"Discouragement is a loss of perspective." I agree, Donna. And I think it is also a spirit, and that refusing the ministry of discouragement and despair and calling for the Holy Spirit to minister to us changes the dynamics. "We wrestle not...but against..." is a reminder that not everything is from our soul, but from other influences that affect our soul.
"Discouragement not only clouds our view of the situation, but it also robs us of the very tools to defeat it." It is amazing how discouragement can paralyze us, keeping us from the very thing we need - God's Word - to move passed this feeling. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and thoughts, Donna. Praying the Lord continues to encourage your heart!
Discouragement bends us over with the weight of the enemy's lies while His Word helps us stand aright with our face looking upward from where our help comes. Even our posture reflects whether we are listening to lies or truth. May the Lord continue to encourage your heart, dear friend.
"Discouragement is a loss of perspective." I agree, Donna. And I think it is also a spirit, and that refusing the ministry of discouragement and despair and calling for the Holy Spirit to minister to us changes the dynamics. "We wrestle not...but against..." is a reminder that not everything is from our soul, but from other influences that affect our soul.
Amen, Lisa, so well said, and a poignant reminder we are not alone and desperately need to cling to the Lord when discouragement comes calling.
"Discouragement not only clouds our view of the situation, but it also robs us of the very tools to defeat it." It is amazing how discouragement can paralyze us, keeping us from the very thing we need - God's Word - to move passed this feeling. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and thoughts, Donna. Praying the Lord continues to encourage your heart!
Thank you, sweet friend for stopping by! Discouragement meets us all at one time or another, and I'm so glad God is close by our sides when it does!
Thank you for leading us on the trail of encouragement with the "breadcrumbs" of Psalm 27, and away from discouragement!
Hallulujah, Lynn, we need the strength of God's Word and reminders of his presence in the midst of discouragement!
Discouragement bends us over with the weight of the enemy's lies while His Word helps us stand aright with our face looking upward from where our help comes. Even our posture reflects whether we are listening to lies or truth. May the Lord continue to encourage your heart, dear friend.
Wonderful thoughts, Lisa! So true, our heart posture is reflected in our physical posture. Changing one will affect the other!
Thankyou, I have been struggling in a season of discouragement.
This helps me to know my Lord will help me and strengthen my trust in him.
Thomas, thank you for reading! I praise God His words here today have encouraged you, reminding you of His great love and presence with you always!
Beautiful Donna. Thank you for sharing and your wonderful steps with Psalm 27 that we can take. So grateful for God and His Word.
Thank you, Deborah for reading! I praise God for His kind presence with us, and guidance through discouragement!!