God doesn't care about this life

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I guess the point I'm making with this whole thing is, there is no lasting happiness in this world, so why bother searching for it. Besides, if anything makes me happy, it's ultimately going to lead me away from God, no matter how innocent it is.
 

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Well, given all the terrible things that happen because of sex and desire, it's hard not to think of it as bad.

It's gotten to the point where I've begun to believe just wanting to be happy is sinful, because what makes me happy will ultimately lead me away from God.

Besides, there's no lasting happiness in this life, so why bother trying at all?

Because what WWJD_Kilden and VernonFrancis said is true.
Just get out there and don't already calculate the motives of others...or your own for that matter...
Getting out there and "hugging people" should be for the sake of love for others and a desire to be in fellowship with others...

Love can't be found and you can't find Love...if you close yourself away.
 
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Being someone with high-functioning autism, I'm a highly analytical person. Unless God decides to work some miracle, I've got this for life. I can't just stop doing it.
 
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After carefully reading and studying the Bible, I've become convinced that God only cares about this life in that we work for him. There may be relationship and whatnot, but what really matters is that we work for him. Everything else is irrelevant, including what we may want and desire. And even then, the next life is not about our joy, our only reward is him, so who's to say we'll be joyful at all?
John 10:7-10 -

"I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved.They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life."

Don't let the world steal from you. Our very best friend is bigger, much bigger than all of it, even bigger than all of the seeming futility. It is the enemy who wants you to feel like life is futile.

Seek him in earnest. Cast your cares on Dad, he cares for you. His yoke is easy and his burden is light.

He's your friend and he sticks closer than a brother. He'll never leave you nor forsake you. Spend time with him, with the one who should be your absolute best friend, the Most High - he's all around you wherever you go. He's your buddy!

That relationship is the key to a fulfilling life. He came to set the captives free, not to enslave you. That depression stuff is bondage.

May he heal your spirit and renew you.
 
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"My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life."

What if rich and satisfying doesn't mean what we think? What if he isn't referring to this life at all?

His yoke and burden may be light and easy, but he also calls us to carry our crosses and lay down our lives for him.
 
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What if God loves us only in that he sent Jesus to die for us, nothing more? And he may have come to set the captives free, but I believe that only refers to their spiritual state and being forgiven for their sins, nothing more.
 

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Being someone with high-functioning autism, I'm a highly analytical person. Unless God decides to work some miracle, I've got this for life. I can't just stop doing it.
No you can't. My son is on the spectrum and is high-functioning as well...and he had recently gone to see a neurologist because he has a tic disorder that he would like to have managed. However, he chose not to take a medication which might or might not stop his tick behavior because of the side effects associated with it.


He's an old soul...I know that there is a girl out there for him...he also is not that social and it bothers my husband a lot more than it does my son. But he is active in sports and is so athletic that he has always been able to "blend" with his peers because of it.

Now, he is in his first year of college and it is difficult for him to make friends. Most people will be fooled by his aloofness because of his outer appearance...but there is someone out there for him...just as there is someone out there for you.

Do not rush it.
But remember, friendship should come first.
And in order for that to happen, you do have to get out there...find a group, join a gym, do something, join something, but try to get out there.
 
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"My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life."

What if rich and satisfying doesn't mean what we think? What if he isn't referring to this life at all?

His yoke and burden may be light and easy, but he also calls us to carry our crosses and lay down our lives for him.
What I hear you saying is "What if". Sounds like a faith issue to me.

Trust him. Trust the Lord. My prayer is that he would strengthen your faith and open the eyes of your heart to his abundance.
 
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I do, and I have found a group. But I'm not getting my hopes up. I've tried this before and I don't want to be let down.
 
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Well, how else are you going to deepen your faith except by asking questions?
 

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I do, and I have found a group. But I'm not getting my hopes up. I've tried this before and I don't want to be let down.
But the fact that you already have in your heart not to "get your hopes up" means you already have it in your heart.

How about going to the group without any preconceived notions at all...and just for the sake of going and being with people?
 
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Well, how else are you going to deepen your faith except by asking questions?
Knock and the door will open. Seek and you will find.

You're asking the wrong people, maybe?

Spend time with HIM - The great I AM. Our first love! Priority. Commandment one for a reason - He cares about us and HE has those answers.

Mere people, no matter how wise, cannot instill faith. He has to be the one to help you with that.
 
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The thing is, I've always been different and always will be. I'm tired of trying to pretend to be something I'm not. If people have a problem with that, to heck with them.
 

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The thing is, I've always been different and always will be. I'm tired of trying to pretend to be something I'm not. If people have a problem with that, to heck with them.
What do you mean?
 
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Like I said, I'm not a lesbian, but I don't wear flashy clothes, jewelry, or makeup. I'm very shy and quiet and don't like initiating conversation. I've always had a melancholy personality. It kinda runs in my family. But I'm tired of hoping and being disappointed.
 

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Like I said, I'm not a lesbian, but I don't wear flashy clothes, jewelry, or makeup. I'm very shy and quiet and don't like initiating conversation. I've always had a melancholy personality. It kinda runs in my family. But I'm tired of hoping and being disappointed.
That's being "difficult"?
Do you mean you are an old soul?
Is that what you are considering a 'melancholy personality"?

And HOPE by the way, is a very important spiritual trait not to ever become tired of...
 
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I'm an introvert and don't really like being in crowds. I get sad easily and think about deep things. That's what I mean by melancholy.
 

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I'm an introvert and don't really like being in crowds. I get sad easily and think about deep things. That's what I mean by melancholy.
If you don't mind my asking, what will you do at this upcoming group meeting?
Or...what do you usually do at an upcoming group meeting?
 
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It's a college ministry. Usually there's a sermon. I've also been invited to join a Bible study of college age girls, but I'm not really expecting to fit in. I have a really obscure hobby called anime. I don't care much for romance books. I like video games and action movies. My interests are more masculine than feminine.

Well, you can only hope and be disappointed so many times.