WHEN YOU ARE CONFUSED AND FED UP WITH LIFE (PART 2 OF 2)

14th SEPTEMBER 2022

“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair” – 2 Corinthians 4:8

There are so many reasons we could be fed up with life. For instance, some are fed up because what they desire from life isn’t coming through, and they had become frustrated along the line. Others are frustrated due to lack of cash, fruit of the womb, ill- health, stress, depression, mood disorder, etc. Sometimes, it may just be nothing in particular that gets you frustrated! Maybe you are just viewing the world from a different perspective, in which case, the world has lost its excitement and vibrancy to you! And so, you are just not happy!

Like the young man in my example above, everything he tried to build up just gets knocked down, and everything he tried to do goes wrong. Therefore, he saw no point in living anymore. It appears he had become God’s punching bag!

It is not clear why people crazily decide to end it all or kill themselves just because they are experiencing one problem or the other.  For the average Christian, or even a philosopher or a mystic of some kind, the universe can seem a bit mysterious, and the motives behind events can seem strange. Nevertheless, to be fed up with life is a terrible shame, and it means being fed up with everything that God created. When you think about the size of the universe and the beauty of everything in it, then it’s preposterous to suggest that you can be fed up with all of that. Life is full of limitless possibilities, and we are completely free to explore them. It might not feel like it to you, but that is the reality.

What is very clear to me is the fact that. When we become fed up and tend toward the negative extreme, there is a disconnect somewhere. It is either the person suffering is dislocated from the love of God, or an inner void has been created in him which has to be filled with God’s spirit of life. God’s spirit of life and love cures every situation and restore all things to normalcy according to the perfect will of God, not your will, but as God wills. Therefore, stick with  God during difficult moments. (Joshua 1:6-8)

There are many things we can do when we are fed up:

·        Tell yourself you are bound to fulfil your mission in life. Therefore, you will not die but live to declare the glory of God.

·        Ask God to fill your inner void with his spirit. Endeavour to enter into His presence daily. Stick  with His word. The presence of the Lord breaks every yoke.

·        Look beyond each failure, and cultivate a deliberate attitude to move forward, welcoming new dawn as it comes!

·        Cure loneliness and depression as well as stress by fellowshipping with God. That you can do through meditation, listening and watching edifying music and movies. Outdoor walks and spending quality time with friends and family will also help.

·        Create a new approach to life; Immerse yourself in the things that keep you busy and reward others, even if you have no immediate reward therefrom, keep serving others with whatever you can afford to do. Such activities will open positive doors for you in good time.

PRAYER

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, take hold of my heart and fill me with your divine spirit of life and love. I shall live, but not die. I commit all my anxiety and confusion to your able hands. Take dominion and preeminence in Jesus name. Amen.

FURTHER READING: Joshua 1:6-8; James 4: 1 – 17; Ecclesiastes 3:1