Dealing with discouragement through Christ!

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

At times, this happens to all believers. You shouldn’t be surprised because Jesus has told you believers will experience tribulation in the world. 

Jesus also promised He will give you peace in troubled times. This is not the peace of the world but the supernatural peace which comes from Heaven.

Discouragement is caused because we feel like God is not meeting our expectations. 

There will be set backs in your journey with God. They are unavoidable.

They are caused by Satan, your own mistakes, or engineered by God.

Sometimes we become discouraged because God has us put in cold storage and seems so distant.

Discouragement is designed to increase your faith and teach you patience. 

The danger in times of discouragement is allowing your emotions to control your thoughts and actions. 

This will just dig your hole deeper and it upsets God. You will face to the punishment of God for your actions. 

God hates believers who complain or grumble about their circumstances. This is like a slap in the face and denies what He has done for you on the Cross. 

You can deal with discouragement by prayer and letting go. Let God have His way and don’t argue with Him. 

Cast the burden upon the shoulders of God and ask Him to sustain you with strength and peace.

The promise of God is to wait patiently and He will deliver you.

God keeps His Word!