Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Lesson for Life 6


Discouragement will be easily sets in when you start to feel a sense of hopelessness about your future. But if you look beyond your circumstances to God, you'll discover the real hope and better future that He promises you.

Below are the 11 steps overcoming your discouragement:

Pray. Honestly vent your frustration to God. Pray for deliverance from circumstances that aren't God's will, and perseverance to endure circumstances that are His will until you learn all you're supposed to learn from them.

Remember Who God is. Shift your focus from your discouraging circumstances to God Himself. Trust that God will help you because that's consistent with His character.

Stick to your assignment. See if you can recognize a pattern to help you to discern if you're doing what you're supposed to be doing. If it seems as if you're doing is of God, then you just need to overcome some challenges while doing it. Fight discouragement by writing down a fresh vision how to continue it in the future.

Get guidance from a Christian leader. If your discouragement has become so deep that you're struggling to overcome it, share your concerns with a Christian leader who can give you biblical advice about how to move forward.

Take care of your physical health. Giving your body the care it needs will help you feel less discouraged. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.

Spend time with someone who isn't discouraged. Time in that person's positive presence will naturally make you feel better yourself.

Simplify your life. Base your schedule on your priorities. Don't waste time and energy on activities that don't reflect what's most important to you.

Share your faith with others. Whenever God gives you the opportunity to share your faith with non-Christians who seeking Him, do so. You'll remind yourself of how God has worked in your life and experience the joy of helping others discover Him.

Use the talents God has given you. Letting your talents lie dormant will only increase your sense of discouragement. Ask God to lead you to specific situations where you can put them to full use and to help others to become better people.

Resist Satan's efforts to discourage you more. When Satan tries to deceive you and you feel confused, pray to discern the truth. Keep in mind that God's power in you is greater than any of Satan's schemes.

Choose faith over fear & never give up!. Recognize that God is always with you. God may not change your circumstances when you'd like Him to, but He will always give you the encouragement you need to deal with them as long as necessary.

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