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Your Question:
What do I do when I feel like giving up because it's all too much?
Answer:
When I feel like giving up, I try to take a step back and remember the reasons why I'm struggling. I think about the difficulties my wife Susan faces, and I try to see things from her perspective. I remind myself to be thankful for her, rather than focusing on her shortcomings. As it says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, I try to give thanks in all circumstances, even when things seem overwhelming. It's easy to get caught up in feeling trapped and hopeless, but I've learned that there are always choices to be made. I can choose to fight, to try to survive the day, or I can choose to seek help and support. I can talk to a trusted friend, or seek guidance from Scripture. I can remember that I'm not alone, and that there is joy set before me, even in the midst of struggle (Hebrews 12:2). When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I try to reorient myself by recalling the nature of the human heart. I remember that we were created to need other people, and that seeking help and support is a sign of strength, not weakness. I try to focus on the things that bring me joy, like playing chess or reading science fiction novels. And I remind myself that, as a pastor, I have a responsibility to care for others, and that includes caring for myself and seeking help when I need it.
Sources:
sacred marriage
gary thomas
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
mere christianity
c s lewis
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