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Your Question:
Why do I have to struggle so much?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of struggle bearing down on you. As a pastor, I've seen many people like you, searching for answers to the questions that plague their minds. You're wondering why you have to struggle so much, and the truth is, it's not about the struggle itself, but about what we do with it. When we're faced with difficulties, our natural reaction is to ask, "Why is this happening to me?" But the Bible tells us that troubles are opportunities for God to make us stronger and better. It's a faith issue, my friend. When we focus on our problems, we lose God's perspective, but when we focus on Him, He shows up as magnificently larger than any troubles we may face. So, I want to encourage you to reorient yourself and recall the nature of the human heart. We're not just struggling with our problems; we're struggling with our own sinful nature. As someone once said, "When I was looking for God, He found me." Don't focus on the roadblocks in life; look beyond them to God, who is your Problem-Solver. He's seeking you more than you're seeking Him. And when you do, you'll find that your struggles become profitable, not because they're easy, but because they have purpose and are productive in your character development and self-sacrifice. So, don't give up, my friend. Keep seeking God, and He'll meet you in the midst of your struggles.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
mere christianity
c s lewis
sacred marriage
gary thomas
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