Some things are completely enjoyable. There is no aspect to them which detracts from them. They are not “guilty pleasures.” They are not something that is fun, but that you know you really should be doing something else. They don’t make you fat. They don’t add to your pleasure at the expense of someone else. It seems that you were created to do that thing. You look forward to it and remember it fondly. It’s pure joy.
Last night I got to fill in for my pastor for our Wednesday night teaching. He has been teaching from Ephesians. I got to cover the second half of chapter 2. I enjoyed the research and every moment that went into the preparation. I enjoyed the nervous tension that comes in the moments before I began. I enjoyed the teaching. I enjoyed the reaction. I enjoy now remembering the experience and thinking that maybe someone got something out of it.
Find something that gives you pure joy. Let me suggest that it will probably be something that advances the kingdom if only a tiny bit. It will probably be something that you aren’t perfect at and that can only be accomplished with God’s help. It will likely be something that makes you forget every negative thing in your life. It will probably be the reason God didn’t take you home the moment you became His child.
Find Pure Joy and be blessed.
Nick
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