can i really start over when i've lost everything?

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As I reflect on your question, "Can I really start over when I've lost everything?" I'm reminded of the struggles we've all faced at some point in our lives. As a pastor, I've seen many people who've felt like they've lost everything - their job, their relationships, their sense of purpose. But the truth is, we can't undo our past, and we can't go back to redo our history. However, we can learn from our past mistakes and use them as opportunities for growth.

I've seen this in my own life, particularly in my relationship with my son Joshua. When he was younger, he struggled with making good choices, but through our conversations and prayer, he's learned from his mistakes and grown into a responsible young man. Similarly, when we face setbacks or failures, we have the opportunity to learn from them and start anew. As the Bible says, "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." (1 Corinthians 10:13)

So, can you really start over when you've lost everything? The answer is yes. It's not about erasing the past, but about learning from it and using it as a stepping stone for growth. As I always tell my congregation, "You can't exercise spiritual gifts you don't have, any more than you can come back from where you've never been." We have the power to choose how we respond to our past mistakes and failures. We can let them define us, or we can use them as opportunities to grow and start anew.

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