Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you— even from distant Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan, from the land of Mount Mizar.
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! (Psalms 42:5-6, 11 NLT)
Real questions today:
Why are you discouraged?
Why is your heart sad?
Why are you discouraged?
There are lots of reasons why we would answer these questions with feeling, emotions, unfortunate events, and many other things.
The answer is:
Put your hope in God!
It may really seem hopeless in this life. Put your hope in God. All things are possible with Him.
It may really seem like the world is collapsing around you. Put your hope in God. He is the Author and Finisher of your faith.
It may really seem like everyone hates you, and is out to get you. Put your hope in God. The only person who was willing to die for you! He gave up everything for you. He said He would never leave you or forsake you. He said no weapon formed against you will prosper. He wants to be in a real relationship with you. What other king has any desire to be in a real relationship with you? Jesus Christ the King of king and the Lord of lord is desperate for you!
I know I have know idea what is going on in your life. You may think the stuff in my life is worse, and I may think the stuff in your life is worse. Guess what? Comparing our “horrible” circumstances gets us nowhere. Trust in the Lord, and lean not on your own understanding, but acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight!
Put your hope in God!
Praise Him!
It changes everything!
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