The Ability To Enjoy

Friday August 23, 2024

In the past, one of the lies we bought into was that the party life was where the greatest enjoyment of life was to be found.  Later, caught in the slavery of our addiction, we found out just how wrong we had been.  The good news is that it is not too late to have a life that gives us joy.  In fact, it's the life that God created us to live.  As we surrender our will and our life into God's care, we have the assurance of ever-deepening joy and well-being coming alive in us. 

And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in lifeā€”this is indeed a gift from God.  (Ecclesiastes 5:19 NLT) 

This doesn't mean that we won't have problems to face,  challenges to overcome, and emotions that go along with that.  However, it does mean that on any ordinary day, each of us will find ourselves becoming more and more aware of things we are grateful for.  We will recognize beauty in ways we previously missed.  We will feel the joy of honouring and being honoured as we notice and celebrate growth in one another.  We will laugh at our mistakes instead of being lost in fear and shame because of them.  Surrendering to God and receiving forgiveness for our sin and rebellion will bring us relief, freedom, and joy.  We will be amazed at what Jesus achieved for us on the cross and through His resurrection.  Simple pleasures will bring a smile to our hearts as well as our faces. 


For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.  (Romans 14:17 NLT)

As we allow ourselves to be embraced by the love of God throughout each day, fear and insecurity will slip away and the ability to enjoy work, family, nature, and recreation will fill us up.  We will have the ability to enjoy life to the full.


Prayer:  Loving God, Thank You for calling me to a life that is filled with goodness, peace, and joy. I surrender my life and this day into Your hands and trust You for ongoing healing.  I give thanks for the ability to enjoy all the good gifts You are giving me.  Amen

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