How To Overcome Boredom and the Blues

JAN 29, 202635 MIN
Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast

How To Overcome Boredom and the Blues

JAN 29, 202635 MIN

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<p>With hundreds of cable and satellite channels to choose from, and 24/7 internet information overload, why is it so easy to feel bored? Chip shares the reason for our boredom, and delivers the God-designed solution for overcoming it!</p><p>Introduction<strong>: </strong>“I was looking for life in all the wrong places.”</p><ul><li>What is boredom?</li><li>Why are we bored?</li><li>Why do “the blues” and boredom go hand-in-hand?</li><li>Could “boredom” be a gift in disguise?</li></ul><p>God’s answer to boredom = Authentic worship</p><p>What is Authentic Worship?</p><ul><li>Definition – Worship is our response to God for who He is and what He has done.</li><li>Romans 12:1</li><li>Summary – Worship is the complete and total giving of ourselves for that which we believe has ULTIMATE PURPOSE and will provide the GREATEST REWARD.</li></ul><p> 3 Principles for authentic worship:</p><ol><li>Authentic worship can happen ANYWHERE. -John 4:21-22</li><li>Authentic worship flows from the HEART. -John 4:23</li><li>Authentic worship is rooted in an ACCURATE view of God and of ourselves. -John 4: 24</li></ol><p>How can you experience greater intimacy in worship?</p><ul><li>Private worship = A.C.T.S.</li><li>Public worship = The 3 “P’s”</li></ul><p>Conclusion: Worship is not a service you come to or an activity you practice; worship is a life-focus, an expression of your deepest longings, passions, and devotion to whom or what you love the most.</p><p><strong>Broadcast Resource</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/experience-breakthrough-mp3/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Download MP3</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/broadcasts/message-notes/page/2/?series=3139%253Fsource%253DWEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Message Notes</a></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Resource Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/i-choose-love-book/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">I Choose Love Book</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/study/psalms-of-hope/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Daily Discipleship - Psalms of Hope</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/">Website</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/chip-ingram-app">Chip Ingram App</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/livingontheedgewithchipingram">Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOTEcommunity">Facebook</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://twitter.com/lotecommunity">Twitter</a></li></ul><p><strong>Partner With Us</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/donate/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Donate Online</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li></ul>