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Your Question:
Why did I have to lose my sense of self, and my family, and my business?
Answer:
I can relate to the pain and struggle you've been through. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of hopelessness and despair. It's as if they've lost their sense of self, their relationships, and their purpose. I believe that this sense of disconnection comes from a lack of self-determination and a failure to take responsibility for oneself. In my own life, I've struggled with feelings of anger and resentment towards others, which ultimately turned inward and consumed me. I felt like a hypocrite, pretending to be someone I wasn't. But as I began to confront my own flaws and weaknesses, I started to see things from a different perspective. I realized that my sense of identity and purpose wasn't tied to external validation or achievements, but rather to my relationship with God and my family. For me, things began to change when I started to focus on building stronger relationships with my wife, Susan, and our children, Joshua and Rebecca. I began to prioritize love and service over my own desires and ambitions. I also started to talk to myself about God's love and grace, rather than listening to my own voices of hopelessness. By doing so, I felt a sense of peace and purpose that I hadn't experienced before. I encourage you to do the same – to take responsibility for yourself, to confront your weaknesses, and to seek a deeper relationship with God and others.
Sources:
christian theology
millard erickson
depression
edward welch
on guard
william lane craig
sacred marriage
gary thomas
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
basic christianity
john stott
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