Some thoughts on life, questions and faith

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how many of us go through life with big questions hanging in the background like where we’re headed, what we’re meant to be doing and why the world feels the way it does. It's definitely something that’s been coming up more as I try to be more intentional about how I live and what kind of man I want to be.

I know a lot of people aren’t religious (or even anti religious) and I get that. I wasn’t raised super religious or anything and for a long time the Bible felt like a book that didn’t really connect to real life. But that’s changed for me.

I started looking into it more seriously. I was at a point where I needed something real and stable. What I found wasn’t just a “religion” it was a different way of seeing life.

Some of the stuff that stood out to me:

1. The Bible talks about mental health and emotional struggles in ways that actually make sense. It doesn’t sugar coat how hard life can be but it also gives practical tools for dealing with it.

2. It mentions things way ahead of their time...like the Earth “hanging on nothing” (Job 26:7) or isolating the sick long before germ theory existed. When you compare it to the science of the time it's crazy to think about.

3. It’s full of thoughts about human nature, the way history repeats itself, the craving we have for justice, peace and love… stuff that we all feel deep down whether we believe in God or not.

Right now I’m in the middle of learning and growing spiritually. I’ve been studying the Bible more regularly, going to meetings and trying to build a real relationship with God. It’s something I take really seriously.

I’m not sharing this to preach or convert anyone but I'm putting it out there in case you’ve ever wondered if there’s more to life than what we’re usually shown. Even if you’re not into religion there’s value in doing research and considering questions:

What kind of person do I want to be?
What really matters when it’s all said and done?
Is there more to life than just surviving?

If you’ve ever been curious about the Bible or faith in general I’d say keep an open mind, ask questions and do your own research. One site I’ve found really helpful is jw.org.... It’s free with no ads and you can explore whatever topics you’re interested in without any pressure. 

If you're into science, history or have any specific questions about practically any aspect of life they probably have something on there about it so it's a really good source for anyone.