Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!
Psalms 31:24
We all get discouraged from time to time. Discouragement is the opposite of encouragement. If you find yourself discouraged today then today’s Scripture is just for you.
Many people throughout the Bible were discouraged at some point in time. Elijah experienced a great mountaintop revival and then wanted to die.
Discouragement is rooted in the fact that things didn’t turn out the way we had planned. We all like good results but sometimes we must endure the hardships which build character in our lives.
The cure for discouragement is quite simple. You must realize that joy comes from a relationship with God through Jesus. Joy leads to encouragement.
Be on guard! Once you have great joy, Satan will desire to steal it away from you. Watch out for the people or things that come after your joy and the things you love.
Spending time with God will give you the best encouragement. No one ever comes into the presence of God and walks away discouraged. God fills our life with peace and hope.
Showing mercy and kindness towards others will encourage your spirit as well. Forgive those who have wronged you and you will begin to be encouraged.
Protect your joyful heart, produce faith by spending time alone with God, and practice forgiveness as often as you can.
Pray
Lord, when I am discouraged, help me to find time to spend with You. Give me faith to see the impossible and a heart to love others the same as You do.
