Encouragement for the Discouraged
It seems like discouragement is not hard to find these days. As soon as life begins to turn out differently than we planned, we find ourselves becoming downcast and our thoughts become self-focused.
Repeatedly in Scripture, God’s people are told to “be of good courage” or “be of good cheer.” “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) That should be enough to keep us encouraged right there.
I know life is hard but the fact remains that God is still good. He is there when no one else is. When your friends stop answering your phone calls, God is just a call away. He desires you to “cast all your care upon Him for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) He doesn’t need you to help carry your load; He’s more than happy to carry the whole thing on your behalf. When you let go, you will feel instant relief. And then you can smile wholeheartedly and begin to encourage others, being that “light of the world” that you were called to be.
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