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What does it mean to delight in something? Delight usually has a sensory element—something we enjoy with one of our five senses. We delight in a delicious plate of food, a beautiful panorama in creation, a sweet-smelling flower, a well-played piece of music, or a loving touch.
But what does it mean to delight yourself in the Lord? Psalm 37:4 says, "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart."
Can you delight yourself in something you don't take the time to appreciate?
I am a list person. I have been known to write something on my list that I have already finished, solely to be able to check it off and feel a sense of accomplishment.
Therefore, it can be hard to delight in what has been accomplished when I am burdened by the weight of what I still feel is left to do. When that happens, I recognize that I have lost my perspective. My vision is shortsighted and Satan’s tool of discouragement has slipped into my mind.
So when that moment and those feelings come, I take a step back and remember these five things:
1. My worth comes not from what I do, but rather from who I am in the eyes of the great I AM.
2. For everything there is a season, a time and a purpose (Eccl. 3).
3. Take a breath and take a moment to delight in what has been done. The list will still be there, but a moment of rejoicing will help me tackle what is left to accomplish with a much more grateful attitude.
4. Count my blessings.
5. God is in control.
This list may be obvious to you, but it is a practical reminder for me at those all-to-frequent moments when I wish I were more productive.
