What do you do to make your life meaningful? (Been feeling useless)

[seeing_glory]

Lately..I've been feeling like what I'm doing in life is so pointless. I'm studying for an accounting degree and working..that's basically what I do. I was so consumed for the past while with studying, and now summer is here and I've taken off from classes for the first time in a LONG time, and I suddenly have no idea what to do. Frankly, I don't have motivation. I don't feel inspired like I used to. I used to be very creative, write poems & songs, etc. But now I feel unmotivated and uninspired. I was SO happy because I wanted to audition and be a part of a musical theatre production (it is my PASSION) but I didn't get in, and now I feel so depressed and confused because I want to make meaning out of my summer.

Does anybody have some advice, ideas, etc.? Also, what do YOU personally do to make your life meaningful? Prayers that God will bring something into my summer even better would mean a lot.

 

[HarvestTheFields]

I have a lot of pets, and caring for them is quite fulfilling. It's cool to see them grow, breed, learn, etc. I also practice instruments, and it's fulfilling to see improvement.

Who knows, maybe God will call you to volunteer for cause. Maybe you'll feel inclined to to something fitness related. Whatever suits your gifts.

 

[DBG]

Praying for God to reveal to you His purpose.

I suggest assessing the hobbies you are interested in and work your way from there in partnership with God. You said you like writing and poems, you can start a blog or plan a spoken word event. Don't know people? well make it your mission to socialize with other creative people. Do something outside the box, it helps with inspiration
Also before God revealed to me my passion and purpose, I volunteered a lot in church activities to see where I fit the most. You can try that, you never know where it might lead.
Lastly, if you really know what your passion or interests are, practice them even when you feel uninspired. If you ever wait for yourself to 'feel' inspired or motivated, you will never achieve anything. Discipline is better than motivation any day.

Stay Blessed

 

[Cearbhall]

I plan for the future. Especially when you're a student, you might know consciously that you're working towards something, but it can be hard to really feel that. Whether it's thinking about what wedding dress I would want or just planning the interior design of my next apartment, planning for the future really keeps my spirits up.

 

[Kenny'sID]

Have you tried getting some of your songs into the hands of a musician? Wish I was up to it but I doubt I am at this point, however, there must be others out there that aren't gifted in the poetry side, but do pretty well on the music end and would love to have some decent lyrics to work with.

Obviously, the lack of lyrics can stop a musician dead in their tracks when it comes to even trying to write a full song. they need something to wrap the music around and if one doesn't happen the other may well not. Point being there may be more of a need for that than you know if your stuff is even halfway decent.

 

[The_Gaurdian87]

I am 28 and still don't know what God has planned for my life. It's normal for anyone to feel that way regardless of age. Like some have said, just pray and ask God to reveal it to you. Just remember that God works on HIS time and not ours so he might not completely reveal it to you right away as it could be weeks, months, or years before you really know what it is you are called to do. But your life is NOT meaningless God has a plan and purpose for us all.

 

[SarahJeanne]

Everything will all work out in God's timing. Pray about it and search in your heart for what makes you happy. I'll pray for you.

 

[snoopy500]

Lately..I've been feeling like what I'm doing in life is so pointless. I'm studying for an accounting degree and working..that's basically what I do. I was so consumed for the past while with studying, and now summer is here and I've taken off from classes for the first time in a LONG time, and I suddenly have no idea what to do. Frankly, I don't have motivation. I don't feel inspired like I used to. I used to be very creative, write poems & songs, etc. But now I feel unmotivated and uninspired. I was SO happy because I wanted to audition and be a part of a musical theatre production (it is my PASSION) but I didn't get in, and now I feel so depressed and confused because I want to make meaning out of my summer.

Does anybody have some advice, ideas, etc.? Also, what do YOU personally do to make your life meaningful? Prayers that God will bring something into my summer even better would mean a lot.

I think you need to start by what it means to define meaningful for you, and then go from there. Weather it be a hobby, job, school, whatever.

I work at Mcdonald's (have for the past 3 years) and I feel it's meaningful. Sure I don't make doctor money nor do I have my own place (will be living with 3 other roommates) but I am easily able to get by. I wouldn't suggest not doing anything for a summer. I did that while I was growing up and I somewhat regret it. I do hope you find something meaningful to do

 

[Rasnosauj]

Well, I recently started making music. I haven't done it for awhile and I'm not as good as I was when I was practicing everyday. It brought back so much love. I look forward to it now, it was hard at first and evil spirits did want me to give up. I'll sum it up with the best advice I could give - Do what you love.

 

[Annemoon]

Hey Seeing Glory,
It's been a while since you posted your question, how are you doing now? Have you found anything to give meaning to your summer break?
Personally, I can really relate to you. Right now is my summer break from college and it feels like such a gap - what do you do with all that time??
Fortunately I have been a volunteer for a while now at the Compassion (a non-profit organization which frees children from poverty in Jesus' name) location over here in the Netherlands, which happens to be close by. Since the volunteerwork continues I still have that to build my weeks around. Maybe you would like to do something similar?
Or maybe you could take some time to sit down and have some quiet time with God every day (you have the time for it now). You can talk to him about this and read your Bible, and develop not only yourself, but also your relationship with God.

Next to all these things I like to do projects.
If you would like to do something more project-like, I would advise you to pick something to focus your attention on.
Wanting to change the whole world into a loving place can seem such a challenge it will paralyse you (or at least me).
So what would you really want to change? Do you hate all of the trash in the local park? Do you feel emphaty for ther elderly in the local retirement home? Or maybe you want to give certain friends some extra attention that are going through some hard stuff or collect money for a good cause.
Whatever it is, set a goal for yourself (so maybe you want to raise x amount of dollars for a good cause or clean up a certain area of the local park) and go for it!

I hope I have helped you in your search!
Best wishes from me and may God bless you.

 

[PeaceLoveFaith]

Ask God what your next step is. Maybe look into volunteering?

 

[Zoleee]

Hi! I hope you feel good.

Personally I think living a Christian life is the key. Spending enough time with God. And of course, serving others. I am so happy when I have an oportunity to help strangers. It helps me spiritually. Right now I am looking for a job, and my goal is simple:

"Live and speak in
Such a way that
Those who know you
But don't know God
Will come to know God
Because they know you."

 

[Sir Robbins]

lately, I've been catching pokemon, going to battles and such.

 

[Paloma_91]

Do what all believers are called to do: be Christ to those around you.

What that looks like may take some exploration, but you have to start somewhere. I fear that too many people sit around waiting for God to reveal their purpose to them when it is already laid out in Scripture.

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Look for opportunities to serve your community, even in small ways. As an example, there is a large homeless population in my city, and I frequently have people asking me for money and help at stop lights. I decided to put together several care packages to keep in my car to give these people when I encounter them. These packages include canned food, a can opener, plastic silverware, wet naps, dry shampoo and a couple bottles of water. When I run out of care packages, I makes sure to go to the store to stock back up.

Find out who needs to be loved around you and use your talents and energy to do whatever you can for them.