Don't Give Me What I Want - Ryan McVety - Season 13 Episode 3

In This Sermon, Pastor Ryan explores the journey of spiritual maturity, moving from a self-centered approach of asking God for what we want, to understanding what we truly need, and ultimately realizing that our deepest need is for Jesus Himself. He emphasizes God's wisdom in answering prayers with "yes," "no," or "not yet," highlighting that God's perspective is higher than ours and that He gives us what we need rather than always what we want. The message encourages believers to trust in God's timing and decisions, even when they don't align with our immediate desires. Key Points: - God answers prayers in three ways: yes, no, and not yet - Mature Christianity involves thanking God for both the yes and the no - Our wants often differ from our needs, and God knows best - Spiritual growth involves moving from wanting things to needing God Himself - Trusting God's wisdom and timing, even when we don't understand - The importance of seeking a relationship with God over material blessings Scripture Reference: - Philippians 4:19 - "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." - Isaiah 55:8-9 - God's thoughts and ways being higher than ours - John 4:10 - Jesus offering living water to the Samaritan woman - Psalm 73:25 - "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you." Subscribe to get the latest videos and songs: https://www.youtube.com/@theriver.worship For More Information About The River, Visit: LinkTree: http://www.linktr.ee/theriver.worship Website: http://www.theriverworship.ca Giving: http://www.theriverworship.ca/give Merch: http://www.therivershop.ca Connect with us on Socials: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theriver.worship Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theriver.worship TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theriverworship Threads | https://www.threads.net/@theriver.worship Youtube: youtube.com/@theriver.worship Listen to our music, podcast, and sermons: Amazon Music | https://shorturl.at/jovwK Apple Music | https://shorturl.at/dLWZ4 Spotify Music | https://shorturl.at/fuCT8 YouTube Music | https://shorturl.at/hisJL Spotify Setlists | https://shorturl.at/aqrJQ Spotify Podcast | https://shorturl.at/jnzLW Learn more about Canada Christian College: www.canadachristiancollege.com Want to join us at The River for a worship experience? You can find us every Tuesday at 7:30PM at 300 Water Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 9B6.