What's the point of fighting when I'm already beaten?

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As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the idea of fighting when they feel beaten. But the Bible teaches us that fighting is not about winning or losing, it's about perseverance and determination. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Paul writes, "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?... I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air." He's saying that we must run with purpose and determination, not just going through the motions.

The idea of fighting is not about being in control or winning, but about surrendering to God and allowing Him to work through us. As James 4:1-2 says, "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you?" We often fight with others because we're not satisfied with what we have, and we're looking to our spouse or others to meet our needs. But James says we should look to God to have our needs met, and then we can approach our relationships with a sense of peace and contentment.

As a husband and father, I've learned that fighting is not about winning or losing, but about growing and persevering. When I feel like I'm beaten, I remind myself that the battle is not against people, but against spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). I pray for strength and guidance from God, and I ask Him to help me see the battle from His perspective. When we fight with the right mindset, we can emerge stronger and more victorious, not because we won, but because we surrendered to God and allowed Him to work through us.

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