I was reading Ecclesiastes and Solomon was saying how everything we do is for nothing. This made me think, why do we struggle so much if in the end we all die? I think the answer is that we are striving for the afterlife. But I realized that in a way, heaven seems too good to be true. I guess I almost feel like there is going to be nothing when we die or some kind of catch to the deal.
I was discouraged with my lack of faith, but really I think everyone is like this. 80 years of ups and downs compared to an eternity of joy? If people truly believed that then why are so many Christians sad all the time? Our life expectancy is so short you would think we could handle misfortune better if we know that it's going to be over so soon. Why aren't Christians more joyful?
Christian or not, the majority of people lack the full grasp of time and dwell in the misery. Maybe because when we're in the thick of it all, the only thing we can see are the challenges that face us. Short-sightedness at its best, you know? When you're exercising, you may curse and moan but you know it'll be beneficial later down the road. Naturally, we just don't like pain. But all of this reflects our weaknesses and confirms our need of a savior.
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