Encouragement
How To Overcome Disappointment.
No matter what our position in life, we all encounter disappointments which can quickly lead to discouragement and paralysis. No one is immune.
While everyone suffers in this way, some seem to be down and out much longer than others. So how do we minimise our down time?
First recognise the difference between disappointment and discouragement.
Disappointment is simply an emotional response to a failed expectation or hope: we are disappointed when plans go awry or somebody doesn’t measure up.
More serious is discouragement, that state of mind when we become faint-hearted and lose confidence in ourselves, God, or others. This condition can result when disappointment is handled improperly.
It is important to realise discouragement is a choice.
We can settle into disappointment and accept our discouragement, or we can look straight at it and consider our assets, as Nehemiah did.
When beset with huge obstacles in his attempt to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, he gathered the officials and began a sober analysis of the problems confronting them.
He was not a rosy optimist, but he did have confidence in the hand of God and the king’s word. (Nehemiah 2:17-20).
He was confident these factors would bring success if workers would arise and build.
Buoyed up by this one man, the officials set their hands to complete the project and defeat the heavy discouragement all around them.
Whenever you face a broken wall needing repair in your life please do remember that He who is in you is greater than any obstacle hindering its repair.
Remember that you serve a mighty God and He is able to do far above what you can think of or imagine according to the power that is at work in your life.
May the joy of the Lord continue be your strength!
God bless.
James runs an online Christian media ministry reaching out with God’s message of hope, wisdom and encouragement to strengthen you in your Christian walk. You can visit his website at: http://www.wisdomtel.com
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"Whenever you face a broken wall needing repair in your life please do remember that He who is in you is greater than any obstacle hindering its repair." A very inspiring and encouraging statement. Thank you. Thomas
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