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Your Question:
can i really be expected to keep fighting?
Answer:
My friend, I can relate to the feeling of wanting to give up. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the same emotions. It's easy to feel like we're fighting a losing battle, especially when it comes to our desires and expectations. James says that our quarrels and fights often come from our own desires that we can't seem to fulfill. It's like we're looking for answers in all the wrong places. But here's the thing: God doesn't expect us to fight alone. He gives us each other, and He gives us His church to support us. When we feel like we're exhausted and can't go on, we need to call for help. Just like a tag-team wrestling match, we can lean on each other and persevere. And when we're feeling down, we need to remember that our faith isn't based on our victories, but on the Word of God. We must do what He wants us to do, even when it's hard. As a husband and father, I know that it's easy to feel like we're not doing enough. But God doesn't expect us to be perfect. He wants us to rely on Him, not on our own strength. When we're feeling frustrated or defeated, we need to speak our hearts to Him and trust in His goodness. He's our refuge, our rock, and our strength. So even when it feels like we're fighting a losing battle, we need to keep going, knowing that God is with us every step of the way.
Sources:
sacred marriage
gary thomas
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
depression
edward welch
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
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