What's the Harm in a Little Fun?

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

That statement is true, depending on how you define fun. Often, our definition of fun comes from the people around us. Depending on who those people are, their ideas of fun can differ drastically. Where do you get your definition of fun?

It Is Written

GALATIANS 5:19 -21 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: sexual immorality, impurity, indecent behavior,²⁰idolatry, witchcraft, hostilities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, ²¹ envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Define Fun

GALATIANS 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. I don’t know about you, but I have been around both groups of people described in these verses, and my personal experience quickly led me to decide which crowd my definition comes from. What the world offers as fun is shallow, short-lived, and empty in comparison.

Prayer

Lord, there is no one and nothing that compares with You. At the end of the day, nothing compares to the beauty of Your presence, Your unconditional love, Your mercy, Your grace, Your favor, and the memories of Your interventions, words, deeds, and generosity. Nothing compares to the God moments when heaven meets earth and You show Yourself real and active in our lives today. May we live in such a way that, at the end, we hear You say, “Well done, My good and faithful servant.” May every soul taste and see Your goodness.

Takeaway

There is an eternal happiness that does not fade.