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Your Question:
How do I keep going when it feels like I'm drowning?
Answer:
I understand the feeling of being overwhelmed and drowning in life's challenges. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with similar emotions. My advice is to get out of your comfort zone and delve deeper into your spiritual life. It's like getting out of the harbor and into the great depths of God. When you know you should do something, but you're feeling sluggish, examine where you lost interest spiritually. You'll often find it's because you didn't do something you knew you should do. It's easy to get stuck in a rut, especially when it comes to our spiritual lives. I've been there myself, feeling like I'm just dabbling and splashing in the shallows of faith, afraid to dive deeper. But that's not what God calls us to. He wants us to swim, not just paddle. So, I encourage you to take a step back, breathe, and look at what your eyes can't see. Sometimes, it's not about feeling a certain way, but about taking action despite how you feel. For me, prayer is a crucial part of getting back on track. I usually pray the psalms, meditate on Scripture, and talk to God about my life. It's not always easy, and some days my mind is more like a banana tree filled with monkeys than a calm and peaceful lake. But that's okay. It's in those moments that I learn to let go and trust in God's presence. So, I urge you to keep going, even when it feels like you're drowning. You don't have to have it all figured out; just take the next step, and trust that God will be with you.
Sources:
mere christianity
c s lewis
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
how to pray
c s lewis
practicing the way
john mark comer
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