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Your Question:
how do i balance my desire to help others with my own needs?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've learned that balancing my desire to help others with my own needs is a delicate task. It's easy to get caught up in serving others and forget to take care of myself, but that's not what God intended. In fact, Scripture reminds us that we have been given gifts to serve others, but we also have needs that must be met by others (1 Cor. 12). It's essential to recognize that I'm not alone in this struggle, and that seeking advice and guidance from others is a wise and biblical approach (Prov. 20:18). When it comes to helping others, it's crucial to understand that our motivation should come from a desire to love and serve others, not just to alleviate our own guilt or sense of duty. As the Bible says, "Always be willing to share and give to others" (Acts 20:35). This means being willing to sacrifice our own needs and desires for the sake of others, just as Jesus did for us. And it's not just about giving; it's also about receiving. We must be willing to receive help and support from others, just as we offer it to them. Ultimately, balancing our desire to help others with our own needs requires a deep understanding of our own limitations and vulnerabilities. We must recognize that we can't do it alone and that we need the help and support of others. As the Bible says, "We were created to need other people" (Heb. 12:2). By acknowledging our need for others and being willing to receive help, we can learn to love and serve others in a way that is authentic and sustainable. And as we do, we'll find that our own needs are met, not in spite of our service to others, but because of it.
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