What Does The Bible Say About Discouragement

"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." "Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved." "In my distress, I called to the LORD, and he answered me." "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

What does the Bible say about the spirit of discouragement?

Discouragement is spiritual. When they're discouraged, God tells the people three times to take courage (2:4). Why? They had lost spirit. That's what discouragement is.

What is the root cause of discouragement?

This is one story of what causes discouragement, but there are so many other ways we become uninspired and our courage is taken, including: Fear, loss, lack of direction or purpose, chronic issues, lack of control, unhealthy relationships, loneliness, ingratitude, and an undefined identity.

Is it a sin to feel discouraged?

Discouragement comes in various forms—in response to something we hoped for, in response to our own or someone else's failure, in response to life's trials. While discouragement is not necessarily a sin, it can tempt us to blame God or distance ourselves from him.

How do you conquer discouragement?

22 suggestions for overcoming discouragement:

1. Ask someone you respect if they ever feel discouraged.
2. Accept people for who they are.
3. When you feel discouraged acknowledge it to yourself. ...
4. Anger frequently grows into discouragement. ...
5. Learn to do something new.
6. Hold your head up. ...
7. Encourage someone.

How do I stop discouragement?

10 Things to Do When You Are Feeling Discouraged

1. Manage your expectations.
2. Let go of perfectionism. ...
3. Stop comparing yourself to others. ...
4. Focus on the bigger picture. ...
5. Focus on your goals. ...
6. Don't dwell on your negative thoughts. ...
7. Spend your time around empowering people. ...
8. Let yourself rest.

Who in the Bible faced discouragement?

Biblical Example of Discouragement – Jonah He was angry at what he had passed through that he asked God to take his life. In case you're wondering what he passed through, he was swallowed up by a great fish and he fell into despair.

Is discouragement the same as depression?

Being discouraged is a state that sounds like depression, but the causes are so different. Typically, being discouraged starts with a tough situation that a person cannot find a way out of.

What to say to someone who is discouraged?

Let them know they aren't alone. What do you say to convey this? It doesn't mean to promise you'll never let them down or to share a riveting story about how you handled the same struggle successfully. Instead, show them you long to try to understand and enter their world right then and there by listening.

What are the consequences of discouragement?

Discouragement causes sensations of bitterness or potentially a deficiency of interest in exercises you once appreciated. It can prompt an assortment of profound and actual issues and may diminish your capacity to figure at work and reception.

What causes a person to be discouraged?

Discouragement generally occurs when our expectations (what we think should happen) don't align with reality (what actually happens). In many cases our expectations are unrealistic, and this often has to do with how long we think things should happen.

What are the types of discouragement?

There are at least four distinct causes for discouragement.

• Fatigue: We Can Become Worn Out (Neh: 4:10)
• Frustration: We Can Become Weighted Down (Neh. 4:10)
• Fear: We Can Be Wrought Up (Neh. 4:11)
• Failure: We Can Be Written Off (Neh. 4:11-12)

Who in the Bible struggled?

Here are a few examples of Bible characters to be inspired and comforted by in these challenging times.

• JOB. Perhaps no Bible character has suffered more than Job.
• DAVID. David is a Bible character who is no stranger to hard times. ...
• MOSES. Moses is another Bible character who suffered several instances of hard times. ...
• PETER.

Why am I so easily discouraged?

We feel discouraged easily often because our subconscious mind has been programmed to over-protect our ego. As a result, you are often half-discouraged in your deeper mind before you even get started.

Does the Bible say do not be discouraged?

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Is discouragement an emotion?

We know that feeling discouraged is a heavy emotion to carry around. It can feel like it weighs a ton sometimes! But we know that you are one tough cookie who is going to come out stronger than ever before. We hope that this article helped you feel a little less alone and a little more encouraged that you did before.

How did Joseph overcome discouragement?

Joseph's constant reliance on God kept him from becoming discouraged and also enabled him to act wisely. This wisdom was noticed, and Joseph eventually rose to become Pharaoh's chief officer.

Who suffered the longest in the Bible?

Methuselah
Children	Lamech, and other sons and daughters

What does God say about depression?

Psalm 40:1-3 In this, and other Scriptures for depression, we're reminded that God is always near to the brokenhearted. No matter how deep the pit of despair you're in, God can lift you out. Just as He did for David, God can set you back on a path towards hope and He will steady you whenever you start to stumble.

What does discouraged feel like?

It feels heavy, stuck, sad, even hopeless sometimes. When you feel discouraged, it colors so much of your world – you easily find more discouraging signs that things won't work out. (This is your brain's frustrating negativity bias at work, which makes you more sensitive to anything negative when you're feeling down.)