Benefits of believing in eternal life

One of the benefits of believing in eternal life must be that when one is confronted (or perhaps in a position to appreciate) with a truly poignant moment, you can simply enjoy the moment for what it is, knowing there will be a never ending supply of such moments to come. The alternative is to be cognizant of the diminishing opportunities to enjoy such happiness and joy, as one progresses in an inevitable journey to a terminal and final end.