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Your Question:
How can I still believe in myself when everything feels lost?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of hopelessness bearing down on you. It's as if everything feels lost, and you're struggling to find your footing. I want you to know that I've been there too, in my own battles with darkness. It's possible that you're going through the motions, feeling like you've tried everything but still feeling stuck. But here's the thing: it's not about being stuck; it's about being willing to take yourself to task, to confront the fears and doubts that are holding you back. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of hopelessness and isolation. But I want to remind you that feelings can lie. Just because you feel like God has abandoned you doesn't mean that He has. In fact, the Bible says, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17). So, I encourage you to seek out scripture, to pray specifically about the obstacles in your life, and to ask for Christ to enlighten you and give you strength to overcome. You see, my friend, it's not about being strong or self-sufficient; it's about trusting in God's goodness and love for you. He doesn't ask you to believe because He's on a divine ego trip, but because He loves you and wants to save you from your sins. You need a Savior, and I know I do too. So, I urge you to take a step back, to examine where you've become sluggish spiritually, and to begin to trust in God's goodness, even when it feels like everything is lost.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
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