why do i feel like i'm losing my sense of purpose as a caregiver?

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I can relate to feeling like I'm losing my sense of purpose as a caregiver. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with depression, and I've struggled with it myself. I've come to realize that my purpose can't be just about getting rid of depression, but about living a life that's oriented towards God. When I'm focused on serving others, especially my family, I feel a sense of purpose that's not dependent on my own emotions.

As a husband and father, I've learned that my purpose is not just about meeting my own needs, but about loving and serving my wife and children. When I'm not doing that, I feel like I'm losing my sense of direction. My wife, Susan, has noticed when I'm not being as involved and loving, and it affects our relationship. I've come to realize that my purpose is not just about feeling loving, but about acting loving, even when it's hard. As I focus on serving others, I'm reminded that my purpose is not just about me, but about glorifying God.

I've found that as I trust God for strength and guidance, I'm able to grow and change, and my purpose becomes more clear. It's not about trying to achieve some grand purpose, but about living each day with intention and purpose. As I serve my family and others, I'm reminded that my purpose is not just about what I do, but about who I am in Christ. I'm an ambassador for the King of love, and that gives me hope and direction, even in the midst of struggles with depression.

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