Jose Vasquez - September 27, 2026
Week 4: Come Out of Your Shade
In the final part of The Happy Life, we look at Jonah and discover that sometimes the greatest thing standing between us and the joy God has for us isn’t our circumstances; it’s the “shade” we’ve created ourselves. Bitterness, resentment, unforgiveness, judgment, pride, and the need to be right can feel like protection, but eventually they begin to blind and restrict us. Jonah watched an entire city turn toward God, yet he was too consumed with anger to celebrate what God was doing. This message challenges us to examine what we’re holding onto, step out of our own shade, release what has kept us stuck, and choose the light, grace, restoration, and joy God is offering.
From Series: "The Happy Life"
We all want to be happy, but what if the happiness we’re chasing was never meant to be found in a moment? In The Happy Life, we’re exploring the difference between temporary happiness and the lasting joy God desires for us. Life is filled with moments worth celebrating; new beginnings, accomplishments, relationships, and unforgettable experiences but even the best moments eventually fade, leaving us searching for what comes next. This series invites us to stop building our lives around the pursuit of the next high and discover something deeper: a joy that isn’t dependent on circumstances, achievements, or everything going according to plan. Together, we’ll learn what it means to experience joy as more than a feeling, but as a way of life rooted in God.