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A Reason to Celebrate

Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 is an interesting passage, as it highlights such a wide breadth of human experience. Mourning and celebrating, weeping and joy, birth and death. While we might prefer to avoid the darker or more painful experiences that are listed, it’s inspiring to receive an encouragement to fully embrace times of joy, life, hope, and celebration.

When was the last time you really celebrated? You don’t need a special occasion or holiday in order to celebrate. Small wins deserve recognition. In fact, meeting small goals gives us a perfect reason to rejoice. Whatever area of life we’re trying to progress in—our walks with God, our educations, our careers, our mental health, our relationships—positive steps forward merit a positive response.

So throw yourself a little party! Celebration and rejoicing are good for our hearts, and it reinforces our desire to continue meeting our small goals.

Reflection:

Have you had any wins lately, big or small? If so, how can you celebrate them? It can be anything you want, including allowing yourself to rest and do nothing—without feeling guilty! If you haven’t had a recent win, set a small goal for yourself right now. And think about how you’ll celebrate when you crush that goal.

We adapted this plan from the book Sunny Days Ahead by Lindsay A. Franklin. Learn more here: Sunny Days Ahead: 150 Devotions for Health and Happiness – FaithGateway Store