“Go, eat your bread with joy, And drink your wine with a merry heart; For God has already accepted your works” (Ecclesiastes 9:7, NKJV). This is permission, not indulgence. Enjoy the ordinary meal in front of you, because God has already accepted what you’ve done.
Already accepted is worth noticing. The joy described here isn’t earned by more striving. It’s a response to acceptance that’s already settled.
This is a needed word for anyone who feels they need to accomplish more before they’re allowed to actually enjoy their life.
What ordinary pleasure in front of you today have you been withholding joy from, waiting for some further accomplishment to justify it?