Is the average person's life really worth living?

[desi]

God had generations of Israelites languishing in slavery under Egyptian rule. We have little to fuss about in comparison. You can even choose to not work and live off the fat of the land, in America I know people who do it. Do what your heart desires while staying right with God. You have more choices than any other average person in history.

 

[InTheFlame]

He came to bring us life in all its fullness...

Sometimes life does seem as though it's just one gigantic slog. But God can and will break through that with some willing participation. Living for God can be scary, but it's rarely dull... knowing that another challenge is probably less than an hour away and I can take it up or run away... that helps keep interest in life right up! Like... homeless guy begging on the street corner - will I stop and have a chat, maybe buy him a meal, or avert my eyes and keep walking? There's a girl staggering down the street looking as though she's dead drunk - do I check if she's OK or catch my bus? A coworker is looking down... do I ask how things are going or hassle them for the work I need from them?

Do I get involved in life or do I keep my distance?

 

[Bevlina]

all your childhood in school
all your adulthood in work
all your seniorhood trying to stay alive, strapped to oxygen tanks, taking pills to stop your ancles from dropping off and suffering with pains such as arthritis.

you dont get to experience life to the full, sure, you go on the occasional vacation but its only a dream! sooner or later you have to come back to reality!

What a depressing post!
When I was in High School I used to think the same! However, as life went by, I could see A LIFE. A life with happiness, babies and children. Love, peace and contentment. Yep! We all have our struggles, but, believe me I don't have to take pills to stop my ankles from dropping off! Instead, I have a life. A life where I can be free and happy and contented with no irritations.
You do sound as though you are depressed or unwell. Hang in there! There's always happiness around the corner!
Just think of those born blind, deaf and dumb.

 

[desi]

Look up Robert Louis Stevensons poem titled something like 'Vagabond' or 'Vagabondia'.

 

[Dexx]

Never forget - if you have enough to eat and drink, if you have a roof over your head, if your country is at peace, if you have family and friends that love you, if you have good health, then your life is better than that of 80% of people alive today.

 

[madison1101]

I recommend you read "The Purpose Driven Life." It is all about how God has a plan for you, and life is not all about us. It is about serving the living God.

I used to think like you do. Now, I am ministering to recovering alcoholics and addicts who are severely mentally ill. I also teach eight grade inner city kids. My life has great meaning.

 

[Mr.Cheese]

all your childhood in school
all your adulthood in work
all your seniorhood trying to stay alive, strapped to oxygen tanks, taking pills to stop your ancles from dropping off and suffering with pains such as arthritis.

you dont get to experience life to the full, sure, you go on the occasional vacation but its only a dream! sooner or later you have to come back to reality!

It depends of if you choose to resolve yourself to such a lack of meaning.
"I have come that you may have life and have it abundantly."
-Jesus

Now go figure out what he meant.

 

[Glorianna]

Life is definitely worth living! God has given us all the precious gift of life so that we can live to glorify Him! If you've got a vibrant faith, it's an incredible journey! Grow closer to your heavenly Father and you'll see what I mean!

 

[Sipes13]

Life is good, you have to take pleasure in the small things and not think to far ahead, for an example: I got one of those febreeze scent stories things. Im sure you seen them at the store or on t.v, anyways i sit here and talk to my friends with that thing on,I enjoy it. A smile on a childs face, time with my family and friends. Life is worth living, Its not good to dwell on things you cant change. Poetry and writing is good.