NWR: What does all this mean?

MyWedding13

For awhile, I have had the thought gnawing in the back of my mind "why are we all here" and what is the point of all of this if it is just going to end. I don't know what is wrong with me, but I sometimes feel "stupid" for wanting things or wanting to do things that are transient and seem pointless. Like, why should I got to a movie that no one will remember in a few years especially if there are people starving and dying in the world? Why bother working out if we are just going to die? I don't know why I am like this, but I just feel like I need answers for why we are here and what is our point/purpose. Can anyone help?

sessionswedding

Well first off, having an existential crisis will not help starving or dying people.  You aren't doing anybody any good by feeling worried or guilty or whatever it is you're feeling.  If those things honestly bother you, pick a cause and see what you can do to help.  Sponsor a child, donate to a charity, volunteer, etc.

Second, our ultimate purpose is to love God, honor God, seek out God, lead others to God, and reflect God back to God.

MyWedding13

I think I am constantly feeling guilt and anxiety. Especially about wanting to do things that can be remotely selfish, such as going to Disney World, reading, wanting to work out. I just don't understand why I feel like this.

LadyArkham

God created the world, which means he created Disney World, and authors who love to create books to mimic God's creative ability, and our bodies. He wouldn't have created these things if he didn't want us to live life to the fullest, and enjoy them.

God calls everyone to do His work - but if you're not doing His work on His timing, when and where he means you to, then you're not going to accomplish much!

Stop worrying about doing things for yourself. God loves you, as you are, where you are. He made you to love and enjoy His creation.

And maybe he does want you to help starving people, or serve in other capacities! Keep an open, prayerful mind about ways you can serve Him - but start by knowing that He loves you. Doing good, lasting, eternal kingdom work starts by knowing God and loving him.

MyWedding13

Thank you, your posts really resonated with me!

iamjoesgurl

I've had these feelings too from time to time.  I've been to countries where people don't have much and I am someone who has a heart of compassion so those images don't leave my mind.  There are things I don't spend money on because they seem wasteful but don't mistake that to mean that I don't waste money from time to time.

I agree with sessions that you should pick a cause (or causes) that you can give either your time or money to which will make a difference for someone else.  If you were to pick Habitat for Humanity, for example, you would be very likely to get a good workout while doing something to help someone else.  How can you feel guilty about that?

Also, regarding working out, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit" (1 Corinthians 6:19a).  I believe that we are called to treat our body with respect and to watch what we put into it and how we treat it.

Like lady said, you should listen for God's whispers to you regarding what he wants you to do for His kingdom.  Be encouraged.  The fact that you feel this way means that you have a willingness to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's promptings.  That's a good thing!

needle&thread

Praise God!!!  You ALL have blessed me this day...

S and CJ