Can Someone Please Help Me Answer This?

[MoonCresta]

Lenoralana,
Our purpose here is to be united with our Creator.
He has given us all things to share and enjoy and it is right to thank him above all others.
He visited us and was horribly mistreated by mankind. This shows how God feels when we sin against him. And in spite of this, he still extends his hand towards us in friendship.
Personally, I still can't fully comprehend love like that, but I'm learning.

Agree. It is the separation from God that I hate - when I sin, I lose the closeness with God that I enjoy in a forgiven state. I never pray so fervently as I do when I screw up. I hate the separation. I think that is what mankind misses and doesn't realize they miss in a sinful state.

 

[MoonCresta]

Somehow, for some reason.... I dunno if it's because I just haven't asked the right people, or maybe it's because I haven't been able to articulate in a clear, coherent way what I'm asking. But... I thought I would try it here and now, now that I have a more organized brain and this seems to be a nice, friendly board. ^^;

I'm literally trying to figure out what the meaning of life is. Why are we born? What is the point of being here while we are here? What is the point after we die?

Now... just to be clear, I already know/have pretty much accepted some rudimentary answers I have heard before. I mean, it's pretty simple, right? If you believe in Jesus and live according to Him, you can go to Heaven forever... if you don't, you go to Hell along with all the demons who chose to turn away from God.

But I just feel like there are some questions/some areas that that answer/explanation... doesn't really cover.

So let me ask again. What is the point of being here?

I have been told that some of the blessings that we are meant to enjoy are here on this Earth during this life, now... and that this life isn't meant to be a spectator sport. We're meant to live it.

But in a way... so what? Some of God's chosen people were blessed with great wealth... which they ultimately had to leave behind when they died. We are promised better things in Heaven that would probably make anything on Earth pale in comparison, but... why have anything on Earth, then?

I have also heard that you aren't supposed to hoard everything you have, you should share at least some of it with the needy. So again... why have anything?

Perhaps to some degree, I am a bit bitter when it comes to possessions because I have moved many times in my life and with each move, I had to leave behind things that were irreplaceable that I miss dearly, some days more than others... and maybe the only thing I can comfort myself with at this point is the hard, cold logic that when you die... you don't get to take anything with you anyway, not even your body. So I just comfort myself with the fact that... those were just things. And I simply parted ways with it prematurely before my death.... and in some ways, it has also made it a lot easier for me to donate to local charities more readily, because I don't get quite so clingy/attached to things or quite so reluctant to give it up.

If anything, I can't even stand having that much in my space anymore.

But still....

Why have anything?

And what is the point of living life?

Lorelana - I just thank God for you and your inquisitive nature. There is nothing wrong with asking questions. I can't help you with answers specifically, but you keep on questioning, keep seeking out God, and he will provide answers - I promise. I know because when I was younger I asked tons of questions just like that, and one by one, yes, he did provide and is still providing answers.

One thing I can help with. Stuff is stuff. I've got a barnful of stuff that my kids are going to have to throw away or sell after I die. It means nothing. When you get older, stuff is more of a burden than treasured keepsakes.

Oh, something else - yes, live your life! Fall in love, get married, have children, travel, see things, have fun. So many Christians are looking so hard for the return of Christ (which is good), but they forget to live. God gave us this life - enjoy it.

The meaning of life - that's a hard one - I don't think anyone on earth is going to be able to answer that to your satisfaction. One thing though, I always told my kids when they were young is that the purpose of life is to serve others. So educate yourself to the point where you have a useable skill set that your career is spent helping others or bigger purpose than yourself. Medical, finance, missions, etc.

I love your mind - keep it up!

 

[Gideon300]

Somehow, for some reason.... I dunno if it's because I just haven't asked the right people, or maybe it's because I haven't been able to articulate in a clear, coherent way what I'm asking. But... I thought I would try it here and now, now that I have a more organized brain and this seems to be a nice, friendly board. ^^;

I'm literally trying to figure out what the meaning of life is. Why are we born? What is the point of being here while we are here? What is the point after we die?

Now... just to be clear, I already know/have pretty much accepted some rudimentary answers I have heard before. I mean, it's pretty simple, right? If you believe in Jesus and live according to Him, you can go to Heaven forever... if you don't, you go to Hell along with all the demons who chose to turn away from God.

But I just feel like there are some questions/some areas that that answer/explanation... doesn't really cover.

So let me ask again. What is the point of being here?

I have been told that some of the blessings that we are meant to enjoy are here on this Earth during this life, now... and that this life isn't meant to be a spectator sport. We're meant to live it.

But in a way... so what? Some of God's chosen people were blessed with great wealth... which they ultimately had to leave behind when they died. We are promised better things in Heaven that would probably make anything on Earth pale in comparison, but... why have anything on Earth, then?

I have also heard that you aren't supposed to hoard everything you have, you should share at least some of it with the needy. So again... why have anything?

Perhaps to some degree, I am a bit bitter when it comes to possessions because I have moved many times in my life and with each move, I had to leave behind things that were irreplaceable that I miss dearly, some days more than others... and maybe the only thing I can comfort myself with at this point is the hard, cold logic that when you die... you don't get to take anything with you anyway, not even your body. So I just comfort myself with the fact that... those were just things. And I simply parted ways with it prematurely before my death.... and in some ways, it has also made it a lot easier for me to donate to local charities more readily, because I don't get quite so clingy/attached to things or quite so reluctant to give it up.

If anything, I can't even stand having that much in my space anymore.

But still....

Why have anything?

And what is the point of living life?

God created humanity for a wonderful purpose. Primarily, it is the same motivation as people want children. We are made in God's image, Somehow, we seem to forget that. We want children because God wants a family. God is so full of love that He seeks people to bless. Even when we sinned (in Adam) God still loved us. There is another aspect. God wanted a being to deal with Satan. This is something that not so many understand. God gave Adam authority over the whole of the earth and that included Satan. Adam failed, but God has defeated Satan through the Lord Jesus.

If nothing else, we can pray, which is the most powerful thing that a Christian can do. Lord Jesus did not say, "If you pray....". He said, "When you pray....."

As far as possessions, God gives us everything to enjoy to the full. As long as we have them and they don't have us, we are safe. We should be able to let go if God asks us. That includes everything precious to us. Single mothers often find it hard to find a decent man or have a good marriage because their children become idols.

The Christian life is the hardest and easiest way of life. If we try to be good Christians, we will be frustrated failures. If we allow Lord Jesus to lead us, guide us, empower us, teach us and yes, discipline us, we will live a life of victory and fulfillment.

Life will be difficult at times. The woman that I hope to marry is showing signs of dementia. It may be related to an illness she suffered recently. If you want to know frustration, take someone like that shopping. An hour in the same store and she did not get what she came for. I'm hoping and praying that she recovers, of course.

God uses the problems that we suffer to break down our stubborn independence and self reliance. I've been born again for nearly 50 years. God has not finished with me yet!

 

[2ndTimothyGroup]

Follow the below instructions and they will change your life . . . completely.

You're going to begin reading the entire Bible and you'll continue to read it for the rest of your life. Once your begin, you won't want to stop.

To start, it is important to realize that God has a Mysterious Plan that He has had from before the creation of the physical world. These Plans were pre-written upon Heavenly Scrolls, and these Scrolls will not be changed . . . they will be fulfilled by the Powerful and Active Hand of God. To get a start on this Plan read the three sets of Scripture below and in the order given.

Ephesians 3:1-13
Ephesians 2:10-16
Colossians 2:9-15

These three passages sets above are literally the center of the Bible. These passages give us the insight we need to realize that we've got to start digging, to really look into God's Word to discover what His Holy Book is really about. Next, you'll need to begin reading the Bible in a timeline, chronological order. This is why, when you read the Old Testament and compare your daily readings to the three passage sets listed above, you'll begin to see how the Old Testament is absolutely all about the New Testament. Below is a link to a chronological list of how to read the entire Bible as the story that it Truly is.

Microsoft Word - Plan4.docx (blueletterbible.org)

If you do what I have suggested, your entire scope of the Bible will change. You will learn the Truth as you have never understood it before. You will learn directly from God and not from me, nor anyone else . . . but once you grasp that there is a hidden Plan that we are all to discover and know . . . you will be grateful for the rest of your life.

 

[Lanolin]

I always ask questions I dont know the answer to, its great fun.
I just find it funny when some people ask questions when they already know the answer.

I encourage you to read the Bible lenora.
Some people get quite insulted when the answer they are given is 'go read the bible' when they really want a one word answer.

The only one word answer I give anyone is JESUS.