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Your Question:
Why do I feel like I'm just going through the motions?
Answer:
I can relate to feeling like you're just going through the motions. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with this sense of emptiness and disconnection. It's as if they're just going through the motions of their daily lives, without any sense of purpose or passion. I've been there myself, feeling like I'm just trying to survive the day, rather than truly living it. But the truth is, this is a battle. It's a spiritual battle, and it requires us to take ourselves to task. We can't just sit back and wait for things to change; we have to be willing to take action. As the scripture says, "When the Lord disciplines you, let Him have His way with you." This means allowing God to put us into a right-standing relationship with Him, and trusting that He will guide us through the darkness. I think what's holding you back is the idea that you need to feel something before you can act. But the truth is, sometimes we have to force-feed ourselves with spiritual disciplines, even when we don't feel like it. This is what it means to be a virtuous person, to do what's right even when we don't feel like it. It's not about being a hypocrite or pretending to be something we're not; it's about being obedient to God's will, even when it's hard.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
practicing the way
john mark comer
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
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