How can you find happiness that is real and not a distraction or illusion? Do we really only have the next life to look forward to?
2007-12-04 06:36:57 · 12 answers · asked by Curlyc+ 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I love you all, but for those with future hopes with Jesus and Heaven, is exactly what I am not asking for I have this. In my experiences the more you love someone, the more you feel them and their pain. Jesus is pure love, and often it causes me to feel pure pain from the planet. Humanity has wiped out our Earth. We have stripped off almost every species and ecosystem. There is no known remedy for the destruction we have caused and it appears man is very close to bringing about his own end.
So we have hope for "Another Life in Heaven" that starts here for believers, but, that is not the question. Do we have no choice but to suffer till the end without hope for this life to bear any succesful future generations that may not have any trees or air to breathe or clean water. While we are here and this life is all we have at present; how could you have hope for this life, and is this an error to hope for? Should we live for the hope of Heaven (after life), where there is no more pain?
2007-12-04 11:35:38 · update #1
1Corinthians 15:19 "If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable". Thankfully, this world is not my home, I am just passing through.
2007-12-04 07:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by esawskid 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One has to have hope. Life is suppose to be a struggle. This struggle is what can bring out the most in the human spirit and in human potential. If more people would challenge themselves to become the best they could be, and then work at dealing with the problems of this world, the world would be better and people would be happier. One needs to be strong to be really healthy and not be so easily overwhelmed by life. Exercise of all forms leads to more strenght and options in life. Meditation/pray, healthy eating, mind-body exercise, and not overindulging, can make one stronger body, mind and spirit. Having some cause, to motivate one to do positive things in the world, will make one feel good about oneself. This is the life that counts, and if our religions would advance in their spiritual ideas and training techniques, maybe we could better direct our technology to make this world a lot better place to exist in.
2007-12-04 06:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by astrogoodwin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find happiness in my personal life. Yes the world is a mess but it always has been. Empires have risen and fallen throughout history at the tip of a sword so war is nothing new. Morality changes over the course of history what we consider heinous today was part of daily life in our past and vice versa. In my daily life I am happy I have a good job, a home, and a wonderful family. As one man I can not do much to change the world view and nor do I want to. Society as a whole has a way of working these things out. Look at what you have and what you may still gain and you may just find happiness.
2007-12-04 06:42:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jason J 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God did not create humans to suffer. On the contrary, he endowed the first human couple, Adam and Eve, with perfect minds and bodies, prepared a delightful garden to serve as their home, and assigned them meaningful, satisfying work. (Genesis 1:27, 28, 31; 2:8) However, their continued happiness depended on their recognizing God's rulership and his right to decide what was good and what was bad. That divine prerogative was represented by a tree called "the tree of the knowledge of good and bad." (Genesis 2:17) Adam and Eve would demonstrate their subjection to God if they obeyed his command not to eat from that tree. *
An End to Suffering
The rejection of God's authority has caused untold suffering. It is fitting, then, that God should use a special expression of his authority to end human suffering and accomplish his original purpose for the earth. Jesus mentioned this divine provision when he taught his followers to pray: "Our Father in the heavens, . . . let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth."—Matthew 6:9, 10.
The time that God has allowed for humans to experiment with self-government is about to end. In fulfillment of Bible prophecy, his Kingdom was established in the heavens in 1914 with Jesus Christ as its King. # Shortly, it will crush and put an end to all human governments.—Daniel 2:44.
During his brief earthly ministry, Jesus provided a foregleam of the blessings that the restoration of divine rule will bring to humanity. The Gospels provide evidence that Jesus showed compassion for members of human society who were poor and discriminated against. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and resurrected the dead. Even the forces of nature obeyed his voice. (Matthew 11:5; Mark 4:37-39; Luke 9:11-16) Imagine what Jesus will accomplish when he uses the cleansing effect of his ransom sacrifice to benefit all obedient mankind! The Bible promises that by means of Christ's rule, God "will wipe out every tear from [mankind's] eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore."—Revelation 21:4.
2007-12-04 06:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by atti_cat 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It gets harder and harder the closer we are to the end times. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you. That is the best way to keep hope alive, to find happiness and contentment. God Bless and Merry Christmas. Remember Jesus is the reason for the season.
2007-12-04 06:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by CR 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Life is beautiful, just give it a chance. Find the joy that waits in little thing, then don't sweat the big stuff.
2007-12-04 06:43:02 · answer #6 · answered by Herodotus 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Serve the Lord.
Jesus is the the Truth, the Light, and the Life.
2007-12-04 06:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The world is not messed up, look 30, 60,90 years ago. Gesh get a grip
2007-12-04 06:48:58 · answer #8 · answered by Paul 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Our hope is in Christ Jesus. Peace and love.
2007-12-04 06:41:18 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The world is not any more messy than it was in the past.
And at least we have antibiotics and indoor plumbing now.
2007-12-04 06:42:46 · answer #10 · answered by ~Smirk~ Resurrected 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋