Is Having Fun Allowed?

"Cos my comfort would prefer for me to be numb
And avoid the impending birth of who I was born to become

For we, we are not long here
Our time is but a breath, so we better breathe it
And I, I was made to live, I was made to love, I was made to know you
Hope is coming for me" -C.S. Lewis Song

I am not long here. I want to make the most of my life and not live for my comfort. For a while I was confused. I thought living for comfort was equal to not doing things my heart longs to do like being around dogs, hiking, and watching movies. I felt guilty for doing things that don't directly involve ministry.

But the gospels often explain how Jesus would go off alone to pray in the mountains. I wonder what Jesus did for fun or if he just prayed to be filled to overflowing.

Hmmmm. But when Jesus came back from the mountain, everyone said, "Jesus, everyone's been looking for you!"

If Jesus didn't take little vacations to be rejuvenated, He'd be empty with nothing to give. I have often walked around some days with nothing to give because I didn't take a little vacation with God that morning. I think spending time with God and recreation is very important for loving other people because when I'm not filled with joy, I'm no fun to be around and I end up taking rather than giving.\

Phew. I'm so glad that having fun is a part of loving other people.

^(inspired by Waking the Dead by John Eldredge)^

When things don't work out the way they should, I can take comfort in the fact that this world is not my home like the song says. I belong to the Kingdom of God. Why be surprised when this world disappoints? We know it's disappointing. I want to rejoice in the reality that I get to spend eternity in paradise with my Father. So Lord, since I already have paradise in my future, let's make the most of my life. May my perspective be restored each day so I'm ready to give up myself to obey you. In Jesus' name, Amen