Do you ever feel tempted to give up? Do you feel overlooked, forgotten, mistreated and you want to quit? Satan's goal is to get you to do just that-quit. Discouragement is his favorite weapon.
Remember; while disappointments are inevitable, discouragement is a choice.
If you listen to the devil's whispers of doubt and fear, you will quickly find yourself trapped in self-pity. Soon after that we try to justify feelings of anger, envy and jealousy. Encouragement rarely comes to those who are trying to justify themselves.
If we are ever going to reach our full potential, we must realize a very important truth, GOD IS FOR US. He is not against us.
God often uses trials to position us for blessing. Even in times of disappointment He has our best in mind. He know how He wants to use the disappointment or hardship for our benefit and He desires that we see Him as our only source of salvation and blessing.
When you feel tempted to yield to discouragement, go to God in prayer. Tell Him all you are feeling--the unkind ways you have been treated that do not seem fair. You can write all this out in a letter to Him, get it out of yourself, don't complain to others. God knows your future and the direction your life will take. He wants you to totally depend on Him. Disappointments will come, focus your heart on Jesus.
If you are in a difficult place right now, ask the Lord to reveal His will and plan for your life. Committ yourself fully to Him and pray to obey ot matter what it costs. If you take this apporach, then God will provide for you in ways that far exceed human understanding.
From ANSWERS TO LIFE'S QUESTIONS by Charles Stanley
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