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Your Question:
What do I do when I'm forced to choose between my family and my health?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've had to navigate difficult choices between family and health. When faced with a decision that pits my loved ones against my well-being, I turn to my faith for guidance. I remind myself that God's sovereignty is at work, even in the midst of challenging circumstances. I pray for wisdom and strength to make the right choice, trusting that God will make my choice for me if I remain faithful. In my experience, it's essential to prioritize my relationship with my wife, Susan, and our children, Joshua and Rebecca. As a family, we've learned to communicate openly and work together to find solutions that benefit everyone. I've also come to realize that I shouldn't impose my own family's patterns and ways of doing things on our family. Instead, Susan and I work together to create new patterns and ways of doing things that fit our unique situation. When it comes to making a choice between family and health, I try to focus on what God says is my responsibility. I ask myself, "What is God's calling in my life right now?" I remind myself that I'm God's ambassador, and I have a purpose in my life. I focus on taking care of my physical and emotional health, not just for my own sake, but also so that I can be a better husband, father, and pastor. By doing so, I trust that God will guide me in making the right choice, even when it's difficult.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
sacred marriage
gary thomas
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
old testament theology
waltke
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
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