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Your Question:
can i start over?
Answer:
The temptation to turn back. It's a common struggle, one that I've seen many people face. As a pastor, I've had the privilege of walking alongside individuals through some of the darkest moments of their lives, and I've seen firsthand how easy it is to become complacent in our victories. It's natural to think that after experiencing a great victory, we're less likely to stumble. But the truth is, it's often in the midst of our greatest triumphs that we become most vulnerable to temptation. I've seen it happen in my own life, and I've seen it happen in the lives of those I've counseled. The greatest enemy of spiritual growth is not the devil, but rather our own complacency. As a husband and father, I've learned to be vigilant in my own life, to stay alert to the potential pitfalls that can lead me astray. I've seen my own children, Joshua and Rebecca, face similar temptations, and I've had to remind them that even in the midst of success, we must remain humble and aware of our weaknesses. It's a lesson that I've learned through my own experiences, and one that I try to pass on to those I serve as a pastor.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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