Not even the most optimistic of the prophets and seers of today, either secular or sacred, looking into the future, see any hope in the affairs of men as they are. This is not only the way some felt about life, it is the way some feel today. And when you think of it, without the Lord, it is really the logical conclusion of an honest look at life. The truth is that life without the Lord is one of frustration and despair. I'm not sure how people bear up without a strong and secure faith in Jesus.
Life is extremely short as it is.
How quickly the days turn into weeks, the weeks into months, the months into years. It was only yesterday that we were children. Now we're adults, and time is passing quickly. Life can be hard, at time, difficult. And to think that when you die, it's all over.