Biblical Answer

Overcoming the Feeling of Losing

When you feel like you're losing, it's essential to examine the root cause of your spiritual sluggishness. According to the text, the feeling of losing interest spiritually often stems from a point where you failed to do something that you knew you should do. This failure can be a sign of a deeper issue, such as putting your trust in something other than Christ. It's crucial to acknowledge this and seek help from God and others.

The Sin of Hopelessness

The text suggests that your present hopelessness is sin. This means that you need to confess your sin and seek God's help to overcome it. You can do this by praying and asking God to help you react by faith to any future failures. It's also essential to be proactive about a new strategy to handle failure. This involves applying your new strategy to the next failure, rather than waiting for faith to be inserted into your heart. Seeking the Lord and keeping the cross close at hand can help you overcome the feeling of losing.

Practicing Faith and Seeking Help

To overcome the feeling of losing, it's crucial to practice faith and seek help from others. You can do this by reading Scripture, seeking wise counsel from others, and attending support groups like Al Anon. Keeping the cross close at hand and remembering that God has moved toward you and taken the initiative to forgive your sins can also help. By doing so, you can overcome the devastating power of pain and feel lighter. Remember, God's sovereignty is at work in your life, and He can help you overcome the feeling of losing if you seek Him and His help. (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)