Our hardest battles in life will occur with the things we value most.

These struggles will occur in both directions. Sometimes, the problem is we are fighting too hard for something we should let go - a grandiose dream, a prideful goal, a poisonous relationship. Other times, the problem is that we are not fighting hard enough for something we should sacrifice to keep - a difficult marriage, a loyal friend, a life calling. The question we should ask ourselves is, am I being selfish here? What is my sin in this battle? Are there other people who are sinning but that I have not confronted them about? What is my natural reaction that I must wrestle against?