IT'S COMPLICATED (LOVE, REJECTION, HEARTBREAK, & DISAPPOINTMENT) | PAUL DAUGHERTY | JACOB SERIES

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#singleadvice #marriageadvice #rejection #love #marriage #disappointment #leah #jacobseries #sermon #rachel #relationshipgoals #relationship Genesis 29:16-31 RACHEL = the prize (LOVED) LEAH = the disappointment (REJECTED) STOP CHASING people who DON’T LOVE YOU--You are putting yourself in a CONSTANT STATE OF HEARTBREAK--- you are WORTHY of GENUINE LOVE---- You deserve to be with someone who is as excited about you as you are about them. Do not settle for someone who treats you like an option… ----JACOB came from a FAMILY chosen BY GRACE and filled with SUFFERING… GENESIS 28:1-9– go find a wife outside of here… GENESIS 28:10--- HARRAN (GENESIS 11:26//GENESIS 29:5) -----Jacob runs from home after deceiving his dad — eventually to a place called HARAN— the first time this place and name appears in the bible is Genesis 11:26– this was the brother of Abraham - the son of Terah — he died a premature death- not sure how but the heartbreak from that early death caused Abram’s dad Terah to stop moving towards the promise land of Canaan — he got stuck after the death of his son and named the town HARAN – AKA STUCK in HEARTBREAK ❤️‍🩹 TOWN— 🏨(HARRAN = HEARTBREAK—PLACE OF DISAPPOINTMENT) ----GENESIS 28:11-22 -GOD CAN BLESS YOU ANYWHERE---- Jacob is RUNNING AWAY---but GOD is WITH HIM--- GOD made a PROMISE while JACOB was sleeping---if its not good, its not over… WHEN JACOB woke up he said SURELY THE LORD IS IN THIS PLACE and I WASN’T AWARE OF IT… --- he called the place --- BETHEL which means the HOUSE OF GOD- … YOU CAN TURN this season, this job, this relationship, this church, this moment a PLACE WHERE GOD IS --- THIS IS THE GATE of HEAVEN--- THIS IS WHERE GOD IS AT ---- ---EVEN DETOURS ARE PART OF GOD’S DESIGN- ---GENESIS 29:1-35 - THE HUMAN DRIVE TO FIND ONE TRUE LOVE--- JACOB encounters Rachel because she is coming to water her flock,----The well represents life. ----But there was a STONE on top of the well, this protected the water)----- Rachel could not have moved that stone on her own, but yet she came to water her flock… ----In the scripture, it says that Jacob “ rolled the stone away” - so that she could water her flock (experience the living water) Jacob rolling the stone away, was a prerequisite to the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus Rolling Stone away..)—vs. 9-12 -GEN. 29:12-25--- ---THE IDOLATRY OF ROMANCE… Top Marriage Myths and Realities: ---Myth: Marriage completes you. Realizing your own self-worth and happiness is an individual responsibility, not the duty of a spouse. ---Myth: Marriage solves all problems. Unresolved issues often persist, and new challenges may arise, requiring intentional work. Falling in love is easy, but staying in love is hard work. ----Myth: The first year is the hardest. Marriage requires continuous, lifelong effort, and challenges can arise at any stage, not just the beginning. ----Myth: Happy couples don't fight. Conflict is normal; the key to a healthy marriage is how couples handle and resolve conflict, not avoiding it. ----Myth: My spouse should know what I need. Assuming your partner is a mind-reader leads to resentment. Healthy, direct communication is necessary. ----Myth: Marriage is a 50/50 deal. It is often more successful when both partners give rather than keeping score. IT’S OFTEN 100 100!! ---MYTH---Children strengthen the bond. Children are a joy, but they add stress that can complicate, rather than automatically strengthen, a marriage. ---CULTURAL MYTH---Living together is a good test. Cohabitation does not guarantee future success and is not a reliable indicator of long-term compatibility. ----MYTH----Your spouse should be your everything. Relying on one person to meet every emotional, social, and spiritual need is a recipe for disappointment. -Genesis 29:16-23-----Jacob’s waiting season----WHAT do you DO when you HAVE a DESIRE that CANNOT BE MET---YET? ----GENESIS 29:23-31 Vs.25—LEAH IN THE MORNING no matter what you’re hopes are for love, marriage, career, friendships, etc---IN THE MORNING IT WILL ALWAYS BE LEAH NO earthly thing—whether a spouse, a career, or a success—can truly fulfill the deepest longings of the human heart. Genesis 29:30-35, "And when the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren." BABY 4--- (VERSE 35)---THIS TIME--- I WILL PRAISE THE LORD YOU WILL NEVER have your BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT until you truly hit your BREAKDOWN MOMENT… 📘 Connect with Us: Explore more about God and get plugged in at Victory by going to https://victory.com/online. Let us know how we can support your journey! OTHER WAYS YOU CAN STAY CONNECTED WITH VICTORY Victory Church Website: http://victory.com Victory Church Facebook: http://bit.ly/2lfgplu Victory Church Instagram: http://bit.ly/2E7Qd48 Victory Church Twitter: http://bit.ly/2lp29pM Paul Daugherty Facebook: http://bit.ly/2BOyCN9 Paul Daugherty Instagram: http://bit.ly/2CiieFH Paul Daugherty Twitter: http://bit.ly/2E9tx3q

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