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Your Question:
How do I find the strength to keep going when everything feels so dark?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of darkness bearing down on you, and I want you to know that you're not alone. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the same feelings of hopelessness and despair. But I want to remind you of the power that resides within you - the power of the Holy Spirit. Remember what Jesus said, "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4). This is a powerful truth that can give you the strength to stand firm in the midst of darkness. It's also essential to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and not on the problems surrounding you. Our spiritual strength begins to drain when we stop lifting our eyes to Him (Isaiah 53:1). So, take a moment to reflect on your relationship with God. Are you drawing your life from Him, or are you depending on something else for strength and freshness? If you're not drawing from God, you won't realize when His power is gone. But if you give yourself to Him spiritually, you'll find that you get more strength. In times of darkness, it's easy to get caught up in trying to figure out why things are the way they are. But I want to encourage you to look up from the stubborn darkness and remember that God is with you. Fill your mind with the thought that He is there, and when difficulties arise, it will be as easy as breathing to remember that He knows all about it. Trust in His sovereignty and goodness, and you'll find that you have the strength to keep going, even in the darkest of times.
Sources:
kingdom of the occult
walter martin
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
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