My friend, I can relate to feeling exhausted and wondering if it's worth continuing the fight. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with depression and addiction, and I've walked alongside them through the darkest of times. It's a heavy burden to carry, and it's easy to feel like giving up. But I want to remind you that you're not alone in this fight. God gives us community, friends, and family to support us, just like the church is a team effort, as I like to call it. We're all in this together, and when we feel like we're at the ropes, we can reach out and touch someone's hand for help.
You see, the enemy wants us to feel isolated and alone, but that's not what God intends. He wants us to rely on each other, to support each other, and to lift each other up. And when we do, we can find the strength to keep going, even when it feels like the battle is too long. I've seen it in my own life, and I've seen it in the lives of those I've pastored. We can do this, my friend, but we need to lean on each other and on God.
As I read through the Bible, I'm reminded that our desires can often lead to fights and quarrels. We want things that we don't have, and we struggle to get them. But James says that we don't get what we want because we're looking in the wrong place. Instead of placing demands on others, we need to look to God to meet our needs. And when we do, we can find peace and contentment, even in the midst of struggle. So, my friend, don't give up. Keep fighting, but don't do it alone. Reach out for help, and trust that God will give you the strength you need to keep going.