Glad to be Sad

Glad to be Sad explores the second Beatitude from Matthew 5:4, where Jesus teaches that those who mourn are blessed because they will be comforted. Pastor Lee Jenkins explains that this mourning refers to sorrow over sin, not just life's hardships, and emphasizes the importance of godly sorrow that leads to repentance and restoration. Through biblical examples and personal stories, listeners are encouraged to embrace brokenness as a path to deeper intimacy with God.Verses:Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:3, Psalm 34:18, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 7:24, Psalm 51:3-4, Luke 15:11-24, Leviticus 11:7-8Key Points/Topics Covered:The true meaning of mourning in the BeatitudesDifference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrowExamples of mourning over sin from Paul and DavidThe story of the prodigal son as a picture of repentance and restorationPersonal testimony about conviction and forgivenessTime Stamps:00:00 - Introduction to Attitude Check Series03:00 - Understanding the Beatitudes and Inner Blessings08:30 - The Paradox of Being Glad to Be Sad15:00 - Defining Godly Mourning Over Sin22:45 - Worldly Sorrow vs. Godly Sorrow30:00 - Apostle Paul and King David's Examples of Mourning38:15 - Personal Story of Conviction and Apology50:00 - The Prodigal Son and the Father's Forgiveness01:05:00 - Encouragement to Embrace Godly SorrowMain Takeaways:- True mourning that leads to blessing is sorrow over sin, not just life's hardships.- Godly sorrow produces repentance and restoration, while worldly sorrow leads to spiritual death.- God's grace meets us in our brokenness, welcoming us back with love and forgiveness.Call to Action:Subscribe to the Eagles Nest Church podcast, share this message with someone who needs encouragement, and visit eaglesnestchurch.org for more resources. Join us for worship on Sundays at 9 or 11 AM in Roswell, Georgia! NEXT STEPS:Visit Our Website: https://eaglesnestchurch.orgFirst Time Guests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/first-time-guests/Prayer Requests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/prayer/Giving: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/giveJoin Our Church: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/new-member-form/Salvation: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/salvation/Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content!FOLLOW US:Download Our App: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/appFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ENCTheNestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaglesnestchurchTwitter: https://twitter.com/encthenest