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Why do we actually live and why is life only temporary?
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“Why is there so much misery in the world?” is an
obvious question when you think about the meaning of life. And if there is a
God, why doesn’t He do anything about it?
Quite frankly, I can’t answer the question for you.
Nevertheless, I want to give you a few of my thoughts to help you think about
it;
Is there a God?
Through this website, you can learn from nature and life
that there must be a Creator of all. Nature is overwhelmingly complex, and this
was not caused by chance or chemical processes. Just look at the human DNA, the
basic matter from which every living creature is made. This DNA is built up by an
incredible amount of information. If you wrote this down, you would need more
than 3000 books! Neither is it possible that spontaneous processes caused such
a phenomenon. That would be just like creating a beautiful piece of music by
randomly writing down a bunch of loose musical notes.
If life on earth did not evolve by chance, then there
must be a design. And the design needs a designer. We call that designer,
“God.”
Now God is not visible to us humans. After all, God is not
matter; He has made matter, right?
I think that God has a good reason why He doesn’t materially
show himself. He has created the possibility for choice in His design. Humans
are probably the most complex product of His creation. We can make choices ourselves,
and thereby also we can accept or deny our Creator.
However, this freedom of choice has a major downside:
Egoism. We all think we know pretty well what is good for us. Do we just forget
to remind ourselves why we have been created?
God wants respect, sincere attention, but also that his love
for his creatures is answered. I think there are several reasons why He created
people. Not because He was short of anything, but because it gives Him
satisfaction. You don’t get true love when you create “robots.” Man
is not a pre-programmed being and can decide for himself whether he respects
or ignores God; He wants people to choose for Him sincerely.
A relationship means that it must be mutual. A relation is not based upon laws and regulations. That is not a basis for a relationship. Because we tend to think about ourselves, there is a good chance that we will just do what we like to do. We think we don’t need God… Many people deny His existence. By yielding to our egoism, some people even slip off in behavior that has nothing to do with love and humanity. With the most horrible consequences that we all know, such as wars, abuse, and much more.
Good and evil
Suppose there is no God. Even then, the question
remains, “why there is misery in the world.” You could imagine that
there is misery. But what is the basis for “good” and
“evil” if you assume that everything is because it is … The
existence of “right and wrong” means that there is a general
morality, a general truth, a standard.
Why is someone worth protecting from “evil”? Is it
the result of some chemical and physical processes? After all, natural laws are
not caring about good or evil; they are just there. If everything goes
according to fixed processes of cause and effect, then no choice is possible. And
we do not have to worry about all the misery in the world.
We are talking about “good” and “evil.”
The definition of what is “good” and what is “evil” differs in different parts
of the world. Still, there is a worldwide standard, a moral. Killing someone is
not right, nor is stealing. Almost everyone despises the raping of children; this
indicates the existence of absolute truth. Morality does not exist
without such a truth. Where does this absolute truth come from?
If there is no God, there is no universal “right”
and “wrong.” That would mean that we have no basis for calling rape,
murder, adultery, or lying “wrong.”
If there is a God, why doesn’t he intervene?
This question assumes that we can take over His position.
However, we do not have the vision and the capacity to understand His plan.
With that in mind, perhaps the question of why God allows evil and suffering
remains unanswered.
Sometimes I struggle with the question of why people do
horrible things to each other. Why didn’t God intervene when Hitler, Mao Zedong,
or Stalin came to power? The same applies to natural disasters, diseases, and other
misery. Maybe it’s because life here on earth isn’t what’s most important. Even
though we experience life as it is, if there is more than we can see with our
eyes, then the answer to this question can be very different.
I’m sure that there is more between “heaven and
earth” than we can observe. Sometimes we can experience the presence
thereof. People who are involved with the spiritual world can testify to that.
I know there is a battle going on in the spiritual dimension
between God and his creatures (the angels, some of whom have rebelled against
God). God allows all of this to a certain point in time. We don’t know yet when
that moment will be. Meanwhile, we are opportune to make important choices in
life.
We will die one day
That we all die, one day is a fact. The Bible explains this:
Because people have been given the freedom of choice between good and evil, the
result is that they die. It is just like with the laws of nature; you cannot
bypass them. Given the misery that causes evil, it is probably better that you
die over time.
But still, there is hope! …
What is the use of life?
What is the use of life? At least during our lifetime, we
get the chance to accept God as our Creator. However, that does not ensure a
relationship with Him. Our intentions can remain self-centered.
If God were not righteous but turned a blind eye to all wrong
behavior, the world would turn into chaos. Every mistake, therefore, has a
consequence (punishment); death is the ultimate consequence for human
selfishness.
God knows that we intend to make mistakes. He has,
therefore, came up with a loving solution. God came to earth to take
responsibility for all the errors that make it impossible to have a good
relation. Therefore he died for us to take away all the consequences of our bad
behavior. Once that was done, no one can blame Him for unfair treatment. In
this way, He paves the way for a relationship with the people who accept His
outstretched hand.
Even if you cannot understand this offer fully, this is
where faith is needed. Faith is not blind; it is not brainless. Faith
recognizes our limitations and places trust in a higher power – namely God.
By the way: Everyone has a belief, whether you trust God or
your reasoning, the public opinion, experts, or whatever.
Learn from misery
Despite the negative side of misery, it is also a way to
learn as a person. After all, if everything in life went without problems,
there would be no challenges, nor satisfaction. Misery and challenges
also force us to make choices. By making choices, our true potential will
emerge.
Misery and challenges ensure that you can grow in trust
and faith. Often a particular situation seems terrible, but after a while,
it appears that this is the best thing that has happened to you, and because of
this situation, you have grown as a person. By accepting that we do not always
have an answer to the question “why?”, You develop faith and trust.
Faith requires that you want to base your trust on a higher power (God).
These approaches will not pass the feelings of pain and loss
that result from tragedies. Many situations call to respond with compassion
and a desire to help. As soon as we accept that life’s difficulties are a
mechanism for growth, our opposition to this will weaken. Then we can
experience life with a look at new possibilities.
Death is not The End
Throughout
the Bible, God promises us that this life is only a run-up to eternal life with
Him. That is if you choose to accept His offer. All the misery and even death
are not so terrible if you know that there is a beautiful future waiting for
you.
What if you can’t stand it anymore?
“Pain is inevitable; Suffering
is optional.”
Sometimes the misery seems greater than the will to live on.
I recently watched a documentary on TV about Chen Si, a Chinese man who stands
guard on a bridge over the Yangtze River when he does not have to work. This
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is known worldwide as one of the most
“popular” places for people to commit suicide. Every single day some
people who do not wish to live anymore attempt to put an end to their misery by
jumping into the water.
If Chen Si can be there on time, he will pull them away from
the bridge rail and take them to a quiet place. He gives these desperate people
a good meal and talks to this desperate person about the problems they have.
Usually, something terrible has happened in their lives, and they did not see a
solution to the issues that have arisen. A listening ear and sometimes a
“kick in the ass” gives the depressed a renewed look at his or her
life.
” For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life. “(Bible, John 3:16)
” For it is by God’s grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God’s gift, so that no one can boast about it. “(Bible, Ephesians 2: 8-9)
It is likewise with God. He would like to listen to your
life story. Sometimes he offers a direct solution, but sometimes you will also
have to learn in some steps. If you walk around with problems that seem too big
for a solution, then I want to invite you to speak to God, He will listen to
you!
” I want your constant love, not your animal sacrifices. I would rather have my people know me than burn offerings to me. “(Bible, Hosea 6: 6)
Through this website, I want to help you learn more about your
purpose of life and how you can lead a meaningful life.
Every person sometimes wonders what the meaning of life is. Not everyone takes the trouble to discover this for themselves.
Perhaps you are also afraid of the answer to the question whether your life makes sense.
Many people seek the fulfillment of their life purpose nearby. In a relationship with another, in the care of your family and friends.
Perhaps your goal in life is to become very successful and rich or famous.
Do you survive from day to day and are you surprised every day by what the new day brings?
What is your goal in life?
Have you ever thought about the meaning of your life? Maybe you you are satisfied the way you live now and you accept what future offers you.
Your life is probably more valuable than you think. If you want to learn more, you are challenged to think about the purpose of your life for one week. Learning about your purpose can answer a lot of questions.
Think one week about your life
Through this website we want to help you to think about a number of life themes for one week. We want to encourage to learn more about living a meaningful life.
We recommend to read one theme every day for one week, but you also can read all themes at once.
This website has been set up with the help of an international team of people from different backgrounds. We all have discovered how valuable life can be. We would like to share this with everyone who wants to make an effort to think about the value of his or her life.
Despite the fact that the prisoners are there for good reason, the circumstances in many prisons in the world are not humane.
In many prisons, the prisoners are poorly cared for, hardly get any clothes to dress against the cold winters and the food is often too little. Regardless of the reason why these people are in prison, we would like to help to give these people a decent life and a chance for perspective in their lives.
Thanks to the efforts of different local teams in different countries in Asia, North America and Europe, the living conditions of the prisoners can improve and also offer the prisoners perspective again.
Various sewing machine projects help women in Bangladesh and India to provide for themselves.
The women first receive a sewing course and after successful completion of the course we would like to offer the women their own sewing machine if there are sufficient resources.
From that moment, the women can start their own business and earn income for their families.
Do you also want to help a family to escape from poverty? Ask about a current project or donate a sewing machine or part thereof. A simple non-electric sewing machine currently costs between $ 75 and $ 100
In Africa, Asia and South America, we support several small local street projects. In most cases our local partners help children who are living in the streets, train platforms and other paces. By provinding food, daytime and/or nighttime shelter and education, they help the children who otherwise would end their lives in povrty, crime or addiction.
In India alone, around 1.8 million people are homeless. We focus especially on the people who need help the most, such as the children, the elderly and the sick. They usually have few good prospects and are difficult to provide for themselves.
Thanks to the loving commitment of the local teams we work with, we can once again offer a number of these homeless people a perspective in their lives.
We support several projects in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Malawi, Senegal and many more. You can contact us for more information.
Have you ever been to a fortune-teller or
Tarot card reader? Maybe you got amazing insights about your character. You’ve
probably also had predictions about your future.
Maybe you’ve also had some bad news. When
you die. Or news of illness, misfortune or an accident.
How are you now? Did you get the answers to
the questions you had? Or maybe it has given you anxiety, depression or
nightmares as well?
Not without risk
Being involved in spiritual matters is not
without danger. The world of Astrology and Tarot is full of swindlers and
imposters. But there are also people who deal with ‘white magic’. That sounds a
lot better, of course. But also white magic has a dark side.
In the world of astrology it is assumed
that we are at one with nature. The stars serve for astrology as a source of
information about the fate of a human being. But also the spiritual world is
often consulted.
Besides a lot of cheaters who are after
your money, there are also a lot of astrologers with actual spiritual
connections. You have to ask yourself what is the source of the spiritual
experiences. Who or what gives the soothsayer, tarot layer or spiritual coach
the knowledge about you?
Grip on your life?
Consulting an astrologer can also result in
a certain dependence. This can be used by the astrologer to earn more from you
or to influence you and your environment.
Predictions are often used to get a better
grip on life. The opposite is usually the result. If you believe in a
prediction about your life, death, relationships and illness, then that is
something you have to do with. After all, there is no room for discussion or
negotiation with the stars.
Fear, depression
The world of astrology has a dark source. Even though it is packaged in a nice jacket. White magic, Wicca and innocent horoscopes are the best known examples. Yet these all have a downside. Do you fight with anxiety, depression or nightmares? It may well be because you have been guided by a spiritual experience.
An alternative
Do you want to get rid of this burden? Then
there is a way out. We would like to help you on your way. Through this website
we offer you the opportunity to consciously think about your life for a week.
On the way to truth, peace and quiet.
Do you want to leave the darkness and do
you want to discover the truth and a new life? Then take one week to
consciously think about your life.
We would like to help you find answers to your life questions. It is completely free and without any
obligations.
