Don't Two: Taming Discouragement

Don't Be Discouraged
For I AM
Your God.
God
Isaiah 41:10b

Years ago, I listened to a U.S. Military Veteran make a statement in which  he reported what gave him the power to get his life back on track after all the trauma of war.  He said, "One of the things I have learned is to let God do what God does and I will do what I do."  In other words, he had grown to the place where he could see that he had previously tried to live as if he were the god of his life.  In so doing he came up way short of what he needed to overcome life challenges. And when I say "way short" that is an understatement.

Focusing on ourselves and our abilities, or the lack thereof, rarely ever works. Focusing on the one, who is unquestionably greater than we are, has proven time and time again to be life changing.  God is indeed greater than our my problems, flaws, brokenness and sin. If we sincerely cast all our cares or anxieties on Him, He will, by the power of the Holy Spirit, share the lionshare of the load or burden.  If we surrender to Him all our challenges, including our discouragement, something changes.  It especially changes inside each one of us, which transforms the outside of each one of us.

So, when when we are discouraged, it really is okay, but not so good for us to stay discouraged.  God is not beating you up for being discouraged; however, God's remedy is to change your focus. Let go and let God. Instead of focusing on you problems, focus on the problem solver.  Look for the possibilities God reveals.

Then be blessed 2day ... especially today.

SoJourner

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