YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR LIFE – EVERY DAY!
BY JOYCE MEYER
Are
you enjoying the journey of your life?
you enjoying the journey of your life?
The
truth is, God wants you to enjoy your life every day. Did you know that? If you
didn’t, or maybe you just aren’t sure whether God approves of people enjoying
their lives, take a look at John 10:10 (AMP). It says, “The thief comes only in
order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life,
and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).”
truth is, God wants you to enjoy your life every day. Did you know that? If you
didn’t, or maybe you just aren’t sure whether God approves of people enjoying
their lives, take a look at John 10:10 (AMP). It says, “The thief comes only in
order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life,
and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).”
This
is an absolutely amazing scripture because it clearly tells us that God doesn’t
just want us to be alive, but He wants us to enjoy being alive. He wants us to live with
joy – abundant, overflowing joy!
is an absolutely amazing scripture because it clearly tells us that God doesn’t
just want us to be alive, but He wants us to enjoy being alive. He wants us to live with
joy – abundant, overflowing joy!
LEARNING TO LIVE THE LIFE
My passion as a teacher of God’s Word is to help people learn how to live the
life Jesus died to give us. That’s why we’ve titled our program “Enjoying
Everyday Life.” And I’ve learned through my own experience that if you don’t
have joy, then no matter what you have or what you do or how great your
circumstances may be…it doesn’t mean much.
My passion as a teacher of God’s Word is to help people learn how to live the
life Jesus died to give us. That’s why we’ve titled our program “Enjoying
Everyday Life.” And I’ve learned through my own experience that if you don’t
have joy, then no matter what you have or what you do or how great your
circumstances may be…it doesn’t mean much.
SO HOW DO WE GET THE JOY OF THE LORD?
Jesus tells us in John 15 that
if we will abide in Him, we will experience God’s will for our lives, and
everything Jesus has will be ours. Abiding means making Jesus the most important
person in your life, living and remaining in Him, and making everything in life
revolve around Him. That’s when we bear the fruit of a godly life. And that’s
when God’s true joy is released in us.
if we will abide in Him, we will experience God’s will for our lives, and
everything Jesus has will be ours. Abiding means making Jesus the most important
person in your life, living and remaining in Him, and making everything in life
revolve around Him. That’s when we bear the fruit of a godly life. And that’s
when God’s true joy is released in us.
It’s
easy to see that focusing on Jesus has so many benefits. For one, when we’re
paying attention to Him, we won’t be focused on the problems in the world; and
we’ll be able to live with God’s peace and joy. Another benefit of living this
way is that it keeps us from being continually stressed-out, living in survival
mode and just getting through the day.
easy to see that focusing on Jesus has so many benefits. For one, when we’re
paying attention to Him, we won’t be focused on the problems in the world; and
we’ll be able to live with God’s peace and joy. Another benefit of living this
way is that it keeps us from being continually stressed-out, living in survival
mode and just getting through the day.
DON’T WAIT ON “WHEN…”
So many people have the mindset that they will be really happy and enjoy life when…when they go on vacation, when the kids are
older, when they get higher on the ladder of success at work, when they get
married…the list could go on and on. I can relate to this because there was a
time when even though I really loved being in the ministry, I wasn’t enjoying
the daily responsibilities and activities it involved. I had to learn to live
in the moment and enjoy what God was doing in me and through me now, not when the conference was over or when I could
go on vacation.
So many people have the mindset that they will be really happy and enjoy life when…when they go on vacation, when the kids are
older, when they get higher on the ladder of success at work, when they get
married…the list could go on and on. I can relate to this because there was a
time when even though I really loved being in the ministry, I wasn’t enjoying
the daily responsibilities and activities it involved. I had to learn to live
in the moment and enjoy what God was doing in me and through me now, not when the conference was over or when I could
go on vacation.
I
really want you to get this: God wants you to enjoy your life now, not when.
really want you to get this: God wants you to enjoy your life now, not when.
I’m
so thankful that we have the Holy Spirit, who lives in every believer in Jesus
Christ. He is the Helper who gives us supernatural strength and anointing to
live this ordinary, day-to-day life with the supernatural joy of the Lord.
Nehemiah 8:10 says the joy of the Lord is our strength. And we need that
strength every day.
so thankful that we have the Holy Spirit, who lives in every believer in Jesus
Christ. He is the Helper who gives us supernatural strength and anointing to
live this ordinary, day-to-day life with the supernatural joy of the Lord.
Nehemiah 8:10 says the joy of the Lord is our strength. And we need that
strength every day.
It’s
important to understand what joy is. It’s not about entertaining yourself all
the time, getting your way all the time or laughing all the time. Joy can be
extreme hilarity or calm delight and everything in between! I’m a more serious
person by nature, so the “calm delight” definition is usually my state of joy.
But a good belly laugh is sometimes just what you need.
important to understand what joy is. It’s not about entertaining yourself all
the time, getting your way all the time or laughing all the time. Joy can be
extreme hilarity or calm delight and everything in between! I’m a more serious
person by nature, so the “calm delight” definition is usually my state of joy.
But a good belly laugh is sometimes just what you need.
GOOD MEDICINE FOR YOUR HEART
The Bible says in Proverbs 17:22 that
“a happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing….”
Interestingly, there have been studies done that show laughter has some
exciting benefits:
The Bible says in Proverbs 17:22 that
“a happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing….”
Interestingly, there have been studies done that show laughter has some
exciting benefits:
·
Laughter causes the release of
endorphins, a chemical in the body that relieves pain and creates a sense of
well-being.
Laughter causes the release of
endorphins, a chemical in the body that relieves pain and creates a sense of
well-being.
·
It can raise your energy level, relieve
tension and change your attitude.
It can raise your energy level, relieve
tension and change your attitude.
·
It increases antibodies and strengthens
your immune system.
It increases antibodies and strengthens
your immune system.
·
A good belly laugh causes you to inhale
more oxygen and stimulates your heart and blood circulation. It’s like internal
aerobic exercise!
A good belly laugh causes you to inhale
more oxygen and stimulates your heart and blood circulation. It’s like internal
aerobic exercise!
No
wonder the devil wants to steal our joy and get us discouraged, depressed and
downtrodden. Remember that the thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy.
But we don’t have to give in to him and lose our joy.
wonder the devil wants to steal our joy and get us discouraged, depressed and
downtrodden. Remember that the thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy.
But we don’t have to give in to him and lose our joy.
LIGHTEN UP!
Make a decision today to enjoy your life. If you’re too serious about
everything, lighten up! Learn to laugh at yourself and the things that normally
frustrate you. Remember that God loves you always. He knows everything about
you and loves you anyway. We all have things about us and in our lives that
need to change, but they will really only change when we’re abiding in Christ,
living with the joy of the Lord.
Make a decision today to enjoy your life. If you’re too serious about
everything, lighten up! Learn to laugh at yourself and the things that normally
frustrate you. Remember that God loves you always. He knows everything about
you and loves you anyway. We all have things about us and in our lives that
need to change, but they will really only change when we’re abiding in Christ,
living with the joy of the Lord.
As
you go about your day today, make this your goal: Rejoice in the Lord! As the joy of the Lord gives you
strength, you’ll be able to face any problems you have to deal with, and you’ll
enjoy your life while you’re doing it!
you go about your day today, make this your goal: Rejoice in the Lord! As the joy of the Lord gives you
strength, you’ll be able to face any problems you have to deal with, and you’ll
enjoy your life while you’re doing it!
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