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Your Question:
How can I still be grateful for what I have when I've lost so much?
Answer:
Losing so much can be overwhelming, and it's natural to feel like you've been stripped of everything. But I want to share with you something that's helped me, and my congregation at our church, during tough times. It's the practice of gratitude. When we focus on the things we've lost, it's easy to get bogged down in the negative. But when we take the time to count our blessings, no matter how small they may seem, we begin to shift our perspective. As we reflect on the good things in our lives, we start to see that they're not just mere coincidences, but rather God's blessings. And that realization can bring us comfort and peace. I remember a time when our church was going through a difficult period, and I encouraged everyone to start a gratitude journal. It was amazing to see how it changed their outlook on life. They began to see the beauty in the everyday things, and it gave them hope for a brighter future. For me, personally, it's been a game-changer. As a pastor, I've seen people struggle with depression and anxiety, but when they focus on gratitude, it can be a powerful tool in pushing back against those feelings. It's not about ignoring the struggles or pretending everything is okay when it's not. It's about acknowledging the difficulties, but also recognizing the good that's still present in our lives. And that's where faith comes in – trusting that God is working everything out for our good, even when it doesn't feel like it.
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building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
depression
edward welch
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
practicing the way
john mark comer
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
mere christianity
c s lewis
historical reliability of the new testament
blomberg
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