Time to Define the Relationship

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Every relationship reaches that point. The one where it’s time to define the relationship, and getting on the same page isn’t always easy. Are you just friends, dating, or heading for something more? It’s that time for Ruth and Boaz … and things get awkward.
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
We often define our lives by the big moments. But most of our lives consist of ordinary chapters. They may not feel significant, but ultimately end up changing everything. In our new series, The Book of Ruth, we'll discover the hidden beauty of life’s small moments.
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Things Are About to Get Weird - 00:00
It’s Time to Define the Relationship - 02:18
Boaz Is Gonna Be There - 05:12
This is Where It Starts to Get Weird - 06:47
Ruth Lies Down at His Feet - 12:20
God Is Still Working - 14:42
How Far Is Too Far? - 19:30
5 Big Lessons We’re Learning - 25:19
Because He Loved Her - 27:48
Who Is Jesus to You? - 29:51
#lifechurch #craiggroeschel #thebookofruth

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@life.church 11 ай бұрын

What qualities or habits do you see in Ruth and Boaz as they’re honoring God with their lives?

@melaniemartin730 11 ай бұрын

I don't know what to say about these characters, but how far is too far? Help!🤯🤯🤯

@dalibofurnell 11 ай бұрын

@melaniemartin730 um, I'm not sure how appropriate this is, but to put it more plainly , just to help you understand, "how far is too far" - arousal. Um I don't think I'll go further than that to explain but yeah I reccomend asking someone in your church , a leader, or your cell group or your decipler ❤

@dalibofurnell 11 ай бұрын

Ps thank you so much, is there any other material that you could refer me to ? On the app or ...? Anyway I look forward to the next one, I almost wish these were longer, but I'm not complaining, it's truly a gift that you're doing this because a lot of this stuff I honestly never heard like you said it

@melaniemartin730 10 ай бұрын

@@dalibofurnellthat's why not everyone can handle some weird. So, what's going on?!🔥🔥🌼🌼

@denonjoka8848 10 ай бұрын

Hawayu Life Church & The Habits I See Ruth & Boaz Have As They Honour God In Their Lives Is That Boaz Loved Ruth Just As Christ Loved The Church & Ruth Submitted 2 Boaz Which Is Written In Ephesians 5:25 & Ephesians 5:21 & May Our Great Almighty God Bless Yu Life Church & Pst. Craig Groeschel So Veryyyyy, Veryyyyyy Much.🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️

@thesheetmusicman 9 ай бұрын

I am sitting here crying. 19 years old and working my way through college. I have been single all my life so far. There is hope. God loves me. God has a plan.

@life.church 9 ай бұрын

Prayers sent! God knows your situation, and he will place his hand ✋️ on it! Let go, and let God!

@charisjobe8834 2 ай бұрын

On Gods timing. My boyfriend had never had a gf or even kissed a girl until he was 20. Focus on yourself and chase God.!

@scottstarr700 11 ай бұрын

I am surrendering my life to Jesus Praying 🙏🏻

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

We’re so excited for you, Scott Starr! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kat

@avaryserpa 10 ай бұрын

Praise God for you! I’ll be praying for you and your journey ❤

@bugchloe 9 ай бұрын

Glory to God. Welcome home

@user-ku7gl4ey1m 10 ай бұрын

I am praying for a Godly relationship

@Realjumpoutprod 11 ай бұрын

Waking up and hearing the word of God 🙏 everyone have a blessed day. And remember put your faith in God!

@Hillsong_music_best_playlist 10 ай бұрын

If you're reading this with tears in your eyes, know that GOD is speaking directly to your wounded soul through this message. You didn't just happen to stumble across this message.GOD led you to it.He wants you to know that He is making a way for you right now!He is healing that sickness. He is going to give you an opportunity that you've never had.He is going to heal your strained relationships.Stay in faith, bcos your breakthroughs is coming.🕊🕊🕊

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

💜😊🙌🙏

@melaniemartin730 10 ай бұрын

Yahweh...period!㊗️㊗️㊗️

@BRE277 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this message because I can't bear my abusive husband.

@jenniferfuertes2668 10 ай бұрын

Praying STILL, for our marriage! We need complete healing and restoration!!!!

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

@Jennifer Fuertes we join you in praying! Lord Jesus, you hear Jennifer's heart cry. Please work in a mighty way in her marriage. I ask that you help them both have the heart and eyes to see each other through your eyes. I pray that you work in them both, giving them a willingness to forgive and seek reconciliation. God, I ask for patience as they navigate how you will work in this marriage and choose to put you first. Protect both of them from ungodly influences that strain their marriage and their trust. Work in and through them to bless each other in this difficult time. In your name, Amen. -- Jenni

@hildab210 10 ай бұрын

i want to pray for a relationship that i can truly see God brought together and i can clearly see why and many it could impact in a positive way. i am praying for us both to be obedient and removing anything that is not from God from our hearts, minds, life. There has been a bit of trust broken already and i myself coming from a place where its difficult to restore trust, i am praying to just be guided by God and not myself.

@devikareddy6216 13 күн бұрын

I am surrounding my life to my Lord Jesus 👑

@tysonwong 10 ай бұрын

I surrender my life to Jesus! Thank You For New Life 🙏

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

We’re so excited for you, Tyson Wong! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church - Jenni

@bugchloe 9 ай бұрын

Welcome home

@susanwilliams1541 10 ай бұрын

I want to pray for my relationship. We both want God to be first in everything we do.

@rickyernest3697 10 ай бұрын

Lord i surrender all my worries and burden of this relationship to You Help me🙏😭

@ShortDawg417 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this sermon. I pray for a relationship filled love, joy, happiness, adventure, and encouragement.

@Deannamc999 Ай бұрын

I'm praying for a relationship! Thank you! And thank the Lord for His love, mercy, and grace! In Jesus Name I pray, Amen! 🙌🙏🫶💕

@life.church Ай бұрын

Amen! 🙌🙏

@samanthananda4276 10 ай бұрын

Everyone please pray for the devil to be removed from me forever and to never come back. It would mean the world to me. God bless you all..

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

Father God Almighty, you are greater than the devil and all of his evil forces. You stand alone in authority. Your word says resist the devil and he will flee from you. Please command Satan to leave Samantha alone. Guide her and direct her in your power and authority of how to resist him so he will flee from her. Please strengthen her resolve and give her the victory you have promised. Thank you that she is an overcomer! -- Jenni

@hiyabkebede9147 10 ай бұрын

I am encouraged

@devan_patrice 10 ай бұрын

Praying for healing after a 3.5 year relationship came to an end. I’ve been so depressed and anxious about not finding the right one for me, however I’ll be putting God first more in this new season of singleness ❤️

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

Devan, Thank you for sharing some of your story with us! I am so sorry to hear about the loss you have experienced in this relationship and the anxiety and depression it has brought to your life. I do want to encourage you, though, that you are doing the right things by seeking God, putting Him first, and watching messages that will allow God to speak to you! Keep seeking Him in all you do and He will not fail you. God created you and has a perfect plan for your life! -Mechel

@aymaragordiola945 11 ай бұрын

If someone needs to read this, I want to assure you that God's working in your life. He does great things for His creation. As Jesus said "you don't realize now what I'm doing, but later you'll understand." The Lord God is with you. Just wait and you'll sense Him. Have a nice week, you all! God bless your week!

@melaniemartin730 10 ай бұрын

Same here!🧇🧇🧇🧇

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

Amen!

@kristalynnaeziman2999 10 ай бұрын

I want to pray for my relationship with my mother and that she opens her heart to Jesus

@rhondaauman6334 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Father for this great message today!! You're a good, good Father. Thank you Jesus for your salvation and showing us the Way!! 🙏🙌❤️

@elisabethjones4917 11 ай бұрын

I'm encouraged!!! Thank God he forgives and willingly corrects course.

@bambiloftin7979 10 ай бұрын

Amen, Pastor. His name is Jesus! Praying for a relationship!

@josephchen2023 6 ай бұрын

Thank you pastor Craig, I am encouraged!

@kellybuiejones3085 10 ай бұрын

our marriage needs complete restoration and healing. I pray continually for this and will do whatever is God's will. Speak to me Lord.

@jessicarice8599 9 ай бұрын

I'm encouraged. I needed to hear this message. 🙏🙏

@rickyernest3697 10 ай бұрын

Hallelujah 🌺 I m encourage truly believe that today

@upschutt4842 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for continuing to stand with me for my breakthrough to become visible to me. Jesus is at work, only I grow weary, so I need Him

@Canal.2-qz3qq 10 ай бұрын

Thank you God for your protection against my life and my family and friends

@kathychurch7685 4 ай бұрын

Praying for healing in our marriage.. thank you God

@life.church 4 ай бұрын

God, I lift up this marriage. I ask that you help them both have the heart and eyes to see each other through your eyes. I pray that you work in them both, giving them a willingness to forgive and seek reconciliation. God, I ask for patience as they navigate how you will work in this marriage and choose to put you first. Protect both of them from ungodly influences that strain their marriage and their trust. Work in and through them to bless each other in this difficult time. In your name, Amen.

@khumbuchule4296 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Lord ,I pray for a relationship

@nubia4728 10 ай бұрын

He is my all!! My redeemer! My father!

@walkinyourworth 10 ай бұрын

I'm encouraged 🙌🎉✝️💝

@anahastings2588 11 ай бұрын

Another Great Sermon 🙏

@azemu 10 ай бұрын

I'm encouraged!

@jamesbarijunaki6475 27 күн бұрын

I'm encouraged 💪🏽...thank you It's descriptive not prescriptive .

@gracielanunez5545 10 ай бұрын

I’m encouraged. ❤

@mirnaquarmout991 11 ай бұрын

Iam encouraged ❤

@fifabeastxd8165 10 ай бұрын

I'm praying for a relationship!

@user-dp1rf2te7n 2 ай бұрын

I love Book of Ruth. Ruth was Moabite woman

@johanscheepers7777 Ай бұрын

Please pray for my relationship, Please Jesus change my life and my relationship... Amen

@life.church Ай бұрын

💛

@quinoasongs2507 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I relate to Ruth, as a widow. Praying for God's guidance whether I'm to re-marry or live the single life until He takes me home. Thanking God for revealing that a relationship I was in was not to progress to marriage, and for lessons learned, which are reinforced in this message. And Ephesians 5:3 is also a key; "not even a hint of sexual immorality".

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

Quinoa Songs Ruth inspired us all. - Team LC Ronnie

@maryann8692 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Ptr Craig and LifeChurch family for your generosity to bless people with Godly message….. This series is helpful for us, singles. ❤️

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

🙏🏼❤️

@valerieescabi6104 10 ай бұрын

I am encourage💖🙏🏻 Shalom peace

@geeyoonlee1920 10 ай бұрын

I am encouraged thank you

@valerieescabi6104 11 ай бұрын

Shalom 💖🙏🏻 peace

@Aaryyaannaa 10 ай бұрын

I am surrendering my life to Jesus

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

We’re so excited for you, Aryanna Adame! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kat

@miriamwanjiru2184 6 ай бұрын

Amen and amen

@calebsystem3 10 ай бұрын

I surrender all to you Jesus!!!

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

We’re so excited for you, Caleb Chandler! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church - Jenni

@calebsystem3 10 ай бұрын

Very encouraging and on time :)

@lifestylewithjeanine3706 11 ай бұрын

I want to pray for a relationship ❤

@juaneink8038 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful message!

@user-zv7yc2pw5l 10 ай бұрын

Praying for a Godly relationship

@adibee88 10 ай бұрын

I'M ENCOURAGED.

@kevindorsey3881 11 ай бұрын

Thank you pastor you’ve helped me find more meaning in my life over the past two years. I love you & hope to meet you.

@melaniemartin730 10 ай бұрын

One day, you will, in person...period!🧖🧖🧖

@musicalmooku 10 ай бұрын

I am encouraged. This is good stuff. Thank you Pastor Craig and Life Church. 🙂

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome

@piegbarajames3342 7 ай бұрын

I need a relationship with Jesus

@maryann8692 10 ай бұрын

Boaz and Ruth are restpectful to each other and their family’s way of life.

@adrianlovato4400 11 ай бұрын

I am praying for a Godly relationship. I am surrendering my life to Jesus, my Lord and Savior.

@melaniemartin730 11 ай бұрын

Same here...but how do I commit to god?🪅🍩🪅🍭🪅🍩

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

We’re so excited for you, adrian lovato! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kat

@user-dp1rf2te7n 2 ай бұрын

I have surrending my life to Jesus

@life.church 2 ай бұрын

We’re so excited for you, @user-dp1rf2te7n! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kat

@christianxbolt 11 ай бұрын

I need you Lord . Be the lord of my life

@Davidckennedymusic 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Father God for today.

@melaniemartin730 10 ай бұрын

What do we mean by the term dtr?!🍎🍎🍎

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

That's an abbreviation for Define the Relationship.

@Userjoseph 11 ай бұрын

Praying

@jeffcollins6659 10 ай бұрын

I'm encouraged

@robertwalsh948 10 ай бұрын

I’m encouraged

@rockymiller-thomas1151 10 ай бұрын

I want to pray for a relationship!

@user-ii1lg5dj7t 11 ай бұрын

I surrender my life to Christ again. My relationship will be better knowing that my sins about my past are forgiven by my Jesus Christ 🙏 and Savior. Thank Pastor Craig for this teaching today.

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

We’re so excited for you, Vanessa Casaus! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kat

@sarahturpin5749 11 ай бұрын

I want to pray for a relationship

@minetteharmse5594 10 ай бұрын

I want to pray for a relationship. 🛐

@patconcubierta295 11 ай бұрын

Im encouraged

@sarahwheatley1734 10 ай бұрын

praying for a relationship for Me ❤

@chanelboshoff2348 10 ай бұрын

I am praying for a relationship.

@irenenyonga 10 ай бұрын

What are we? Children of God, what are we doing? Seeking God.

@FredaTantiado-pw5il 10 ай бұрын

I'm watching from Manila Philippines

@Hey_look_its_Jonni 10 ай бұрын

I want to pray for our relationship 🙏🏻❤️

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

🙏

@RVAN-rj4ec 10 ай бұрын

Dear Pastor Craig, beautiful message.

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

🙏🏼❤️

@rickyernest3697 10 ай бұрын

Literally this is for me today because going through so much in relationship that can't handle by myself and I was so worried in this morning and this sermon suddenly pop up on screen and each and every moment I m praying that God is working for our broken relationship 🙏😭😭😭😭😭😭 So depressive and really need help of God to go through all this with patience and courage

@chiaominchang9615 10 ай бұрын

Man I hope it gets better and I prayed for you!

@rickyernest3697 10 ай бұрын

@@chiaominchang9615 thank U Amen🙏😭

@davidgleason434 11 ай бұрын

Pray for relationship

@jesamoore8555 Ай бұрын

I want to pray for a relationship - my future husband.

@user-gg8nk7yj9v 2 ай бұрын

I want to pray for a relationship.

@TheRose4934 10 ай бұрын

I pray for A New love in a Relationship ,

@cindyloguirato8435 10 ай бұрын

Dear Lord I pray for a relationship

@yaurbhoyonerism8232 9 ай бұрын

I want to Pray for a Relationship

@KesiKash 11 ай бұрын

Be the lord of my life

@chrlnrmrz 10 ай бұрын

Praying for the Lord send me my Boaz

@michelleadebayo485 10 ай бұрын

I want to pray for relationships

@shewolf871 11 ай бұрын

I want to pray for my future husband, and for the broken relationship of my parents

@melaniemartin730 10 ай бұрын

What happened?🧇🧇🧇🧇

@rasaily2357 6 ай бұрын

I surrender my life to Jesus.

@life.church 6 ай бұрын

We’re so excited for you, @rasaily2357! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Gabi Lancone

@JamieHeil-qv8jx 10 ай бұрын

I'm spending my life to Jesus

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

We’re so excited for you, Jamie Heil! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church - Jenni

@jasonthompson1549 11 ай бұрын

Amen!!!

@rickyernest3697 10 ай бұрын

Yes

@remmy100 11 ай бұрын

I want to pray for a God honoring relationship

@janetbotros234 10 ай бұрын

I pray for relationships

@maryanglin3531 14 күн бұрын

I'm praying for a relationship

@life.church 14 күн бұрын

God’s here for you, and so are we. If you’re interested in wisdom or encouragement on how you can grow closer to God and find meaningful relationships while single, this is a great place to start: finds.life.church/tag/single/ Beth - Team LC

@gissellepintado5249 10 ай бұрын

Praying for my parents. Redemption for Both.

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

💛

10 ай бұрын

I surrender my life to you lord jesus ❤

@life.church 10 ай бұрын

We’re so excited for you, yvonne ascaño! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Beth - Team LC

@chrlnrmrz 10 ай бұрын

I want to pray for a relationship. Breaking up and giving him to the Lord.