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Pastimes : Ask and You Shall Receive
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To: gregor who started this subject9/13/2004 10:55:06 PM
From: calgal   of 14396
 
11 September


Defeating Discouragement
NEHEMIAH 2:17-20

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. What can be done to minimize our down time?

First, recognize 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 in which 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 realize 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.

Is there a broken wall needing repair in your life? He who is in you is greater than any obstacle hindering its repair.

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