Winning Over Discouragement

Psalms 31:24, 77:11-13, Deuteronomy 31:8, Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 40:31, Jeremiah 29:11

As things go the way one did not anticipate, life changes and people neglect to share it. It then becomes easy to slip into discouragement.  It has been said that discouragement is “the loss of confidence and enthusiasm.”

Discouragement comes often when a believer:

• Feels like God is gone

• Does not get the answers to prayer when and what they expected

• Senses they are out of resources

• Focuses on the challenges and problems of the day

In Psalm 77 we are reminded to:

• Think on the greatness of God and His works

• Talk to others about God’s works.

• Worship the Lord

• Focus on the promises of God

Discouragement often leads one to think and do things they would never do. Then now, out of frustration and challenge, they are involved in words and actions that are not pleasing to the Lord. 

My declaration: I will center my mind (inner person) on God and His works in my life and allow Him to work through my life to be a blessing to others.