Are we having fun yet?

[Stanfi]

Here is a reflective type question. As you look back over you life, from where you are now to the beginning, has it been fun? Have you really enjoyed it?

I was traveling yesterday, and was doing some thinking, because I really don't think I mine has. Don't get me wrong, in many ways I have been blessed. I have a good family and things, but it really doesn't have seem to be that much fun. I don't know maybe I just look at things wrong, or expect to much.

I thought this might be a good thread anyway.

 

[jessiegirl]

I have wondered this myself. It seems there are a lot of people that really enjoy their life. I too have been blessed. My children give me a great amount of joy. Growing up for me was hard. Things I had no control of. My dad and brother both committed suicide. My mother died early of cancer. My sister just finished her treatment for cancer. My best friend is just starting treatment for cancer. There is a lot of alcoholism in my family. My husband addicted to money and inappropriate contentography. I find great comfort through prayer, but I can't say my life has been fun.


jessiegirl

 

[Galadriel]

Here is a reflective type question. As you look back over you life, from where you are now to the beginning, has it been fun? Have you really enjoyed it?

I was traveling yesterday, and was doing some thinking, because I really don't think I mine has. Don't get me wrong, in many ways I have been blessed. I have a good family and things, but it really doesn't have seem to be that much fun. I don't know maybe I just look at things wrong, or expect to much.

I thought this might be a good thread anyway.

Hmm, you know, I am not sure I can say my life has over all been fun. Sure there were of course good parts, but to tell the truth, its always been overshadowed by fear and things that I struggle with. It has always been there at the back of my mind, even when having fun. I am not quite sure I ever truly enjoyed things, but for a couple of things.

Geez jessiegirl, I am sorry about all of those things!

 

[Stanfi]

Hmm, you know, I am not sure I can say my life has over all been fun. Sure there were of course good parts, but to tell the truth, its always been overshadowed by fear and things that I struggle with. It has always been there at the back of my mind, even when having fun. I am not quite sure I ever truly enjoyed things, but for a couple of things.

I know what you are saying. I can relate to this statement.

 

[babyjenny1976]

Hmmm... Has my life been fun... I don't really like that term i think enjoy would be a better one here. Have i enjoyed my life so far? Yes, i can say that i have enjoyed my life. I've had good and bad but, it takes the bad to understand exactly how good the good is.

Our lives can't be all fun. For one simple reason we are sinners. I mean before the fall of man in the Garden of Eden man didn't know what "bad things" were. We were living a fun carefree life. Due to our own lack of obedience to God we now know what the "bad" is so we must bear it.

Therefore life does have is fun moments but over all i don't think that you should judge your life as fun or not. I feel that enjoyable is a better term to use. Enjoyable includes the bad times with the good. How can bad times be included as ejoyable? Well most bad times lead to a time of growing and change that will benifit us. So in the end even though it wasn't fun it did turn out to be an enjoyable experience.Granted not on the scale of the day at the amusement park but none the less enjoyable.

My two cents!
Jenny

 

[ceres]

Unfortunately.... yes... life is not always fun... but it would be nice if it was more good than bad, wouldnt it? So, for my life, I have had ups and downs and some bad luck. Sometimes I think God wants us to be obedient more than happy... and I don't really like that, because it seems he gets us for eternity, why should he also demand high obedience also?

 

[babyjenny1976]

Wouldn't you want the best possible for your children? Wouldn't you in trying to help them grow set goals that were hard to reach yet attainable for your children?


Jenny

 

[jessiegirl]

Jenny,

Sorry...I didn't understand your post. I think everyone struggles and we all need to be nudged sometimes. As far as having fun or enjoying life, each person is different in their struggles. Some seem to have a lot more than others. I believe there a reasons I have been given the struggles I have faced. My pain comes from not being in control of my happiness. Addictions, suicides, illness and natural death have caused me a lot of pain, but no matter what I do, or how good I am, my happiness is not in my control. I can be happy with me. Just when I think things will get better, something else happens, then something else. I wish I could catch a break. Even though I know Jesus died for my sins and everyones sin, and I know He loves me, I often wonder if I am being punished for some reason. I am not bitter, just not "having fun" or enjoying my life". My kids are my saving grace though. I thank God for them, because they are the best thing that happened to me. In fact, a big fear I have is that God will take them from me too.

jessiegirl

 

[ceres]

I also did not understand your response to my post, jenny...

 

[SAVEVERYONE]

Whew yeah I am having fun more than fun Jesus is my breath and the air I breathe, Hes daily taking me on a Journey and I love it, his mercies are new every morning, hes constantly teaching me and giving me revelation about him, oh his presence is so good, whew why wouldnt we be having fun we have the creator of all things walking right beside us daily, talking to us daily, oh its awesome..................

 

[ceres]

hey saveeveryone, how long have you been a christian?