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We like that we have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

But Pastor Greg Laurie says, few fine with their looking forward.

He explains why coming up.

There has to come a moment in our life where we pass from money to meaning,

from possessions to purpose, from mere success to significance.

I mean, what is success anyway?

And the eyes of God, success is serving the purpose of God in your generation.

Oh, how can you kill me? I just see you.

This is the day the day we live.

You can find success principles nearly everywhere.

In books, seminars, podcasts, videos, radio programs.

But people who are successful often find it less fulfilling than expected.

A famous celebrity said, I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything

they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.

Well, today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie identifies those things that offer enduring

satisfaction from serving the purposes of God.

Grab your Bible and turn to first Chronicles 28 and Ecclesiastes 1.

So we're going to look at the words of David to a son Solomon who will now succeed him

as the king of Israel. He's saying, Solomon, these are things that you need to remember.

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