HOW TO OVERCOME DISCOURAGEMENT & Find Strength 💪 in God ✝️

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed, scared, or weighed down by challenges in life? With our  constant flow of negative news and uncertainty, it's easy to get caught up in the churn of  pessimism, anxiety, and even depression. But here's the truth: there is a way out  that is powerful, practical, and proven. Get ready to unlock the power  of faith in your own life! Let's start by imagining your absolute love for  something like a Broadway play, the Boston Red Sox, or the Green Bay Packers.

When your team  scores, you can't help but leap from your seat, thrust your arms in the air, and cheer out loud.  Likewise, at the end of a phenomenal performance, you rise with passion, offering  a resounding standing ovation. This enthusiastic expression is a natural  response to something you deeply cherish. Similarly, in the midst of deep  discouragement and struggles, the Psalms shows us the power of announcing,  even shouting out loud to God and to ourselves. Picture King David engaging in

a fierce  internal debate as he declares three times: "I will put my hope in God!" He doesn't merely  whisper these words quietly to himself; HE BOLDLY DECLARES HIS UNWAVERING TRUST IN GOD, AS IF  ENGAGING IN A HEARTFELT CONVERSATION WITH HIMSELF! Just listen to the emotion of distress in the  opening words of Psalm 42: “As a deer pants for streams of water so I long for you, O God.”  Then feel the overwhelming anguish in the opening words of Psalm 43: “O God, take up my cause!  Rescue me…” Can

you feel the deep emotions? When we say out loud, "I will  put my hope in God!" it becomes a proclamation and declaration of our  allegiance. We anchor our hope in God, and establish Him as our fortress and stronghold.  We speak out loud and remind ourselves that God reigns as the sovereign force in our  lives yesterday, today, and forever. Take a moment to reflect on this truth: God is  still in charge. He holds the ultimate authority, and nothing enters His stronghold without  His permission

and purpose. Who is in charge? God is. In a world filled with uncertainty  and chaos, it's essential to reaffirm that our hope rests solely in God. He alone is our  safe haven, our refuge in the storms of life. When we choose to audibly proclaim our  allegiance to God, something extraordinary happens. Our perspective shifts. We begin  to look beyond our immediate circumstances, knowing that the eternal God, the One who holds  all things in His hands, is truly in control. We become attuned to the

rhythm of his plan, trusting  that he is leading us and we are on his team. So today, let us spread the word and say it  out loud right now. “I WILL PUT MY HOPE IN GOD.” Then let your hands proclaim the  same thing - out loud as you comment, “I will put my hope in God.” Like drinking  water throughout the day, this proclamation can refresh us every time we say it, as you let  this truth become a cornerstone of your life. If you want to break free from the chains of guilt  and shame, or want to

take your relationship with God to the next level, click on our  recommended videos. Then check out our free MP3 or PDF of our book “Why Wait To Be  Happy” where you’ll discover God’s solutions for defeating so many of Satan’s lies. Go to  WhyWaitToBeHappy.org and we’ll see you there!