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Your Question:
How do we prioritize love when the world around us is falling apart when we're feeling anxious?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed by the world around them. When we're feeling anxious, it's easy to lose sight of what's truly important. But I believe that prioritizing love is key to finding inner peace and navigating difficult times. As the Bible says, "Love breaks down walls" (Ephesians 2:14). When we focus on loving others, we begin to see the world in a different light. For me, as a husband and father, prioritizing love means putting my family first. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've learned that commitment is the key to a successful marriage. It's not about feeling romantic or affectionate all the time, but about choosing to love and serve each other, even when it's hard. And as a parent, I try to model that same kind of love and commitment to my children, Joshua and Rebecca. By prioritizing love, we can build strong relationships that bring joy and peace, even in the midst of chaos. When we're feeling anxious, it's easy to get caught up in our own worries and fears. But when we focus on loving others, we begin to see that our troubles are not as big as we thought. We realize that we are not alone, and that God is with us, guiding and directing us. As the Bible says, "We love because he first loved us" (1 John 4:19). By prioritizing love, we can find inner peace and navigate even the most difficult times with hope and confidence.
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timothy keller
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john mark comer
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biblical critical theory
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john macarthur
sacred marriage
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true sexual morality
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