"And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God(1 Samuel 30:6 KJV)
So David and some of his men had gone for battle. Upon returning they discovered that some other enemy attacked their village while they were gone. They took all their belongings, wives and children. It was a big issue, they didn't know what to do. As the leader, David was distressed and to make matters worse they were blaming Him. But I loved What David did. He encourages himself in the Lord.
As we also journey through life, We all have those days or moments when we are down, sad, with zero enthusiasm and sceptical about the future. For some this feeling sets in after a failure, an achievement, after comparing yourself to another or even after a huge success.
One of the many weapons of the devil against believers is discouragement.
How then do we handle discouragement?
✨ Know it's a tactic of the devil
✨ Identify situations/ thoughts that make you feel discouraged
✨ Also know that God wants you to rejoice always so be intentional with your joy.
Here are some Facts about Joy :
☺️Joy is a practice and behaviour. It's deliberate and intentional. It's a profound, scriptural and inner feeling.
😀Joy is a gift from God, it's a fruit of the Holy Spirit. you fetch from the walls of salvation
😌The joy that comes from God is not dependent on situations. This joy gives you the strength to face life's difficulties
💃This joy is in Jesus!!
✨Stay close to God by praying and reading the word.
✨ Don't focus on the impossibilities or problems around you, keep your gaze on Jesus
✨ Listen to and watch edifying content
✨ Dance, sing, watch something funny
✨Talk to someone close, someone who's a godly friend
✨ Recount past victories and testimonies. God is always faithful and good
✨ Practice gratitude and count your blessings
✨ Encourage yourself in the lord ( 1 Samuel 30:1-6)