Life is full of unexpected events. People quickly realize that they don't always know how things are going to turn out. A keen observer of antiquity, the wise King Solomon, said: "The light has no career, neither the mighty in battle, nor the wise have food, nor wealth wise, nor those who have wealth. knowledge. the advantage; because time and unforeseen events have hit them all. ""
Yes, the unexpected usually happens. While you can expect the best runner to win the race, this isn't always the case. An accident can slow you down, or overconsciousness can make you remorseful and prevent you from doing your best. Surprised, the largest and most powerful army can suffer a humiliating defeat. Smarter men should not have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice and may die in poverty. Men with unusual abilities, instead of enjoying the favor of others, may, due to one circumstance or another, fall out of favor and spend their lives in obscurity.
Moreover, life itself has an uncertain duration. One of the oldest books, the Bible, says, “You don't know what your life will be like tomorrow. Because you are a fog that appears for a moment and then disappears. "
Considering the uncertainties of life, what can we do to make the most of it? Should we strive to move forward in the world?
A lot of people are doing this today. They focus their lives on material ends. For example, a man may strive for advancement in the world and eventually achieve a position of excellence and excellent income. But what about the price tag? You may need to neglect your family and spend time with your wife and children to move forward and secure your position. Over time, you can practically become a stranger in your home and be unable to communicate with your children. Perhaps they have little understanding of the material comfort this can bring to the family. Without the necessary parental guidance, children can become emotionally unstable. Instead of standing up for what is right, they can easily give in to pressure from young people their age. In the meantime, man can sacrifice his health and not be able to enjoy the things he can accomplish. You may also have trouble sleeping at night. Ultimately, death can turn everything into nothing. Regardless of the remaining inheritance, your heirs can be wasted.
Indeed, a lifestyle based solely on the pursuit of materialistic goals is frustrating and empty. It doesn't help to be realistic in the face of the uncertainty of life. But what is it like to live according to the principle "We eat and drink, tomorrow we die"? Will life today be as if there is no tomorrow for a person to deal effectively with the uncertainties of life?
Think of the results of life for what is called pleasure only. Isn't it true that many people, especially young people, have ruined their lives for this? Drug addiction, alcoholism, sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies and a host of other social ills are a by-product of the limitless pursuit of pleasure. Instead of allowing a person to deal with the insecurities of life, they can only live for the present, which adds to those insecurities.
But what can we do to deal with the uncertainty of life? On the one hand, we cannot ignore these uncertainties and treat them as if they do not exist. To meet them, we must acknowledge them. Since things change quickly, it is wise not to emphasize too much pain, joy, worldly relationships, or possessions. The Bible recommends: "He who weeps is like one who does not weep, he who is happy is like someone who does not like it and he who buys is like someone who does not have it and he who uses the world as someone who does." Do not use it for refueling.
It is a realistic view of the things of the world. Nothing has consistency or stability. The world is like a scene that changes rapidly from scene to scene. Therefore, no joy, sorrow, possession or human relationship should dominate our lives. Just as excessive grief can be harmful, insufficient connection to something good can also be harmful. For example, the person who has built his whole life around his relationship with a friend would suffer a terrible blow to deprive him of the bond with that friend in the event of death or other circumstances. He would feel that the whole world had collapsed.
Therefore, it is advisable not to limit yourself to the things and relationships that we like. A large area of concern can be a real asset when it comes to life's uncertainties. A person with a large number of interests is less likely to experience the explosion of all their hopes and dreams. Usually, not everything goes wrong at the same time. Something of value has always remained.
When we realize that life is short, we must seriously think about how we use it. Are we seriously fleeing from activities and habits that can destroy our mental, emotional and physical well-being? Are we following the really wise path? You ask me what it would be?
After studying human life in an imperfect world, the wise king Solomon urged: "Fear the true God and keep his commandments." It really is the most important way to deal with uncertainty in life. A healthy fear or respect for the Creator causes us to do what he commands. It's best for us, because God's commandments were created to help us get the best out of life right now. When they are heard, they allow us, as the Bible says, "to turn away the anger of our hearts and the misery of our flesh."
Someone who appreciated Jehovah God's excellent instruction said of them: “Jehovah's judgment is true; proved to be completely correct. They leave more to be desired than gold, yes, very refined gold; and sweeter than honey and honey coming out of the combs. In addition, their servants were warned by them; it's a great reward to keep.
He who uses his time to build a beautiful relationship with the Creator really gets the best out of life, despite his own insecurities.
