Often, discouragement finds its way to our doorstep. Your location doesn’t exempt you. You can be at home, work, or anywhere else when things don’t go your way. Some occasional depression is normal. Why? Because you’re human, and those around you are, too. Even your own body doesn’t always cooperate, let alone your mind.
John the Baptist, one of the great Saints in the Bible, had doubts. He even sent messengers to Jesus, asking, “Are you the one we should be looking for? Or are we supposed to wait for someone else?” (Luke 7:20 CEV). The Lord even said, “No one ever born on this earth is greater than John” (Luke 7:28 CEV). If John had an occasional bad day, what makes us think we are immune?
Your past may be worry-free, you could be struggling in your present, and even hesitant about your future. The only part that counts is now. Do the obstacles around you seem impossible? Maybe in your eyes, but what about God’s eyes? Jesus says, “All things are possible with God?” (Matthew 19:26). Trusting God for solutions is faith in action. We believe that for others, but what about you? You may say, “But nothing like that happens to me.” Why? Because of our unbelief.
The widow of Zarephath thought she was down to her last meal—then starvation, but God sent Elijah 70 miles just for her (1 Kings 17:1-16).
God always has a way through discouragement. Somehow, time and people help us get through the valley called downheartedness. The sun will come out tomorrow. Enjoy the sunshine, encourage those around you with a smile, and then enjoy a bowl of ice cream.
