How do I keep going when every door is slammed shut?

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I can relate to feeling like every door is slammed shut. As a pastor, I've seen many people face challenges and setbacks that seem insurmountable. But I've learned that it's in those moments that we must dig deep and find the strength to keep going. For me, it's about remembering why I'm doing what I'm doing. As a husband and father, I want to provide for my family and give them the best possible life. When faced with obstacles, I remind myself of the promises of God, like the one in Hebrews 13:5, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

It's also about perspective. When my contractor finally handed me the keys to our new home, it was a moment of great joy and accomplishment. But I also remember the many doors that had to be slammed shut before we got to that point. The delays, the setbacks, the times when it seemed like everything was falling apart. But we persevered, and in the end, it was all worth it. I think that's what keeps me going when every door is slammed shut - the knowledge that there's always a way forward, even if it's not immediately apparent.

As a parent, I've seen my own children face their own share of challenges and setbacks. My son Joshua, for example, has had to deal with his own share of disappointments and rejections. But I've always encouraged him to keep going, to keep pushing forward, even when it seems like every door is slammed shut. And you know what? He's learned to do just that. He's learned to trust in himself and in God, and to know that every setback is an opportunity to learn and grow. That's what I want for my daughter Rebecca too, and for anyone who's facing their own struggles.

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