Sadly, it is a common misconception that Christians cannot have fun. That Christians aren't allowed to do anything that might be considered "fun" and that our faith is one full of restrictions. Well, I make it a goal in my own life to prove that idea wrong. I believe that Christians should be having more fun than those who do not know Jesus!
You see, it isn't about what we give up, but what we gain. When we follow Jesus, our desires begin to change naturally as we seek Him. As a result, we start to seek out things to do for fun that do not have negative consequences. You may have enjoyed going out and getting smashed on a Friday night, but there are always consequences that go with those types of decisions. The beauty of a life with Jesus is that you don't desire to do those things anymore. You may find you still drink, but have lost the desire to overindulge.
That is just one small example, but the point is that following Jesus does not take away our fun, but rather gives you a newfound freedom that makes you constantly want to celebrate! There is nothing more freeing than knowing that your identity lies in Him, and having the confidence to be who you are in Him. If you're a Christian, go out there and prove the world wrong. Celebrate your life in Jesus and make others want a piece of that!
Ecclesiastes 2:24-25 So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of God. For who can eat or enjoy anything apart from him? (NLT)
Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (ESV)
You see, it isn't about what we give up, but what we gain. When we follow Jesus, our desires begin to change naturally as we seek Him. As a result, we start to seek out things to do for fun that do not have negative consequences. You may have enjoyed going out and getting smashed on a Friday night, but there are always consequences that go with those types of decisions. The beauty of a life with Jesus is that you don't desire to do those things anymore. You may find you still drink, but have lost the desire to overindulge.
That is just one small example, but the point is that following Jesus does not take away our fun, but rather gives you a newfound freedom that makes you constantly want to celebrate! There is nothing more freeing than knowing that your identity lies in Him, and having the confidence to be who you are in Him. If you're a Christian, go out there and prove the world wrong. Celebrate your life in Jesus and make others want a piece of that!
Ecclesiastes 2:24-25 So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of God. For who can eat or enjoy anything apart from him? (NLT)
Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (ESV)
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