Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17
Some things are very easy to enjoy. I have found that other things are worth working at to enjoy.
It may not be your cup of tea but it is definitely mine. I love to relax and watch test match cricket while reading a good book (maybe even an average book). That’s something that I enjoy very easily.
When I first started swimming each week I liked it but I wouldn’t have said that I enjoyed it. After swimming regularly for a while and finding a rhythm I really started to enjoy it. Being in the water has become something that I look forward to and jump into.
I have real issues with sand. I hate sand. I hate the way it feels on your skin and how it gets in all sorts of places. When it gets on my fingers and under my nails it’s like I can feel it in my spine. But when we go to the beach there’s nothing my kids enjoy more than to play, dig and build in the sand.
I must say I was very slow to begin and when I did it was begrudgingly. I knew that I should overcome my discomfort and engage. I didn’t find it easy but soon enough I forgot about myself and started to make tunnels and add the features that only dads can.
I learned to enjoy playing in the sand. I would have thought this was impossible. I just needed a good enough reason and to take a chance.
What do you need to learn to enjoy?
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