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How To Overcome Despair

There is no doubt that our situation can overwhelm us.  It can cause our emotions to spiral to a place of anger, frustration, hopelessness, and despair.  We can feel ourselves sinking in the water instead of being on top with Jesus.

It is in these times that we don’t “feel” God is present or caring.  This is when our minds must take charge and preach the truth to ourselves.  Notice the Psalmist grounding himself back in truth:

1) I have trusted in your lovingkindness

2) My heart shall rejoice in your salvation

3) I will sing to the LORD because He has dealt bountiful with me.

Personal Reflection

Two things stand out for personal application and I may sound like a broken record.

1) Our eyes must be fixed on Christ if we are to enjoy the abundance of God.  Looking at ourselves and our situation always ends up producing a feeling of lacking something. On the contrary, Looking to Christ brings us to a place of abundance and gratitude.   Get connected with another believer who is serious about following Jesus and help eachother through practicing preaching truth to your hearts.

2) The best way to equip your mind to deal with these waves of despair is to fill it with truth.  There is a reason we are to meditate on His Word day and night.  In the same way a soldier sharpens his body for battle do we must also sharpen are minds to be on the ready.

It is truth that will carry us when our heart lies to us.  There are times when that truth is the only thing we have to cling to.

Again having a brother or sister in Christ to study with helps hold you accountable and leads to success in this process.

Prayer Focus

LORD, we confess that our eyes wander and focus on the waves instead of your faithful hand holding us.  You have warned us that out of the heart flows much deceit. Father we pray that truth would reign in every part of our lives and over our heart.  Teach us to preach your truth to our hearts, that our faith would grow and our lips would be filled with your praises for all eternity. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

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@brianfriedl

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