Ecclesiastes 3:22
I concluded that it is worthwhile for people to find joy in their accomplishments, because that is their inheritance, since who can see what will exist after them?
Ecclesiastes 2:24
The only worthwhile thing for a human being is to eat, drink, and enjoy life's goodness that he finds in what he accomplishes. This, I observed, is also from the hand of God himself,
Ecclesiastes 8:7
For he has absolutely no knowledge what will happen, since who can declare to him when it will come about?
Ecclesiastes 10:14
The fool overflows with words, and no one can predict what will happen. As to what will happen after him, who can explain it?
Ecclesiastes 3:11-12
He made everything appropriate in its time. He also placed eternity within them yet, no person can fully comprehend what God is doing from beginning to end.
Deuteronomy 12:7
Then you and your household will eat in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with all the works of your hand with which he blessed you.
Deuteronomy 12:18
You'll eat only in the presence of the LORD your God at the place that he will choose you, your sons and your daughters, your male and female servants, and the descendant of Levi who is in your cities. Rejoice in the presence of the LORD your God in everything you undertake.
Deuteronomy 26:10-11
Now, look I brought the first produce of the land that you, LORD, have given me.'
Deuteronomy 28:47
"Because you didn't serve the LORD your God joyfully and wholeheartedly, despite the abundance of everything you have,
Job 14:21
"If his children are honored, he doesn't know it; if they become insignificant, he never perceives it.
Ecclesiastes 2:10-11
Whenever I wanted something I had seen, I never refused that desire. Instead, I enjoyed everything I did, and this became the reward in what I had undertaken.
Ecclesiastes 5:18-20
Look! I observed that it is good and prudent to eat, drink, and enjoy all that is good of a person's work that he does on earth during the limited days of his life, which God gives him, for this is his allotment.
Ecclesiastes 8:15
So then I recommended enjoyment of life, because it is better on earth for a man to eat, drink, and be happy, since this will stay with him throughout his struggle all the days of his life, which God grants him on earth.
Ecclesiastes 9:7-9
Go ahead and enjoy your meals as you eat. Drink your wine with a joyful attitude, because God already has approved your actions.
Ecclesiastes 9:12
In addition, no human being knows his time: Like fish captured in a cruel net, or as birds caught in a snare, so also are human beings caught by bad timing that surprises them.
Ecclesiastes 11:9
So enjoy yourself in your youth, young man, and be encouraged during your younger days. Live as you like, consistent with your world view, but keep in mind that God will bring you to account for everything.
Daniel 12:9-10
"He answered, "Go on your way, Daniel, because these matters are wrapped up and sealed until the time of the end.
Daniel 12:13
Now as for you, keep on going until the end you'll rest and then rise to receive your reward at the end of the age.'"
Matthew 6:34
So never worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Romans 12:11-12
Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.
Philippians 4:4-5
Keep on rejoicing in the Lord at all times. I will say it again: Keep on rejoicing!