Can someone tell me a reason for me to live ?

Question

I am a college student and I am 21 years old. When I was at high school I have always wanted to make it to the basketball team but I couldn't because I was too short. I never had any friends untill I entered university. I had a girlfriend here but I ended up just being her rebound guy altough I liked her and cared about her a lot. And finally I failed all of my exams. My life is in ruins, so is there anyone who is optimistic enough to show me reason to live ?

Answer 1

I don't you but I care about you. I'm praying for you right now.
I have been in that place and it's no fun. You can't think straight and all is black. What saved me was someone telling me that they cared and would not give up on me.
I can't give you all the answers, but God can. He loves you and has a plan for you that is greater then you can know.
1Peter 5:7
"Cast all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
Proverbs 3:5+6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
Isaiah 43:2
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk though the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you."
Cry out to Jesus and he will hear you and answer.
Feel free to write to me. I'm here for you. [e-mail]

Answer 2

That's right man, we all struggle at times. It's the testing and trying that makes us stronger. Take basketball for example, you must work hard, and hurt to get better right? As far as making the team, it's difficult at the higher levels (college, and such), and it's a game where height is helpful, but ever heard of Spud Web (if not look him up) a basketball great, that was not very tall at all (5'6" I think). But really there is much more to life than sports and girls, it just doesn't seem so when you're young. Buckle down and focus on the real reason your in school, EDUCATION. Get your grades up, and then enjoy some of the "gravy" or extras of being a college student. And Yes, the most important thing you or anyone can do is have a real true personal relationship with God the creator and father. He can help you and assist you will ALL your problems, and he wants to. Find a good bible teaching faith filled church in your area, and get to know your father, and your true purpose in life. Really life IS good, but it IS what you make of it. You get in what you put in. So go out and be a friend, help someone, and take your focus off yourself, for a bit and you'll see how wonderful you got it! Peace!

Answer 3

Life is everything. Some people have bad lives, and that's just the way things are. But you have to keep going. Even if all you ever get is a few happy moments, they are worth fighting for. Don't give up. Who cares if you lost your girlfriend. It's not like you'll never love anyone again. And maybe basketball just isn't your sport. Try and find something you're good at. Everyone is. Acting soccer singing teaching running. There are a million ways to sussed in life. Get a job. Go back to college. Find someone new. You're just having a bad time. But it will pass.
I'm not just some corney guy, I know what you're going through. My parents got divorced and my brother was so mentally ill that the doctors didn't belive it existed. Life was hell. But we made it through.

Answer 4

I actually asked that same question not long ago (not here).
not because I was suicudal or anything. just wondering. if life can be such a bummer, then why bother, right?

well.. no one gave me a good answer.
I figured this much.

firstly- I have no reason to do anything else, I mean- why die? it's just as hard to answer as why live.. I Think...

Plus, you do feel moments of joy, sometimes, and love, and connection. you might not see it now, because you are feeling down- but life is a wheel, a spiral sort of thing, and sometimes it's worth sticking to it when you go down- cause you get up again, and can be happy.

you should maybe set yourselves goals, a challange, what do you want, what do you think you can get- even dream a bit about beyond your reach- and then try to get some of it. not all.

grab what makes you happy.
find someone that you understand (that I think is a beginning, cause it's harder to tell if someone understands you).

that's what I think, why I live....

:)

hope it helps

Answer 5

I've been there many times.. But you have to trust me: it will get better! Just don't give up. Maybe you should become more spiritual and focus on yourself. I have always been lonely as far as relationships in my life-- for the most part I have felt like I was alone in this world. Even with my friends, I felt like no one understood me.. But I just put all my energy on myself and focused on me. Not only do I feel better, but I also am incredibly happy in my life. I have also found someone who I love and loves me too, which is a nice thing too. Love is strange, but you will find someone eventually.. or they will find you. I am sure there is someone out there searching for you, thinking am I ever going to find the one. Don't worry about that.

As far as school, I have also had a few semester that I just completely messed up.. I think 1 semester I only passed 1 class, this was not a reflection of me but rather other things in my life. Just know that you are not a failure and that you can always make up those classes or perhaps it is a sign you are not in the right major. I didn't give up on school because of a few bad semesters and I am graduating in May.. So don't give up.

I think you should just take time to yourself and figure somethings out. What you want to do with your life.. Don't worry about other people so much to make you feel happy, because you have the power and it is all inside yourself. Just be intune with youself and stay positive. A bad situation may seem horrible but it also may be a blessing in disguise, just think neutral. Don't think this is bad, or even this is good. Often times we also become attached to thinking something is great but if it goes bad, we suffer because we are disapointed. I wish you the best of luck, and I hope you continue your journey in this world. If you have nothing else to live for, do it for me. Some random girl on yahoo answers, because I believe in you and I love you.

Answer 6

Hey it may look like life is over and there is nothing to live for. I can tell that I have been were you are at myself. It not how smart you are or how many awards you have in life but it is all about learning to take care of yourself and make yourself happy. Who cares if you fail at a few things, we all do. Life is full of these ups and downs. Just pick yourself up and love yourself because you are a great person. Love yourself for yourself. There are alot of women out there who are lonely and looking for you. Never give up. I have always learned the greatest lessons in my life when I was down.

Answer 7

The main reason your living now is because you choose too. You was the best swimmer out of the millions in your mother womb, so why not now? My experience is the more problem you face in your life the better person you will be in future. Look around you, some people faces problem even worst than you. Just keep on trying to be a good successor.

Answer 8

Get your butt off of Yahoo answers and focus on your homework.You have no idea right now what a golden opportunity you have to finish school.Should you choose not to finish college, you may never have the opportunity to go back again and your life will be very diffecult. If you do nothing else for yourself finish that degree now when you are young. The things that seem really important to you now won't be important to you at all wen you are out in the world working, paying your own bills and taking care of yourself.Know that. Please finish that degree now.I had to finish mine later in life while working full time and it was not an experience I would advise anyone else to go through.It's easier when you are young and you can focus all of your time on school.

Answer 9

You should live for Haagen Daaz ice cream and chocolate. Dude, life isnt over because your too short for basketball and became someones rebound, or failed classes. Get your asss back on the saddle and work harder. You get out of life what you put into it. Stop feeling sorry for yourself and readjust yourself. You are capable of making friends and having a girlfriend...trust me..your doing better than most. Get in the game and G'luck!

Answer 10

Because tomorrow is another day and you can give it another try. The girl of your dreams may be waiting to meet you, but if you are not here.. then what? I am sure your family would be so upset...they would. Think of the pain you would cause others without you here.. they are the ones that you leave behind to hurt more then you realize. Pick you head up and keep moving forward. You are not alone as others have had the same upsets you have.