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Life is meant to be enjoyed, not merely endured.
We all believe it, but few of us live that truth day in and day out. For most of us, life is a rat race with very little downtime. And to make matters worse, life is often filled with heartache and disappointments and even unexpected trauma. In this special set—which includes messages as well as music—Chuck Swindoll reminds us that, regardless what comes into our lives, life can be enjoyed when we learn to celebrate and trust God.
Life is often a blend of seasons—some that call for exuberant celebration and others that require deep, quiet trust. In this series, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores how to navigate these different rhythms by keeping our focus on the character of God. By looking at specific biblical moments of deliverance and the foundational truths of God’s sovereignty, these messages provide the tools to rejoice in the “sunshine” and rely on God in the “shadows.”
1. Why Are We So Blessed? (Deuteronomy 8:1–10)
- Overview: Addresses the danger of “spiritual amnesia” that often accompanies prosperity. Chuck examines why God provides abundance and the importance of recognizing Him as the source of every good thing.
- Key Fact: Blessings are not just for our enjoyment; they are a test of our memory and our loyalty to the Giver.
- Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10 – “When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you.”
2. What Is My Response to God’s Blessings? (Deuteronomy 8:11–20)
- Overview: A follow-up to the first message, focusing on the practical application of gratitude. It warns against the pride that says, “My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.”
- Key Fact: The proper response to blessing is a “remembrance” that leads to humble obedience and continued dependence on God.
- Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18 – “But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth.”
3. How Should We Interpret God’s Calendar? (Psalm 31:14–15)
- Overview: Explores the concept of divine timing. When our plans are delayed or changed, we must learn to say with the Psalmist, “My times are in Your hand.”
- Key Fact: God’s calendar rarely matches ours, but His timing is always perfect for our ultimate good and His glory.
- Scripture: Psalm 31:15 – “My times are in Your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and from those who persecute me.”
4. Celebrating God’s Deliverance (Selected Scriptures)
- Overview: A message of pure celebration, looking at how God has historically stepped into the lives of His people to rescue, redeem, and restore.
- Key Fact: Celebration is a spiritual discipline that strengthens our faith for future challenges by reminding us of past victories.
- Scripture: Psalm 34:1 – “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
