We get loads of situational questions from people who are struggling, and Pastor John and

I are honored that so many of you entrust us with some really gut-wrenching emails.

I only wish we could address them all, but we can't.

We can address a few of them.

Like this question from a burned-out dad, he writes in anonymously.

Pastor John, I love your work and I love how seriously you take the Bible.

Thank you.

I just turned 40, married for 11 years.

We have three special needs kids under 10.

Only our oldest is out of diapers.

All have autism or developmental issues.

I've been a follower of Jesus for 13 years.

I'm easily sorrowful and find it impossible to be always rejoicing.

So I can grant you in 610.

I get so worn down, discouraged, and sometimes outright bitter and angry because as much as

I love my kids, taking care of them is hard for me and for my wife.

I've even confessed in the past to hating my job as a father.

How do I love my family like God wants me to, and how do I find peace and joy in all of

this despite how taxing it is?

Just feels like no matter how hard I try or how much I do, I'm barely getting it all done.

I hate that I sometimes resent my kids and my wife in this life.

Now the middle-aged years have arrived and I fear burnout, even of running away.

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