Tuesday, December 21 If you become discouraged in the day of distress, your strength will be meager.—Prov. 24:10.

[Áine]

Tuesday, December 21

If you become discouraged in the day of distress, your strength will be meager.—Prov. 24:10.

 

At times we may feel discouraged. But we must not allow our problems to dominate our thinking. If we do, we might lose sight of the marvelous hope that Jehovah has given us. (Rev. 21:3, 4) Feelings of discouragement could then drain our strength and cause us to give up. Consider how a sister in the United States is maintaining her faith while caring for her seriously ill husband. She wrote: “Our situation has been stressful and discouraging at times, but our hope is strong. I am so very impressed with the information we have been getting to strengthen our faith and lift our spirits. We really need this counsel and encouragement. It keeps us going and helps us to endure.” We learn from this sister’s comments that we can overcome discouragement! How? View your trials as being a test from Satan. Recognize Jehovah as being the Source of comfort. And appreciate the spiritual food he provides. w19.11 16 ¶9-10

Edited December 21, 2021 by Anniebea

[wallyahoo]

The opposite to discouragement is encouragement Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.” (Prov. 12:25) This is true of all of us. We all need a word of encouragement from time to time. We have a responsibility to each other because of the connection we have with each other and Jehovah..We must be on the lookout and recognize when someone is in need of help,,that’s our privilege and responsibility and we don’t take it lightly 

[Sister Twister]

Lovely text , loved the point from the study material that we can't ignore our problems , it would be irresponsible of us to try to do so, we may feel discouraged but don't allow problems to dominate our thinking .

 

Winstone Churchill said of anxiety " I have had a lot of trouble in my life, most of which never actually happened".