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Your Question:
What's the meaning of life when everything feels like it's against me?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of despair and hopelessness in your words. It's as if everything is against you, and you're struggling to find purpose in life. I want you to know that I've been there too, in a sense. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of emptiness and phoniness, like you described. It's a painful and isolating experience, but I want to remind you that you're not alone. I believe that the meaning of life is not something we grasp or clutch, but rather it's found in its full, true meaning. It's in surrendering to a higher power, in this case, God. When we turn our will over to Him, we begin to see the world and ourselves in a different light. We realize that life is a gift from God, and it belongs to Him ultimately. Our lives are not our own, but rather a sacred trust that we hold in high value. In the midst of darkness and despair, it's easy to lose sight of this truth. But I want to encourage you to focus on who God is and what He's doing in your heart today. Remember that you're an ambassador for the King of love, and that you have a purpose in life. It's not about you or your circumstances; it's about God's love and redemption. As the Bible says, "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6). Hold onto this truth, my friend, and know that there is hope and purpose in life.
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william lane craig
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robertson mcquilkin
depression
edward welch
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
where the conflict really lies
alvin plantinga
historical adam
stanley gundry
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
reasonable faith
william lane craig
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