What do when you feel discouragement, trouble, or hopelessness?
Who’s there for you when you are going through the muck?
Do you need encouragement, but it’s not coming?
In the Last episode, we talked about how we can encourage others. Today we’re talking about one more person that needs encouragement…You.
Today is for you if:
In the Psalms, David showed us how to encourage ourselves.
Read Psalm 103:1-5 NASB
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name…
Notice “O my soul.” David is talking to himself. “Hey soul, pay attention to this”!
David is reminding himself of how good God is.
We lose heart when we feel like drowning in painful circumstances or treading water in the daily grind.
We need to encourage ourselves daily that:
Here are some ways we can encourage ourselves:
1. Remind
When you’re in those moments of discouragement, remind yourself of something God has done for you in the past. Here are some Scriptures to remind you how good God is to us.
2. Journal
When you experience something wonderful, no matter how small, please write it down then you can go back to it again and again.
3. Music
Music fills our souls and lifts our spirits.
Most of the Psalms came straight from David, creating music to lift his soul.
Find your favorites and put them in playlists for easy access.
4. Read
Read the Psalms or the gospels in your Bible. Engaging with the life of Jesus encourages you.
Philippians is full of more scriptures on joy, and Paul was in prison when he wrote it.
You can also read a book to encourage yourself.
Try The 4:8 Principle by Tommy Newberry. It’s all about our thought life; by choosing our thoughts, we can experience a state of joy beyond our circumstances.
And, hey, you don’t have to be down to encourage yourself. You can use encouragement to enjoy your life that much more.
Take Action:
What is one way you’re going to encourage yourself this week?
Or, what is another way you like to encourage yourself that you can share with us?
Let me give you one way if you need an idea to encourage yourself. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Journaling is a way to heal and gain clarity, peace and joy, all while connecting you more deeply with God.
Want to learn more? Jackie Trottman has two new Journal classes coming up in mid-September 2022.
Jackie has a Wednesday lunch and learns and a Saturday morning class options.
https://www.jackietrottmann.com/journal-class/
Thanks a bunch for listening!
Until Next Time, Live Fearlessly Free.
