1 Timothy 6:17 (ESV)
17 As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
God has given us everything in life to enjoy, but it can only be enjoyed in the right way and with the right motive, Apostle Paul didn’t say some things, or only good things but all things whether good or bad. You are meant to enjoy all you experience in life. Everything God made was purposely for His and our enjoyment and He promised not to withhold anything good from you, as stated in Psalm 84:11.
There are so many people the world over who for whatever reasons do not enjoy the blessings of God in their lives, some hoard rather than enjoy and give out of their blessings, but according to Proverbs 11:24-25, the more you give, the more you get, so, enjoy the gift of giving and sharing with others what the Lord has blessed you with.
Everything the Lord blesses us with is to be used and enjoyed here on earth, the blessings of God are not just for us but those around us as well.
I know a few people who feel ashamed and condemned when they spend their earned money on themselves, they see it as frivolous waste, if you worked to earn money, do you seriously think the Lord will be upset with you if you spend it on nice things?
Some work and store and choose to live like paupers, they store for rainy days that may never come but live on string allowance, unfortunately, a lot died before the expected rainy came, leaving all they’d worked for but never enjoyed to others to enjoy.
E: encourage yourself with the promises from God’s word, and don’t allow life to weigh you down. 1 Samuel 30:6.
N: no feeling of condemnation should stop you from enjoying God’s blessings. Romans 8:1.
J: Joyously choose to enjoy the journey of life regardless of your circumstances. Romans 15:13.
O: obey when the Lord speaks to you. Deuteronomy 11:26-27.
Y: yesterday is over. Refuse to live in the past. Philippians 3:12-14.
Y: you can choose to think positive thoughts and have a good attitude towards things and people. Philippians 4:8.
O: overthrow “negative and toxic thinking”. Take every ungodly thought captive. 2 Corinthians 10:5.
U: use your gifts and talent to help others. Romans 12:13 and Acts 2: 42-47
R: remember what God has done for you. Be thankful. Psalm 103:2.
L: live by faith, not feeling. 2 Corinthians 5:7.
I: invite Christ into every area of your life. 1 Corinth 6:19-20.
F: Forgive those who hurt you. Ephesians 4:32.
E: expect God’s goodness in every situation. Psalm 27:14.
It does not matter where life has taken you, but there are conditions for believers to enjoying. 1 Corinthians 6:12 and 10:2 that the freedom to enjoy life must not overshadow wisdom and caution, let your enjoyment of life not be detrimental to other people. Share what you have been blessed with, enjoy it with those around you with joy and let the principles of God’s word and His standard crowd out the world’s standard of enjoyment. So, enjoy your life but be wise in doing so to the glory of God.
Shalom