don't need to be seen to be valuable. God says I am

[@addmoremawere7258]

Jesus I need you!

[@almazseyoum4137]

Stop Comparing!! Thank you Lord for your word.

[@life.church]

Amen!

[@carlosuk2012]

I wanna serve God's purpose

[@debbieblue5856]

Thank you Going. I pray everyday. My sons and my daughter. used to be very close to you. But I keep on praying for them. They just tell me this is the way, worldly way.

[@life.church]

Keep on praying Debbie never give up. God listens our prayers and in His times He answers them.

[@Charlee66]

Amen

[@GilWandered]

wow. I'm currently doing a devotion called Verified: Prioritizing Internal Growth in an Image Driven world and the recent one day was comparison. This was crazy, I just found this video out of nowhere! Thank you lord

[@life.church]

That is awesome! So glad you found this message!

[@lokeshganta1663]

Thank you GOD for giving me a purpose

[@life.church]

❤️🙌 Amen!!! Yes! Praise God! Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

[@wadzanaichiuriri]

I am in! I want to serve Jesus

[@jordanbr3wer689]

Paster you don’t know me but I watch you almost daily, all of your sermons since I found you have been impacting on my spiritual faith, and this sermon hit so deep into my soul, I hope God blesses you daily

[@life.church]

We're so glad the sermons have been helpful for you, Jordan! May God bless you!

[@claudiagalindo8855]

yes, Jesus.. I need you, save me

[@life.church]

Lord, I lift up Claudia to You. You know them, and see what they are going through. God, I ask that you would be with them. Cover them in your grace and love. I pray that you would give them strength and courage. Lord, let those around them speak truth and light into their life. Continue to be with them during this time. I pray through Your Son Jesus, Amen! -Kathleen

[@carlosuk2012]

Amen, Amen, Amen

[@elizabethmwanza96]

I want to save Gods purpose🙏🏼

[@jonathanduplooy9503]

I surrender to you Jesus, YES.

[@life.church]

🙌🏼

[@Kailidavis97]

Yes Jesus I need you

[@life.church]

🙌🏼

[@jessicajames1904]

I want to make a difference I want to stop comparing I want to serve God's purpose

[@life.church]

Amen!

[@danp220]

Solo Deo Gloria🙏 I am the son of a pastor... been trying to serve two masters... because of my sin and God's gracious chastening... i am becoming focused more and more on HIM and developing a true thirst for Him. Physical/ personal trials are NOTHING to the spirital battle....every day... I would love any prayers for faithfulness and growth in Christ. #Psalm 91

[@life.church]

Thank you for sharing Solo. Dear God, I thank you for who you are and that you give us hope and something to have faith in. I pray for Solo as he continues to grow towards you everyday. I pray you would hive him perseverance and yearn for more of you. I pray he would be consistent to study your Word and be a light to those around him. In Jesus name, Amen.

[@tammycookrealtor]

I surrender to you. Jesus make me new. 🙏🏼

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, @tammycookrealtor! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also 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. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kat

[@deanbornman77]

This hits deep. I've been doing this for so long instead of seeing the value in my own life.God please help me to stop comparing myself to others and i also want to pray for all my Brothers and Sisters that needs Your healing hand and guidance. In Jesus name. Amen

[@life.church]

God, I thank you for Dean Bornman. I pray that you continue to help Dean stop the comparison game and start loving and accepting himself for who you made him to be. I pray that your hand of healing is laid over Dean and those close to him. I pray that your relationship continues to strengthen and that Dean may find peace, amen. Monica B, life.church online volunteer

[@timothychacko1465]

Jesus, I want you to be first and I completely surrender my life to you. Take control of my life and use me mightily in the coming days for your kingdoms expansion in Jesus name I pray, Amen.

[@life.church]

Praise God, Timothy! You have dedicated your life to Jesus and have chosen to follow Him! That is the best decision you will ever make and as your church we want to give you some helpful next steps: www.life.church/next/

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[@NG-iu9xn]

AMEN 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@dylanzurita3376]

Yessir, really needed this praise God

[@life.church]

So glad it was helpful to you!

[@dondongo4036]

Thank You, Lord for the message today! Reminding us once again to serve the purpose that you've given us. We are sorry Lord, for sometimes we compare ourselves to others. We ask for foegiveness Lord. Thank You, Father for encouraging us to run the race with perseverance, always fixing our eyes on You. Thank You once again for Your servants Lord, Amen!

[@life.church]

Amen!!

[@danielcarter2215]

You have helped me so much thank you and thank you for your obedience

[@tami7983]

Amen I want to serve God’s purpose

[@missplaxx683]

Amen!

[@vidachristiana7573]

Amen! Good Word. It’s so easy to get distracted in this World 🌎 and with what everyone around us is or Not doing. We will not give account for others race but for our Own Race! 🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️Stay focused on Jesus He’s THE ONE that ☝️ We are following God Bless 🙏🏼🙌🏼❤️

[@sheisstrongpodcast]

I compare the present me to the person I think I could be or the person I am letting fear stop me from being, I pray I can move outta this cycle in Jesus name amen

[@life.church]

🙏 Praying for you! Stevie - Team LC

[@sheisstrongpodcast]

@@life.church thankyou

[@barbaraesau6736]

I have Everything I Need to Do What He's called me to do - I am his masterpiece!

[@life.church]

Amen, Barbara! You are perfectly created by God to fulfill God's purpose for you.

[@niigenius6467]

The opening quote got me thinking deep. "The fastest way to kill something special is to compare it with something else"... Very powerful

[@life.church]

We agree! So glad you joined us!

[@irissosasoto5236]

Amen!! 🙏🏻

[@Time4Stories1967]

i want to serve Gods purpose for my life; love connie

[@sarasalazar6540]

Jesus, you ARE my first! ♥️

[@lisaotto502]

Amen! My life is special... because God created it.

[@joannalees1711]

And so i finished your book pastor Craig hope in the Dark, And then I lent it to a freind of mine who read it to 4 days now im reading the books of CS Lewis to my Daughter each night we started off with the magicians Nephew it took me two days to finish the book my Daughter loved it tonight we are starting the lion the witch and the wardarobe of course the mighty Aslan and CS lewis was a firm christian and Aslan is our mighty God which i love cause lions are strong so is God lions are Beautiful so is God Lions are mighty so is God cant wait to read the other books finishing off with the last battle which is of course our final resting place Amen. Lord Jesus.

[@life.church]

We're glad you read Hope in the Dark! Thanks for sharing is with your friend 😀

[@ambaumann1239]

Learning God is faithful in and through every season of our lives. Praying for all of His followers to know the depth of His Love and Grace. Pls reach out and encourage, serve one another. Pay it forward. God we pray for divine connections, timing and interventions. You are omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, Amen. Blessings -

[@life.church]

AMEN!

[@emmanuelgyenin9155]

I want you to be first Jesus Christ 🙏

[@juyoungkim5259]

Amen! Thank you Lord for giving me a new life, but this life is not my own. So I want to obey you everyday. Also thank you for realizing me why I live. I want to live with you God everyday. God made me different, I don’t want to complain, but I want to appreciate you because you have purposes Thank you so much! In Jesus name I pray Amen!!

[@life.church]

Amen, Ju Young!

[@heinzketchup7742]

AMEN 🙏❤️🙌

[@arababecca6432]

Purpose in my pain!

[@japz8200]

Amen❤️

[@marymoore1266]

Good and profound word of God. Stop comparing yourself. I used to say this to my sister in Christ. She play piano and also singing in the church. One day I said I wish I can do what you do. When I heard your message your are very right. I will stop comparing my self. I know I have a calling from God and I will focus my eyes to Jesus the author and finisher of my faith. Thank you Pastor.

[@life.church]

Amen, Mary! You are perfectly created by God to fulfill God's purpose for you!

[@danielcarter2215]

I need Him to be first in all I do say or think

[@Kitty2323100]

I hope I am not coming across in a weird way. I am glad you have done so many videos. Your videos help me get through my day. I try to get two in a day and helps me stay grounded. I just want to say I appreciate your work and the videos teach and help me grow so much.

[@life.church]

💛

[@emmanuelgyenin9155]

I wanna serve God's purpose 😇🙌

[@charlainenarvaez2884]

I wanna serve Gods purpose and glorify Him forever.

[@rexygirsang2920]

Hi, I'm from Indonesia, I love this sermon, I'm blessed. Thanks Pastor Craig and Life Church, God bless you :)

[@life.church]

God bless you, Rexy! Thanks for watching from Indonesia!

[@sladjanadjordjivec8057]

Thank you so much for reminding us on this Truth. God bless ps Creag. Greetings from Serbia 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@alexnaoe4536]

Wonderful message. All glory to God. God bless you Pastor Craig

[@byronicT]

I'm in! Amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@GillianBerry]

love your videos Craig!

[@life.church]

💛

[@m1a316]

Amen💪🏼

[@HandmadeHomegrownArtist]

All in brother

[@life.church]

❤️🙌 We’re praying for you, Abby, as you seek the truth about what God says about you. If you’re looking for wisdom or resources from people who’ve experienced similar obstacles in life, you can find those here: finds.life.church/tag/identity/ Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

[@rogerlotz19]

This is such an amazing massage. I pray that God make me all He needs me to be for my wife, my children, my colleagues and my peers. I surrender my prideful self for the Glory of God. Thank you so much for this message. I give my all to Jesus. Jesus I need you

[@life.church]

🙌🙌

[@jtyree08]

I really really needed this! ❤️

[@life.church]

Great, Jasmine! So glad you’re here, and thanks so much for sharing! “Whoever finds God, finds life!” kb lcyt Social Media Team

[@digispace1]

I wish there was a "love" button on this!! Wow! Thank you!

[@minmindays]

AMEN! Thank you Pastor! I needed this encouragement! I am strengthened to continue using my social media platforms to the glory of God! ☺️

[@life.church]

So glad this message was encouraging for you!

[@JPeterSiswanto]

I'm in!

[@denonjoka8848]

Thanks Pst. Craig Groeschel 4 This Powerful, Blessful Sermon on "Stop Comparing Yur Calling" 4 Yu Have Started Saying Rytly That The Fastest Way 2 Kill Something Special Is By Comparing It 2 Something Else 4 I Have Learnt That:- *1. I Was Perfectly Created 2 Fulfill Our Great Almighty God's Purpose & 2. That I Must Focus 2 Finish Our Great Almighty God's Purpose on My Life* Thru The Books of *John 20:1-8 & John **21:20* 4 I Must Stop Comparing Myself 2 Others 4 Our Great Almighty God Has Called Me 2 Fulfill His Purpose As I am *His Workmanship In Christ Jesus Written In Ephesians **2:10* 4 *Great Almighty God Knew Me From Conception Especially My Purpose Written In Jeremiah 1:5* & May Our Great Lord Jesus Christ Bless Yu Pst. Craig Groeschel & Life Church So Very Much & Thanks So Very Much 4 Blessing Me & Many of Yur Followers Thru This Powerful Sermon & God Bless Yu Always. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@life.church]

May God bless you! We're glad you enjoyed the sermon!

[@Iabdbfhkgndhsudn85846]

I like this guy

[@life.church]

Thanks for watching!

[@BriaBarrows]

So true

[@tonyvaladez8711]

Thank you Jesus 🙏🏼

[@ryanhamilton7470]

God bless you Pastor Craig🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐

[@FavourChiebuka]

This really came right on time. More grace, favour and wisdom Pastor Craig, family and church in JESUS NAME AMEN.

[@life.church]

God's timing is perfect!

[@yolandaambriz9443]

Praise God, Amen Amen, 🙏I want you to be first, Yes, I give you my life 🙏❤️

[@life.church]

Praise God, Yolanda!! You have dedicated your life to Jesus and have chosen to follow Him! That is the best decision you will ever make and as your church we want to give you some helpful next steps: www.life.church/next/

[@fernandopowell1223]

Thank you for being real

[@joannalees1711]

yes

[@shaneenconado4559]

Thankyou Jesus!

[@estherlonge5255]

I really needed this! Thank you so much Pastor

[@keamolefe5239]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@nessamorales137]

Jesus save me and make me new so I can serve you faithfully 🙏🏻

[@life.church]

Amen, Nessa!

[@debbieblue5856]

I am in!

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Debbie Blue! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also 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. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Team LC

[@brianf1710]

Jesus, I want you to be first!

[@suelecompte4629]

Thank you for this amazing message. God has a purpose for my life , not for myself but for others.

[@life.church]

You're welcome! So glad it spoke to you, Sue!

[@alphaomegatechnology5697]

Of course am in

[@atronish]

I understand that all of the Bible is Godly inspired; I doubt John wrote in this manner out of his own initiative. And yet here this has inspired a great message as the one here expressed.

[@fredysetiadi522]

Im so blessed with this video, thank you for your sermon Pastor Craig

[@life.church]

We're so glad it was helpful!