Very few days go by without a thought or two of discouragement. It is not those days, in which the passing thought seems to just come and go quickly, that seems to bother you. It is those days where the bottom falls out of your life, and stays that way for days, weeks, or even months, that drain you of all your energy.
Is there no remedy for such an undertow of negative emotions? Be of good cheer! Just because those feeling come into your life, does not mean they have to stay there. A woman once said, “I may tremble on the Rock, but the Rock never trembles under me.” Now, those are some wise words. Jesus Christ is that Rock. As you stand and put full trust in Him, you can withstand anything. Christ gives you all the resources you need to overcome anything this world, or even Satan, may throw your way.
Jesus teaches, and the Holy Spirit moves in many people’s lives: “As He spoke these things, many came to believe in Him” (John 8:30; NASV). To those Jews who came to Him and believed that Christ is the Messiah, He gives them a great spiritual insight, “and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:32; NASV). What is true about making those new believers free is, also, true of making you free from all those discouraging times in your life. And what is that? It is the truth of the Holy Bible. As you focus your attention on the Scriptures, and put them into daily practice, your discouragement will leave as fast as your breath evaporates on a cold day.
To overcome discouragement, it is best to attack it as soon as possible. Read the Holy Bible. Pray. And fill your mind with positive thoughts. Overcoming discouragement is possible. Live your life to glorify Christ! Do so right now!
