fear of eternity

[lyn87]

I am not sure where this idea came from, and why it consumes me so much and others fail to obsess over it like I do but I am terrified of eternity after death.  I am not afraid of dying, but of eternity afterwards.  Do we remain aware of things?  This notion, even the idea of being in a happy place like heaven forever, terrifies me.  Anything, no matter how good, that continues without end, is my worst fear, and thinking about it literally forms knots in my stomach and intense fear.  I know that the answer to this can not be proven, and most would find relief in the idea of eternity, but it is my worst fear.  Does anyone else share this fear?  What can I do?  

[NunyaBizzness]

Do any of y'all know of any good books to read about this subject besides the Bible? I know that sounds bad, that's not what I meant. I have read the Bible, and continue reading It. It can be a Christian-based book. I've searched the internet but can't really find what I'm looking for, IF I even know myself what I'm looking for.

[lene54]

That's one way you know you are a Christian.  There has been a change in you.  You can pray for your enemies, because you have the love of God in you.  Lean on him and he will help you with your fears.  

[PiloGermanotta]

I'm glad i found this post! I thought i was the only person on earth with this problem & fear, it started when i was a little kid, now i'm 19 & i can totally relate to the panic attack & the intense feeling of going out and scream or hug someone! it just feels so horrible! i mean I've read that there had been a lot of past lives in each of us & there will be more, but eventually someday the end of all those reincarnations will come & that's how eternity will begin & it just scares me of thinking, that we will be there just forever & there will be no more stuff to do but just being there... I just hope it's not as scary as i think it is but so far it has freaked me the hell out D: At least some people think the same way as i do. You're not alone, we all have that fear & will have to face it together someday /:

[DLP3316]

I started having this fear in an extreme way about two years ago at the age of 55. This happened as I took a look at the horrible mess I had made of my life and the lives of others. I asked God, not even sure that there was a God listening, what God wanted me to want. This was remarkable for me as I had always done things the way that I wanted. Hence the train wreck I call my life. I am a christian now and the struggle continues but with one caveat. I have done my best to stop asking questions that I do not think can be answered. The reason is that these questions have driven me to the brink of insanity. If there is a devil then it would seem that this is just another device to destroy our quality of life. All joy is robbed because of fear. The bible says perfect loves drives out all fear. Not that I exist at all in perfect love but something has changed in me that I cannot explain. Like the fact that I genuinely pray for my enemies. This is so unlike me. But it seems to have helped. I am grateful for this.

[DLP3316]

I started having this fear in an extreme way about two years ago at the age of 55. This happened as I took a look at the horrible mess I had made of my life and the lives of others. I asked God, not even sure that there was a God listening, what God wanted me to want. This was remarkable for me as I had always done things the way that I wanted. Hence the train wreck I call my life. I am a christian now and the struggle continues but with one caveat. I have done my best to stop asking questions that I do not think can be answered. The reason is that these questions have driven me to the brink of insanity. If there is a devil then it would seem that this is just another device to destroy our quality of life. All joy is robbed because of fear. The bible says perfect loves drives out all fear. Not that I exist at all in perfect love but something has changed in me that I cannot explain. Like the fact that I genuinely pray for my enemies. This is so unlike me. But it seems to have helped. I am grateful for this.

[lene54]

I think we are called deep thinkers.  My Dad was the same way. I tried talking to some of my friends about it, but they didn't have a clue how I felt.   I used to be like you and I learned I had no control over it.  I decided God had this, and he knows what we can handle.  I don't think we will think like we do now.  We are to be like him.  Try not to dwell on going on and on.  Try to just be happy that you are going to be in a wonderful place that you will never want to leave.  You will be with God and all your loved ones that are believers.