Biblical Answer

The reasons behind God taking away your ability to enjoy life are not easy to pinpoint. As humans, we have a sense of autonomy, and this desire to enjoy life somehow arises out of that autonomy. God grants us an area of freedom to accept or reject Him, and it is within this context that our desire for enjoyment arises. However, as we grow in our Christian walk, it becomes simpler for us to understand God's purposes and to see that He is working all things for our good, even when we can't enjoy life (Romans 8:28).

Sometimes, God takes away our ability to enjoy life to encourage us to lean on Him and develop character. Suffering can be a refining process that helps us to see God's glory and to trust in His goodness. It is in the midst of trials that we are forced to look to God for comfort and strength, and it is here that we discover the joy of the Lord (Psalm 16:11). God's purposes are not always clear to us, and it is in the unknown that we are forced to trust in His sovereignty and goodness.

God's ultimate goal is to bring us into a deeper relationship with Himself, and sometimes this involves taking away our ability to enjoy life. As the psalmist says, "I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living" (Psalm 27:13). It is in the midst of our struggles that we are forced to look to God and to seek His face, and it is here that we discover the joy of the Lord. So, instead of seeking to understand why God is taking away your ability to enjoy life, seek to understand His goodness and to trust in His sovereignty. Choose to become an expert in joy, and to find it in the midst of your struggles, not just when things are going well.