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Your Question:
How do I keep going when everything seems to be falling apart?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've seen my fair share of challenges that can make it feel like everything is falling apart. But I've learned that it's in those moments that we must dig deep and find the strength to keep going. The first step is to identify any sin in our lives that may be contributing to the problem. We must confess it and seek forgiveness, just as I do when I'm struggling with my own weaknesses. When faced with a crisis that seems insurmountable, it's easy to lose sight of God's perspective. We start to focus on our difficulties and wonder why they're happening to us. But instead, we should make our troubles a faith issue. We should remember that God brings challenges to make us stronger and better, and that He is always with us, even in the midst of turmoil. As I often tell my congregation, we must learn to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when we don't understand what's happening. In times of struggle, it's essential to take proactive steps to handle failure and keep moving forward. We must determine how we will react to both small and significant setbacks, and then take action to implement a new strategy. This might involve prayer, seeking accountability from a trusted friend or mentor, or simply making a decision to take a different path. By taking the initiative and making a decision to move forward, we can break free from the cycle of despair and find the strength to keep going, even when everything seems to be falling apart.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
depression
edward welch
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
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