The Game of Life

[BruceWayne]

The Game of Life(Life) is a board game that was originally created way back in 1860. It simulates your life as your make your way through one challenge or success after another.

You come to learn many things in this simulation, such as college, careers, marriage, kids and so on.

Some of us may be living our ideal lives. Some of us may not be. But, if you could simulate reality, what would yours look like? Would you change anything? Would you do something you always wanted to do? What would you study in college? What type job or home would you want? And just how many kids would you have? The world wants to know.

 

[Roughsoul1991]

The Game of Life(Life) is a board game that was originally created way back in 1860. It simulates your life as your make your way through one challenge or success after another.

You come to learn many things in this simulation, such as college, careers, marriage, kids and so on.

Some of us may be living our ideal lives. Some of us may not be. But, if you could simulate reality, what would yours look like? Would you change anything? Would you do something you always wanted to do? What would you study in college? What type job or home would you want? And just how many kids would you have? The world wants to know.

I wouldn't change anything. No life is perfect or without problems. Each have their own unique range of good and bad. Exchange 1 life for another brings on other problems that may be worse than ours.

Being content, thankful, and joyful in the reality we have been given is key to living our life to the greatest extent within the will of God.

 

[Lynx]

When I play games I'm a min-maxer. I want to know how everything in the game works and how I can use it to my advantage.

This usually leads to me hoarding resources, restarting multiple times, looking up a lot of tips, tricks, charts and graphs online and generally having a rougher time playing the game, because I lose focus on the whole reason I'm playing the game... for the story.

Fortunately there are no restarts in real life. This is a very good thing because I have to roll with what I've got. And what I've got so far is a fairly low stress life that I enjoy. If I could restart it I'd probably min-max the life out of it (pun intended.)

 

[Rosemaryx]

I often find myself wishing with tears that I had come to know the LORD in my earlier life...

Looking back ( I have been saved going on five yrs ) I believe God was calling me , but I was seeking Him in the wrong places ...

I am a mother and grand mother to many children ( 15 grandchildren ) I have made some grave mistakes and the consequences live with me to this day...

But O how I am so thankful that the LORD did not give up on me and kept calling me in my later years ( I am 58 ) for that I am forever grateful beyond measure , may He use me to rear my grandchildren to the cross Amen...
...xox...

 

[oksana123]

I've been having a really hard time the last couple of years. I was married to a man who constantly put me down and cheated on me. I was afraid of what people would say if I decided to divorce him so soon after the wedding feeling like it was my job to be patient and pray for him. I stayed in the marriage for 4 years until he kicked me out of the house with our daughter who was 2 at the time and publicly announced his relationship with his new girlfriend. Growing up I never imagined my life would turn out like this. I thought that single moms were those woman who made poor desicions and got pregnant before they were married. Recently I've been having a big hole in my heart. I would like to find friendship and someone who I could support and they could support me. If I could change my life I would. I would like to marry a believer and to have a family like God intends. I can't say that I am unthankful for what I have. I have supportive family, a warm home to stay in, and my daughter who I love very much. But I feel a deep sadness

 

[Butterflyyy]

I've been having a really hard time the last couple of years. I was married to a man who constantly put me down and cheated on me. I was afraid of what people would say if I decided to divorce him so soon after the wedding feeling like it was my job to be patient and pray for him. I stayed in the marriage for 4 years until he kicked me out of the house with our daughter who was 2 at the time and publicly announced his relationship with his new girlfriend. Growing up I never imagined my life would turn out like this. I thought that single moms were those woman who made poor desicions and got pregnant before they were married. Recently I've been having a big hole in my heart. I would like to find friendship and someone who I could support and they could support me. If I could change my life I would. I would like to marry a believer and to have a family like God intends. I can't say that I am unthankful for what I have. I have supportive family, a warm home to stay in, and my daughter who I love very much. But I feel a deep sadness

Hi Oksana

I really identify with what you are saying... I devoted many years to my marriage and family, and my 5 children have been greatly affected by the marriage break-up. I also have deep sadness. If I could go back and change anything, I would have chosen to be brought up Christian all my life and I would have married a mature, faithful manof God. It is through much suffering that we enter into Heaven, and I know it will all have been worth it one day when we are there. I know a young woman in a situation very similar to yours and her parents kept praying for her- she has just married a lovely, Christian man who is a good Daddy to her little girl. There is always hope dear sister. God bless you xx

 

[oksana123]

Hi Oksana

I really identify with what you are saying... I devoted many years to my marriage and family, and my 5 children have been greatly affected by the marriage break-up. I also have deep sadness. If I could go back and change anything, I would have chosen to be brought up Christian all my life and I would have married a mature, faithful manof God. It is through much suffering that we enter into Heaven, and I know it will all have been worth it one day when we are there. I know a young woman in a situation very similar to yours and her parents kept praying for her- she has just married a lovely, Christian man who is a good Daddy to her little girl. There is always hope dear sister. God bless you xx

Wow I'm sorry you had to go through that. You must be a very strong woman to be bringing up 5 children. I hope that God gives you strength and brings you joy. I'm sure there are many more happy years ahead. I keep having to remind myself that this was just a chapter in my life and God has a lot more planned . Thank you for the encouragement.

 

[kinda]

My brother and I used to play a video game called, Utopia on Intellivision. Sort of in the same conversation. Problem with the game is that, there were rebels. haha.

Never thought I would be an environmentalist, but I wish we could go back in time, and end all nuclear science. If we are rewriting history, no world wars either. We some how ended war and lived in a more economically sane world. With people and resources being used in it's most balanced and beneficial way. So, no nuclear power in any form, and had a more environmental friendly life style. So natural materials being used. No plastics and having a more conscious effort keeping the planet clean and pure.

 

[Belka]

@oksana123 @Butterflyyy Ladies I just want to say that you are both so beautiful and I am so sorry that life turned out the way it did for you. But we serve an amazing God and He knows the pain you feel and the sadness deep within your hearts... Let Him comfort you and bring you restoration... It's not over for you yet! I am praying for you both... It will ALL make sense one day and it'll all be worth it... Don't give up on hope <3

 

[tourist]

I believe that it is the struggle and how we deal with it that helps define who we are. As for myself, I wouldn't change a thing.

 

[IFOLLOWHIM]

The only thing I would change if I had a do- over would be my choices.
I have always been a "I'll get through and do what needs to done" person. I see this same in my daughter.
I would however like to redo many choices or decisions I have made.
I pray for healing to those I hurt and forgiveness for myself!

 

[BrotherMike]

I often find myself wishing with tears that I had come to know the LORD in my earlier life...

Looking back ( I have been saved going on five yrs ) I believe God was calling me , but I was seeking Him in the wrong places ...

I am a mother and grand mother to many children ( 15 grandchildren ) I have made some grave mistakes and the consequences live with me to this day...

But O how I am so thankful that the LORD did not give up on me and kept calling me in my later years ( I am 58 ) for that I am forever grateful beyond measure , may He use me to rear my grandchildren to the cross Amen...
...xox...

Gods timing is perfect. Praise Him for your choice to follow Him. He is the beginning and the end. He has great plans for you