Word of Encouragemnt Devotional: Rising Above Discouragement

Discouragement never comes at an opportune time. Usually discouragement hits you the hardest when you are in need of encouragement the most.

Discouragement happens when:

·         You are not making progress as you would like or you have made progress and are moving forward

·         Prolonged sickness or reoccurring sickness

·         A sin or habit seems relentless to break

·         Others seem to be progressing while you are not getting as far

·         You have invaded the enemy’s camp

·         Your prayers seem to go unheard

How to rise above discouragement:

Don’t entertain the lies of the enemy. When you feel discouraged, recognize the enemy would love to keep you that way. Tell yourself that you will not always feel discouraged and ask God to send you encouragement your way. Reflect on what is currently going right in your life, focusing on the good. Remember in times past where you were successful and overcame a problem or situation.

Reflect: The enemy often sends discouragement so that you will not move forward and will remain stuck in your current situation. Rebuke the spirit of discouragement in the name of Jesus. Begin praising God and speak out the opposite of what you are feeling.

Meditate:

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22