Why are we here?

[tiera]

I'm just really battling this right now. That question had come up in the past with me but back then I told myself we're because God wants us here and I eventually got over it and was back happy. But now it is not getting better. I don't see the meaning in anything. Anyways I now know that I've always had depression problems but since the beginning of Oct. I now know that I would be clinically depressed. I haven't been to the doc but when my problem started I looked on the net and read others testimonies and took depression test and found out that I need to seek help but with no money or job, I guess it won't happen soon. Anyways I've been becoming more spiritual and God has been really really getting me through this but I can't shake this meaningless feeling. I signed up today for volunteering work but now I kinda feel guilty about doing it because I'm depressed but I also can't stop the "why should I help save someone when this time here on earth means nothing anyway" feeling. It's like I'm ready for Jesus to come right now. I want my happy, ready for the future self back!

 

[AWorkInProgress]

My appologizes, tried to use my gift but my brain is fried. lol Lot I can say on this, but it is coming out like garbage right now.

Just 2 things, first seek the Face of God. He created us, to understand true meaning of life is to understand the person who created it.

Second I like to share is this. Basicly lot more to us, just we are bent and broken. Lord will help us recover. Trust IN HIM! =)

Meant to live...

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

I hear your battle. I think signing up to volunteer for something is a very good and generous thing. Not only does it give to others, but many times when we volunteer, it gives to us as well.

Where I live there are free clinics for those who have no income and need assistance. Also, our local mental health association has paid for one time situations - like medication or an evaluation, etc. Perhaps seeing if there is mental health association near by (not a counseling agency) they could tell you if there is a clinic or any assistance for those in your area.

 

[Taylor43]

We are here becuase God made us. Life is tough but God is not hoprless do not give up hope lean on God and friends/family AZlso do seek counselling. God made you for a reason and it is special

 

[Lotuspetal_uk]

Apologies for this being so rushed. I'd toyed with the idea that I'd reply to this after church but the reality seems unlikely. I'll try to sum up what could be a very long post

To summarise, I thought of 2 Cor 1:4 and how I came into this world

I'm going to be 40 in two weeks time and earlier this week I wondered about why I was here. Then it hit me. My mother had never planned to have me, she'd used post-contraception whereby I was meant to die after I was conceived. As an egg I was meant to not get implanted into my mother's womb but God saw different.

The birth was difficult, not sure of the details but needless to say God saw different and I survived.

Had many close accidental shaves throughout my life, from nearly being run-over as a child, to near-miss car accidents, God saw different with each of these and I survived.

Have battled with depression and even contemplated suicide last year. In the most powerful way God again saw different to what I saw of myself, and has kept me through each storm.

I truly believe that by going through what we do, we are the best source of comfort for each other (2 Cor 1:4), because we understand and empathise with what a storm is like. Through us gaining our strength from Christ in our weakness, we silently testify to others that when we are weak Christ is strong. Especially online we have no idea as to how many users we touch by them reading how we get through day to day.

I also believe that as we are strengthened the enemy also sees this to the point that even before we realise, he will try to hamper or even take us out. He will place or enhance suggestions to us to harm us or draw us further away from God.

But.... it is by the power of all of our prayers that an individual can be pulled through. Our prayers for each other is one of the reasons for needing to be here.

As we show our lives to others, as others see us purservere, we are unwittingly preaching the good news in that we never give up.

So when one of us is brought to our knees we can take comfort in knowing that the other brother or sister in Christ, is right next to them praying them back onto their feet. 's

Not quite what I wanted to say, but I hope I've been able to convey what's on my heart.

 

[tiera]

Thank you all sooo much! I really needed to read your comments and I know God's gonna get me through this. It's just so tiring and frustrating.

 

[Lakercom]

As a depressed person think of a positive purpose God would have for you. Someone can make another persons life better. Even if you do not get out much and interact a lot with other people try to be an example of God's grace and humility. It impresses other people more than you might think.

I am a man and it always bugged me (before my depression lifted) how I was a drag on other people i.e. did not produce as much or do as much -- this is no easy load to carry, especially for a guy, who likes to think of humself as the provider and protector and hopefully spiritual leader i.e. have a sense of significance vs. a women who likes to have a sense of security i.e. raise good children who will always provide for and encourage and honour her.

Anyway, my post has wondered off topic but let me continue. A previous Psychiatrist of mine who also went to my church once spoke at our church men's group about the difference between men and women and he basically said that men crave a sense of significance and women crave a sense of security. It is quite true in my estimation. My heart goes out to women who fear having a family and are depressed as the pressures and workload increase with a family and my heart goes out to men and their careers. I had about five "failed" careers (jobs) before i.e. fired or quit due to depression, but all things worked together for good. I have three jobs now, none of which are too hard -- I am still not what you would call a top producer -- God can put you in a niche where you are a team worker or encourager where you do not have to be the top scorer on a team (corporation etc).

 

[GamesFund]

Why are we here?

We just are, we can speculate forever.

 

[meetwithyouagain]

I've been struggling so much with this lately. I do understand that we are here to serve the Lord and to live life through Him to the fullest.. but it's so hard to see His purpose or believe that He has a purpose when things seem so hopeless and out of control.. in my situation at least.. it's hard for me to move all of this knowledge from my head to my heart.

..but we have His promises to lean on.

Romans 8:18
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

1 Peter 5:8-10
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.

I don't know if this will help at all, but I hope that these verses can offer some encouragement. I'm praying for you.

 

[JobM]

I had battled with this question for several years myself. I eventually realised that there really is no "need" for us to be here. God didn't create us out of need. We are here because we are wanted. God created us because he wanted us. When I had that realization, my understanding of God's grace has broadened. Besides, feeling wanted feels better to me than feeling needed.

 

[.chrys.]

I had battled with this question for several years myself. I eventually realised that there really is no "need" for us to be here. God didn't create us out of need. We are here because we are wanted. God created us because he wanted us. When I had that realization, my understanding of God's grace has broadened. Besides, feeling wanted feels better to me than feeling needed.

I think that's probably one of the most fantastic answers to the question, "Why are we here?" that I've ever heard. Thank you for sharing this, JobM!