God delights in our happiness, though it is not his highest priority. His highest priority for us isn’t the pursuit of happiness, it’s the pursuit of Him. And, in turn, the pursuit of holiness. These lead to something better than happiness, an upgrade … a blessed life. Follow along with our podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-church/id634597356?mt=2

2. MARK POMERY
Senior Leader

4. Happiness =
Better Possessions +
Peaceful Circumstances +
Thrilling Experiences +
The Right Relationship +
A Perfect Appearance

5. Above all else, God
wants you to be happy,
is built on the premise
that God exists to serve us

6. WARNING
The Pursuit Of Happiness
Can Cause Us To Do
Something Unwise

7. WARNING
The Pursuit Of Happiness
Focusses On Short Term
Pleasure And Often Overlooks
Long Term Consequences

8. WARNING
The Pursuit Of Happiness
Means You Will Miss
The Upgrade

9. ‘So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in
gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s
coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip
back into those old grooves of evil, doing just
what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any
better then; you do now. As obedient
children, let yourselves be pulled into a way
of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and
blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy;
you be holy.”’
PETER
(1 Peter Chapter 1 Verses 15 - 16)

10. God’s Highest Priority
Isn’t Happiness,
It’s Holiness