How can I enjoy life in Christ?

Answer 1

Hi Christiana,

I have often wondered how I could enjoy life AT ALL. I cannot properly call myself a Christian now, but I have been delving back into the bible for the past month.

I suffer from depression and alcoholism. For years and years I tried to attain happiness - but my way was sadly lacking.

The key for me was living one day at a time, and enjoying the present moment. All my life I had regretted the past and tried to manipulate the future. It got me no where, and made me miserable.

About "enjoying life in Christ," 2 Timothy 6 says that God has given us all things for our enjoyment. It's OK to enjoy oyurself...God wants you to!

But I take things to extremes. If something feels good, I tend to do more and more of it until it almost destroys me. I don't think that is what God intends for any of us.

I don't know if that's an answer, but it's the best one I've got. Thanks for a great question.

Jack

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Answer 2

You want to enjoy a life IN Christ. What, right inside him?

Answer 3

Church is too shallow an answer. To enjoy life in Christ you need to really connect with the Holy Spirit so that you will begin to experience life in "The Vine", and then the FRUIT of the Vine will begin to manifest itself in your life. Love, joy, peace, etc. Without this connection is just a human effort, and you'll get weary of it. Only the Holy Spirit can produce the fruit of righteousness, so try to connect every day with Him. Make it a lifestyle, a treasure to your heart. It's really an incredible journey.

Answer 4

good question!

here is an online book that will help you out!

http://www.pbc.org/library/series/10274

Answer 5

surrender...complete surrender to Jesus...