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Your Question:
How can I still keep my dignity when I'm losing everything?
Answer:
My dear friend, I can sense the weight of your struggles. Losing everything can be a daunting experience, and it's natural to feel a loss of dignity in the process. But let me tell you, as someone who has walked with God for many years, that true dignity is not found in material possessions or earthly success. It's found in our relationship with God. You see, the more I lose, the more I gain. This is a principle that runs throughout life, and it's one that I've experienced firsthand. When I lose my life to save it, as Jesus taught us in Luke 9:24, I find that I'm able to pour myself out for others and experience the liberating insouciance of self-forgetfulness. This is not a natural human tendency, but rather a spiritual one that comes from surrendering to God's will. So, how can you keep your dignity when you're losing everything? It's simple: give up your attachment to the things you're losing. Recognize that they're not the source of your worth or dignity. Instead, focus on the eternal things that God has promised to you. Cultivate a sense of humility and self-denial, and trust that God will provide for you in ways that you cannot even imagine. As I always say to my congregation, "Lift up only Him" (John 12:32), and He will lift you up in return.
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