Empty Promises

"If you lose the weight, you'll finally be happy."

"Change your hair and clothes and he'll finally love you."

"Take this promotion, it'll make you feel accomplished."

"Work 60 hours a week, buy that new car, and live the life you've always dreamed of."

"Love is all you'll ever need."

"Skinny people are happier."

"Rich people are more fulfilled."

"Married people have a brighter outlook on life."

All these promises have one thing in common... they're empty.

Maybe you've believed them. You've probably gone to lengths you never thought you would to accomplish them. Finally got skinny. Married that perfect man. Took the job promotion that in turn took over your life. Then, when everything was supposed to change, it didn't. Sure you got a new wardrobe. Maybe even some new friends. That new car looks perfect in your driveway. But that hole in your heart just won't go away. So try something new. Read a new magazine. Organize your house, organize your life. All will be fixed in no time. New diet, new jeans. Feeling good doesn't last for long... because it's external.

We've started a new series at Cross Point entitled "Empty Promises."

We've all been told them.

We continually believe them.

Time after time we realize they're dead ends.

And still, we search.

We strive to feel complete.

We starve to fit into jeans.

We serve more to feel more appreciated.

We work our hardest to feel our best.

And we're exhausted.

Because we're empty.

Over the course of the next month, I'll be digging into some promises I've believed that turned up empty. I'll share some of my friends' stories too. But for now, check out this video for our 5 week series - Empty Promises.

Empty Promises Trailer from Cross Point Church on Vimeo.

What promises have turned up empty for you?