You weren’t meant to earn joy after the grind. In this episode, Mikel reminds us that joy is a holy gift we’re meant to carry alongside our work.
In the rush of leadership, building, and creating, joy can often feel like an afterthought—something we’ll “get to” once the work is done. But that’s not how God designed it. In this episode, Mikel shares a personal moment that reminded him that joy is holy too. Drawing from Psalm 118:24 and Ecclesiastes 3:13, he challenges us to slow down, savor the life God has given us, and find joy even in small, ordinary moments. Whether you’re leading an organization, running a household, or working through a tough project, this is your permission to smile, laugh, rest, and enjoy the work of your hands.
00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:25 – A Moment That Shifted My Morning
00:41 – You’re Allowed to Enjoy Life
01:00 – The Grind of Leadership and Building
01:29 – Joy Is Holy Too
01:36 – Psalm 118:24 – Rejoice and Be Glad
02:25 – The Weight of Responsibility
03:03 – Permission to Enjoy the Life You’re Living
03:15 – Finding Joy in Small Moments
03:40 – Grateful for Where God Has Placed Me
04:09 – You Were Never Meant to Earn Joy Through Hardship
04:47 – Work and Joy Are Meant to Go Together
05:08 – Ecclesiastes 3:13 – Find Satisfaction in Your Work
05:33 – Joy in Hard and Small Things
05:53 – Creating Rhythms to Enjoy the Work
06:15 – Taking Time to Rest, Smile, and Laugh
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