I always look forward to summer—the holidays, sunshine, beaches and barbecues. It’s my favourite time of year! But I don’t just wait until the weather’s a bit warmer before I do the things I want. Sometimes it feels like I’m always hunting for fun.

Wanting to fill our time with fun stuff isn’t always a bad thing. God has built us for enjoying ourselves. Paul reminds us that God “provides us with everything for our enjoyment” (1 TIM. 6:17). And other parts of the Bible invite us to make the most of good food, friends and all sorts of other things. The problem comes when we try to find meaning and lasting happiness in the things we enjoy.

Ultimate happiness is not found in the fun stuff our world offers, but in knowing Jesus for ourselves. King Solomon learned this the hard way. “I refused my heart no pleasure,” he said (ECCL. 2:10). But after spending his time just hunting for fun, he realised “everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind” (V.11). It’s no surprise he warned, “whoever loves pleasure will become poor” (PROV. 21:17).

What we are really looking for can only be found in a growing relationship with Jesus.

By: Julie Schwab

To Pray About . . .

Jesus, I know You are better for me than anything or anyone else. Help me to find my meaning and joy in knowing You.