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What's the meaning of life when everything seems meaningless?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the feeling that life is meaningless. It's a theme that's echoed in the book of Ecclesiastes, where it's written, "Meaningless! Meaningless!... Everything is meaningless" (Eccl. 1:2). But I believe that this feeling can be a catalyst for finding meaning. It's a reminder that we need to look beyond the surface level of life and seek out a deeper purpose. When we're faced with the idea that life may be meaningless, it's easy to get caught up in a cycle of despair. But I believe that this is where faith comes in. A life of faith is anything but meaningless. It's a life that's guided by a sense of purpose and direction, even in the midst of uncertainty. As the Bible says, "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Eph. 2:10). This is a reminder that we have a purpose that's greater than ourselves, and that our lives have value and significance because of our relationship with God. In the end, I believe that the meaning of life is found in our relationship with God. It's a relationship that's built on love, trust, and obedience. When we place our faith in Him, we're able to find meaning and purpose in a world that often seems absurd. As the Bible says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). This is the ultimate meaning of life, and it's a message that I believe has the power to transform our lives and give us a sense of purpose and direction.
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depression
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