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Your Question:
Is it selfish to want to keep fighting when everyone else tells me to give up?
Answer:
As I reflect on the question of whether it's selfish to want to keep fighting when everyone else tells you to give up, I'm reminded of a powerful passage from Scripture. It says, "Christ says Give me All. I don't want so much of your time and so much of your money and so much of your work: I want You." This resonates deeply with me as a Christian and a pastor. When we surrender to God, it's not about giving up, but about giving Him control. In my experience, many people struggle with the idea of surrender because they feel it's selfish to prioritize their own desires and needs. However, the Bible teaches us that it's not selfish to seek our own good, but rather, it's about seeking God's will and purpose in our lives. When we surrender to Him, we're not giving up, but rather, we're allowing Him to work through us and meet the needs of those around us. This is a key principle in my marriage with Susan, where we've learned to prioritize our relationship with God and trust Him to meet our needs. As I think about my own struggles with depression and character-building experiences, I'm reminded that surrender is not a one-time event, but a ongoing process. It's not about giving up, but about giving God control and trusting Him to work through us. When we surrender to Him, we're not alone, but rather, we're part of a larger community that's striving to follow Him. So, to answer your question, it's not selfish to want to keep fighting and seeking God's will, even when everyone else tells you to give up. In fact, it's the most selfless and courageous thing we can do.
Sources:
mere christianity
c s lewis
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
sacred marriage
gary thomas
systematic theology
wayne grudem
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
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