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Your Question:
What happens when I feel like I've lost everything?
Answer:
When I feel like I've lost everything, I'm reminded that God doesn't expect me to endure on my own. It's a humbling realization that my reliance on Him has waned, and I'm now relying on worldly opinion. This is a danger zone, as I neglect to focus my eyes on Him. It's only when God brings me to a sudden stop that I'll realize I've been the loser. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with depression, and I've come to understand that it's often accompanied by questions about God, ourselves, hope, and meaning. It's a spiritual drain that needs to be corrected immediately. When I'm feeling lost and hopeless, I try to focus on the spiritual essence of my situation. I remind myself that depression is not just a feeling, but a spiritual reality that requires a spiritual response. I need to take my soul to task, ask for help, and force-feed myself Scripture and words of hope. In times of despair, I'm reminded that my worth is not found in my work or profession, but in my relationship with God. When my work collapses, I'm faced with the reality of the spiritual deeps, where I've always believed meaning to be. But instead of finding meaning, I'm left with nothing. It's a painful realization, but one that I've learned to confront head-on. I've come to understand that my emotions can be deceiving, and that my feelings can tell me I'm still in the past, even when I'm not. It's a reminder to stay vigilant and to seek help when I need it.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
christian theology
millard erickson
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